12-Month Learning Roadmap for Ages 5-6 (Kindergarten)
Month-by-month milestones in English, Maths, Science & more — so you never have to guess what to teach next.
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CVC Words with Short A & Counting to 10
English
- Read and write CVC words with short "a" (-at, -an, -ap families): cat, man, tap, and at least 10 more
- Identify beginning, middle, and ending sounds in spoken CVC words
- Write all 26 lowercase letters from memory with correct formation and line placement
- Listen to a short story and answer 3 "who" and "what" comprehension questions
Maths
- Count objects from 1 to 10 with one-to-one correspondence
- Recognise and write numerals 1-10 independently
- Compare two groups of objects using "more than" and "fewer than"
- Identify and name four 2D shapes: circle, square, triangle, rectangle
Science
- Name the five senses and match each to its body organ (eyes-sight, ears-hearing, etc.)
- Label basic external body parts on a diagram: head, arms, legs, chest, stomach
- Sort materials into hard and soft categories with at least 5 examples each
Extracurricular
- Fold a simple paper airplane and a paper hat using step-by-step instructions
- Draw a self-portrait including at least 8 body details (hair, eyes, ears, fingers, etc.)
- Play a number-matching dice game and correctly identify values on a standard die
Download our Short A CVC Word Family worksheets and get your child reading their first words this week.
Short E Words & Addition Within 5
English
- Read and write CVC words with short "e" (-et, -en, -ed families): pet, hen, red, and at least 10 more
- Blend three sounds together to read unfamiliar CVC words without picture cues
- Copy a simple 4-5 word sentence with correct spacing between words
- Retell a familiar story in sequence using "first," "then," and "last"
Maths
- Count forward from 1 to 20 and identify each numeral
- Solve addition problems within 5 using objects or fingers (e.g., 2 + 3 = 5)
- Write number sentences for addition within 5 using the + and = symbols
- Compare numbers 1-10 using "greater than" and "less than"
Science
- Identify the major organs: heart (pumps blood), lungs (breathing), brain (thinking)
- Describe why bones and muscles are important for movement
- Sort objects by texture: rough vs. smooth, with at least 4 examples each
Extracurricular
- Create a paper-chain pattern using two alternating colours
- Draw a scene with a ground line, sky, and at least 3 objects placed in context
- Play a simple board game following rules, taking turns, and counting spaces
Grab our Addition Within 5 practice pack — hands-on activities that make early maths click.
Mixed Short A & E Review, Numbers to 30 & Body Systems
English
- Read a mixed list of 20 short "a" and short "e" CVC words with 90% accuracy
- Spell 10 CVC words from dictation without visual support
- Recognise and read 10 Dolch Pre-Primer sight words: a, I, the, to, and, is, it, in, my, we
- Write a simple sentence using one sight word and one CVC word (e.g., "I see the cat.")
Maths
- Count from 1 to 30 by ones, both orally and pointing to a number chart
- Write numerals 11-20 with correct formation
- Solve addition problems within 10 using a number line or ten frame
- Order a set of 5 numbers from smallest to largest (within 1-30)
Science
- Explain the basic path of food: mouth, stomach, intestines, waste
- Describe how the heart beats faster during exercise and explain why
- Name 3 ways to keep the body healthy: nutritious food, exercise, sleep
Extracurricular
- Complete an origami cup or boat by following 5-step folding instructions
- Play a sight-word bingo game identifying at least 8 words on the board
- Draw and label a picture about a personal experience using at least 3 labels
Use our Sight Words Flashcard Set to build fluency — children master 10 words in just two weeks.
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Get the Complete 12-Month Curriculum →Short I Words, Subtraction Within 5 & Plant Life Cycles
English
- Read and write CVC words with short "i" (-it, -in, -ig, -ip families): sit, pin, dig, tip, and at least 10 more
- Distinguish between short "a," short "e," and short "i" sounds in spoken words
- Read 10 additional Dolch Pre-Primer sight words: you, see, can, not, one, two, up, go, me, big
- Listen to a story and predict what might happen next, giving a reason
Maths
- Solve subtraction problems within 5 using objects or drawings (e.g., 5 - 2 = 3)
- Write subtraction number sentences using the - and = symbols
- Count backward from 10 to 0 fluently
- Identify and describe 3D shapes: cube, sphere, cylinder, and cone
Science
- Label the parts of a plant: roots, stem, leaves, flower, and describe each part's role
- Sequence the life cycle of a plant: seed, sprout, seedling, adult plant
- Plant a seed and observe growth over two weeks, recording changes with drawings
Extracurricular
- Participate in a relay race or tag game, following rules and demonstrating sportsmanship
- Clap along to a rhythm pattern and repeat a 4-beat sequence accurately
- Draw a plant life cycle diagram with labels and colour
Our Plant Life Cycle activity pack brings science to life — plant, observe, and record like a real scientist.
