Kindergarten Competencies:

1. Explain the importance of using listening skills at all times

2. Follow classroom rules and be able to explain what those rules mean

3. Follow spoken directions given in school

4. Cultivate school success by taking responsibility for actions (self-control)

5. Learn about various careers and occupations

6. Express feelings appropriately and recognize the connections between thoughts, feelings and actions

7. Develop positive attitudes towards self as a unique and worthy person

8. Identify and respect similarities and differences of others

9. Explore the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touches

10. Identify strategies for stopping inappropriate touches