Nicholas and Noah both did so great this school year. They both know all 26 upper and lowercase letters, the sounds all 26 letters make, and can rote count to 30 (the max they test pre-k kids to). Pre-K kids are scored 1 to 4. Mostly they scored 2s and 3s.

In self-awareness, which includes things like waiting their turn, self-regulating, and showing initiative. Nicholas got a pretty even mix of 2s and 3s. Noah got mostly 3s in that section.

In self-management, which includes things like remaining focused in group activities for 20 minutes and free/center play activities for 25 minutes, showing flexibility to changes in routine, and following 2- and 3-step instructions, Nicholas got all 2s and one 3 (in staying engaged in free play activities) and Noah got a mix of 2s and 3s.

In social awareness, which includes things like using imagination and identifying similarities and differences in families, Nicholas got all 3s and a 2 and Noah got all 3s.

In relationship skills, which includes things like interacting positively with peers and adults and initiating social interactions with peers, they both got a pretty even mix of 2s and 3s.

In responsible decision-making, which includes taking care of materials appropriately and showing curiosity and trying new approaches, Nicholas got all 2s and a 3 and Noah got all 3s.

In emergent literacy, which includes all sorts of pre-reading skills, Nicholas got all 2s and Noah got a mix of 2s and 3s. Nicholas’ stage of writing is letter-like forms or mock letters and Noah’s stage of writing is wavy scribbles or mock letters.

In emergent math, which includes all sorts of pre-math skills, Nicholas got almost all 3s and a couple 2s and Noah got all 3s.

In additional standards, which includes things like using sensory language to describe objects and observing and exploring the natural processes in the environment, Nicholas got all 3s and Noah got mostly 3s and a 2.

With the first quarter completed Nicholas and Noah brought home their first report cards. Pre-K kids get grades of 1-4. 1 means they do not demonstrate understanding, 2 means they require teacher support to demonstrate the skill, 3 means they occasionally demonstrate the skill independently, and 4 means they have mastered the skill independently.

Nicholas got all 2’s in self-awareness (this is stuff like waiting turns, using feeling words, and self-regulating). He got all 2’s in self-management as well (this is stuff like remaining focused for 5 minutes, showing flexibility, having good habits of personal safety, and utilizing the visual schedule). He got a 2 in social awareness (using imagination to act out pretend play). He got 2’s in relationship skills (awareness of where his body is in space and respecting personal space and interacting positively with peers and adults). He also got 2’s in responsible decision making (taking care of materials appropriately and following classroom and school rules). He recognizes 12 uppercase and 13 lowercase letters. He got a 2 for intentionally using marks to represent language and verbally sharing the meaning. He is in stage 2 of writing (scribbling). He can rote count to 10.

Noah got all 2’s and a 3 (demonstrates coordination and balance in isolation) in self-awareness. He got all 2’s and a 3 (transitions throughout the day without becoming upset) in self-management. He got a 2 in social awareness. He got a 2 (aware of his body in space) and a 3 (interacts positively with peers and adults) in relationship skills. He got a 2 (following rules) and a 3 (uses materials appropriately) in responsible decision making. He recognizes 20 uppercase and 15 lowercase letters. He got a 2 in intentionally using marks to represent language. He is also in stage 2 of writing. He can rote count to 3.