Reading & language
Connect sounds with letters and discuss meaning in books.
← Parent Learning Portal
Typically ages 5–6
Kindergarten family curriculum
Connect early skills through reading, hands-on math, investigation, and creative projects.
What we’re helping your child practice
This home-learning curriculum offers practice across connected areas of development. It supports family involvement alongside your child’s classroom learning. Ask your teacher which experiences fit your child’s current interests and goals.
Math reasoning
Represent numbers, patterns, and simple joining or separating stories.
Science & inquiry
Ask testable questions and record what happens.
Writing & expression
Draw, dictate, or write to explain an idea.
Learning habits
Use routines, collaboration, and reflection to build independence.
A full year of learning together
Nine four-week units give you a complete 36-week sequence. Each week has a focused experience to revisit in short, playful sessions. Open a unit to see the goal, materials, and activities.
An adult should supervise activities and choose materials appropriate to the child’s age and abilities. Keep small objects out of reach of young children. Offer seated, visual, spoken, signed, or hands-on participation as needed. Stop or take a break when your child signals they are finished.
Weeks 1–4My learning toolkit
Learning goal: Build routines and confidence.
Gather: Paper, pencils, and a favorite book.
Week 1
Choose a comfortable reading place.
Week 2
Make a visual plan for learning and play.
Week 3
Draw or write about something you do well.
Week 4
Set one small learning goal with an adult.
Notice and share: What did your child choose, try, say, show, or ask? What support helped? Share one example with their teacher and ask what to practice next.
Weeks 5–8Letters into stories
Learning goal: Connect sounds, print, and meaning.
Gather: Alphabet cards and an appropriate reading-level book.
Week 5
Find letters in your name and say familiar sounds.
Week 6
Blend a simple word orally with adult help.
Week 7
Read together and discuss a character’s choices.
Week 8
Draw and label a new ending to the story.
Notice and share: What did your child choose, try, say, show, or ask? What support helped? Share one example with their teacher and ask what to practice next.
Weeks 9–12Numbers we can show
Learning goal: Represent quantities and simple operations.
Gather: Paper, crayons, and large counters.
Week 9
Show a small number in two different ways.
Week 10
Compare two groups and explain which has more.
Week 11
Tell an adding story with counters.
Week 12
Tell a taking-away story and draw what remains.
Notice and share: What did your child choose, try, say, show, or ask? What support helped? Share one example with their teacher and ask what to practice next.
Weeks 13–16Shapes and measurement
Learning goal: Describe space and compare measurements.
Gather: Paper shapes, blocks, and a notebook.
Week 13
Sort shapes by sides and corners.
Week 14
Make and continue a repeating pattern.
Week 15
Measure an object with same-size blocks.
Week 16
Draw a simple map showing where objects belong.
Notice and share: What did your child choose, try, say, show, or ask? What support helped? Share one example with their teacher and ask what to practice next.
Weeks 17–20Weather watchers
Learning goal: Observe patterns and record evidence.
Gather: Paper, crayons, and a window view.
Week 17
Draw today’s weather.
Week 18
Record weather symbols across several days.
Week 19
Compare a prediction with what happened.
Week 20
Explain what clothing fits one weather condition.
Notice and share: What did your child choose, try, say, show, or ask? What support helped? Share one example with their teacher and ask what to practice next.
Weeks 21–24Read, write, explain
Learning goal: Communicate ideas through connected work.
Gather: A picture book, paper, and pencils.
Week 21
Ask a question about a book.
Week 22
Draw and label important story events.
Week 23
Dictate or write a short opinion with a reason.
Week 24
Share and revise one detail to make meaning clearer.
Notice and share: What did your child choose, try, say, show, or ask? What support helped? Share one example with their teacher and ask what to practice next.
Weeks 25–28Design and test
Learning goal: Solve a practical building challenge.
Gather: Paper, cardboard, and blocks.
Week 25
Plan a bridge for a small toy.
Week 26
Build and test it with adult supervision.
Week 27
Change one feature and test again.
Week 28
Explain which design worked better and why.
Notice and share: What did your child choose, try, say, show, or ask? What support helped? Share one example with their teacher and ask what to practice next.
Weeks 29–32Community and kindness
Learning goal: Connect responsibility with everyday decisions.
Gather: Paper and drawing materials.
Week 29
Map a helpful routine at home.
Week 30
Compare needs and wants using drawings.
Week 31
Practice solving a disagreement respectfully.
Week 32
Complete a small act of kindness and reflect on it.
Notice and share: What did your child choose, try, say, show, or ask? What support helped? Share one example with their teacher and ask what to practice next.
Weeks 33–36My learning showcase
Learning goal: Combine skills in a personal project.
Gather: Chosen safe project materials.
Week 33
Choose a question you want to explore.
Week 34
Read or investigate with an adult.
Week 35
Create a drawing, model, or short written explanation.
Week 36
Share what you learned and name your next question.
Notice and share: What did your child choose, try, say, show, or ask? What support helped? Share one example with their teacher and ask what to practice next.
A simple rhythm for each week
- Explore: Introduce the activity and let your child look, listen, or try.
- Practice: Return to it on another day with the same familiar materials.
- Connect: Notice the same idea in a story, walk, conversation, or daily routine.
- Share: Invite your child to show what they enjoyed, using their preferred way to communicate.
Simplify by offering one step, two choices, or a picture cue. Add a challenge by asking your child to explain, predict, or choose what to try next. Use your family’s home language throughout.