Fluently knows facts to +/-10 (such as 9-7, 2+8, 10-2, 3+6, etc). Can count to 120 orally and in writing by 1's (forwards and backwards), 2's, 5's, and 10's. Solves story problems using words, numbers and pictures (John has 12 apples; he gives 7 to his sister. How many does he have left?)

The ABC's Of Reading To
 And With Your Child
 (From The MAILBOX Bookbag • Dec/Jan 1998-99) A sk questions while reading together. "What do you think will happen next?" B uy books as gifts for birthdays, Christmas, Hanukkah, or other holidays. C hat about what is happening in the book and how it relates to everyday life. D rop everything and read. Set aside 20 minutes a day during which the whole family reads. E xamine book illustrations in detail. Select books that have large, bright pictures. F ind books that interest your child. Make suggestions, but don't turn reading into work. G ive hints when your child gets stuck on a word. H ave fun. Smile and enjoy the story. Read with a slow, relaxed voice and be expressive. I nvite your child to the bookstore. Take time to lounge in the chairs and browse the books. J oin in your child's reading successes. Celebrate every small step with sincere praise. K ids love to receive mail. Get your child a magazine subscription in an area that interests him or her. Learn to read with, and not just to, your child daily. Read aloud, share ideas, and answer questions. M odel reading. Share with your child, whether you're reading for information or for entertainment. N ever force your child to read. If you're both too tired or discouraged to read, take a break. O ffer your child a variety of reading materials, such as books, magazines, cereal boxes, comics, and newspapers. P redict story elements, draw conclusions, and retell the story with your child. Q uiz your child at the end of a story. Informally, of course! R e-read books to familiarize your child with words and to build self-confidence. S ing songs, recite poetry, and do fingerplays to help develop language and listening skills. T ry to help your child understand that it's okay to make mistakes. U nderstand that reading is developmental and that it takes time and practice to become fluent. V isit your local library on a regular basis. Sign your child up for his or her own library card. W elcome wordless picture books into your collections. They generate conversation and allow the nonreader to create his or her own stories. " X hibit" patience when your child is selecting books. Your support is empowering. Y ou are the most important person in helping your child develop a lifelong love of reading. Z ealous readers are the result of supportive and nurturing role models.

Can write complete sentences beginning with a capital and ending with a period. Able to write 3-5 sentences about a single topic.

Uses correct letter and number formation. Checks for reversals and fixes as needed.