...And I have internet again, I thought I would go over what Bram has learned so far again using the
World Book Curriculum Guide. The ones in green are new skills!
Size
* Understands big and little.
* Understands long and short.
* Matches shapes or objects based on size.
Colors and Shapes
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Recognizes and names primary colors.*
Recognizes circles.* Recognizes rectangles.
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Matches shapes or objects based on shape.* Copies shapes.
Numbers
* Counts orally through 10.
* Counts objects in one-to-one correspondence.
* Understands empty and full.
* Understands more and less.
Reading Readiness
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Remembers objects from a given picture.*
Knows what a letter is.*
Has been read to frequently.*
Has been read to daily.*
Looks at books and magazines.*
Recognizes some nursery rhymes.*
Identifies parts of the body.*
Identifies objects that have a functional use.*
Knows common farm and zoo animals.* Pronounces own first name.
* Pronounces own last name.
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Expresses self verbally.* Identifies other children by name
* Tells the meaning of simple words.
* Repeats a sentence of 6-8 words.
* Completes incomplete sentence with proper word.
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Has own books.*
Understands that print carries a message.*
Pretends to read.* Uses left-to-right progression.
* Answers questions about a short story.
* Tells the meaning of words heard in story.
* Looks at pictures and tells a story.
* Identifies own first name in manuscript.
* Prints own first name.
Position and Direction
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Understands up and down.* Understands in and out.
* Understands front and back.
* Understands over (on) and under.
* Understands top, bottom, middle.
* Understands beside and next to.
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Understands hot and cold.* Understands fast and slow.
Time
* Understands day and night.
* Knows age and birthday.
Listening and Sequencing
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Follows simple directions.*
Listens to a short story.* Listens carefully.
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Recognizes common sounds.*
Repeats a sequence of sounds.* Repeats a sequence of orally given numbers.
* Retells simple stories in sequence.
Motor Skills
* Is able to run.
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Is able to walk a straight line. -
Using a walker. ;)* Is able to jump.
* Is able to hop.
* Is able to alternate feet walking down stairs.
* Is able to march.
* Is able to stand on one foot for 5-10 seconds.
* Is able to walk backwards for five feet.
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Is able to throw a ball.* Pastes objects.
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Claps hands.*
Matches simple objects.*
Touches fingers.* Able to button a garment.
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Builds with blocks.*
Completes simple puzzles
(5 pieces or less). -
Heh. He can do a 24 piece puzzle! :)* Draws and colors beyond a simple scribble.
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Able to zip a zipper.* Controls pencil and crayon well.
* Cuts simple shapes.
* Handles scissors well.
* Able to copy simple shapes.
Social-Emotional Development
* Can be away from parents or primary care givers for 2-3 hours
without being upset. -
Doesn't happen here. ;)* Takes care of toilet needs independently.
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Feels good about self.* Is not afraid to go to school. -
Not applicable!*
Cares for own belongings.* Knows full name.
* Dresses self.
* Knows how to use handkerchief
or tissue.
* Knows own sex.
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Brushes teeth.* Crosses residential street safely.
* Asks to go to school. -
Also n/a.* Knows parents' names.
* Knows home address.
* Knows home phone number.
* Enters into casual conversation.
* Carries a plate of food.
* Maintains self-control.
* Gets along well with other children.
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Plays with other children.* Recognizes authority.
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Shares with others.*
Talks easily. -
Assuming this means ease of speaking to others rather than how well he speaks.
* Likes teachers. -
Again, n/a, but he generally likes his therapists.*
Meets visitors without shyness.*
Puts away toys.*
Able to stay on task.*
Able to work independently.* Helps family with chores.
I added a bit of olive oil, herbs, and a tiny bit of salt. I let it simmer all damn afternoon, hoping that would bring out the flavor of the herbs more, but it was still WAY too tangy and...tomato-ish. >.< 
Guess who's getting pizza for lunch for the next week?