Short O Words, Digraphs Begin & Numbers to 50
English
- Read and write CVC words with short "o" (-ot, -op, -og, -ob families): hot, top, dog, job, and at least 10 more
- Introduce consonant digraph "sh" and read words: ship, shop, shell, fish, wish
- Read 10 Dolch Primer sight words: he, she, was, for, are, they, have, with, this, that
- Narrate a short personal experience in 3-4 complete sentences to a listener
Maths
- Count from 1 to 50 and recognise numerals to 50 on a hundreds chart
- Solve subtraction problems within 10 using a number line
- Skip count by 2s from 2 to 20
- Measure and compare lengths of 3 objects using "longer," "shorter," and "same length"
Science
- Explain what plants need to grow: sunlight, water, air, and soil
- Compare two plants grown in different conditions (light vs. dark) and describe observations
- Name 3 foods that come from plants and 3 foods that come from animals
Extracurricular
- Work in a team of 3-4 to complete a building challenge using blocks or recycled materials
- Learn and perform a simple action song with coordinated movements
- Play a measurement scavenger hunt, finding objects longer or shorter than a ruler
Download our Consonant Digraphs introduction pack — "sh" words are the gateway to confident reading.
Short U Words, More Digraphs & Subtraction Mastery
English
- Read and write CVC words with short "u" (-ug, -un, -ut, -up, -ub families): bug, sun, cut, cup, tub, and at least 10 more
- Introduce consonant digraphs "ch" and "th" and read words: chop, chin, thin, them, that
- Read a set of 20 mixed CVC words across all five short vowels with 85%+ accuracy
- Write 2-3 simple sentences about a picture using capitals and full stops
Maths
- Solve mixed addition and subtraction within 10 without manipulatives
- Write the number that comes before and after any number within 1-50
- Skip count by 5s from 5 to 50
- Compare weights of objects using "heavier" and "lighter" with a simple balance
Science
- Describe the four seasons and name a key feature of each (e.g., summer is hot, winter is cold)
- Explain the difference between day and night and connect it to the Earth's rotation
- Record the daily weather for one week using symbols: sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy
Extracurricular
- Kick, throw, and catch a ball with reasonable accuracy during a team game
- Create a weather chart using drawings and symbols for a one-week observation
- Draw and write about a favourite season using at least 2 descriptive sentences
Our CVC Mastery Assessment helps you see exactly which short vowels need more practice before moving on.
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Get the Complete 12-Month Curriculum →Sight Word Fluency, Blends Begin & Numbers to 70
English
- Read 20 additional Dolch Pre-Primer and Primer sight words fluently: said, come, look, make, play, run, like, did, will, good, here, just, know, little, new, out, say, want, too, pretty
- Introduce beginning blends "bl," "cl," "fl" and read words: black, clap, flag, blue, clip, flat
- Read a 3-sentence decodable passage with CVC words and sight words
- Introduce consonant digraphs "wh" and "ck" and read words: when, which, white, back, duck, kick
Maths
- Count from 1 to 70 and write numerals up to 70
- Understand place value for teen numbers: 14 = 1 ten and 4 ones
- Skip count by 10s from 10 to 100
- Tell time to the hour on an analogue clock (e.g., "It is 3 o'clock")
Science
- Describe a forest habitat and name 3 animals that live there (e.g., deer, owl, bear)
- Describe an ocean habitat and name 3 animals that live there (e.g., fish, octopus, whale)
- Explain what a habitat provides: food, water, shelter, and space
Extracurricular
- Complete an indoor scavenger hunt with 10 clue cards involving reading simple words
- Listen to two contrasting music pieces and describe how each one sounds (fast/slow, loud/soft)
- Play a sight-word memory matching game with at least 12 pairs
Our Blend Words Starter Kit makes consonant clusters fun — flashcards, games, and practice pages in one pack.
More Blends, Passage Reading & Place Value
English
- Introduce beginning blends "br," "cr," "dr," "gr," "tr" and read words: bring, crab, drum, green, tree
- Read a 5-sentence passage independently and answer 2 comprehension questions correctly
- Read 15 more Dolch Primer sight words: ate, black, brown, came, eat, four, into, must, no, now, our, ran, ride, well, went
- Write a 3-word to 5-word sentence from dictation with correct spelling of CVC words
Maths
- Represent numbers 11-50 using tens and ones with base-ten blocks or drawings
- Count from 1 to 80 and fill in missing numbers on a partial hundreds chart
- Solve addition within 10 mentally (without fingers or objects) for at least 10 problems
- Tell time to the half hour on an analogue clock (e.g., "It is half past 5")
Science
- Describe a desert habitat and explain how animals survive with little water (e.g., camel stores fat)
- Describe an arctic habitat and explain how animals stay warm (e.g., polar bear has thick fur)
- Compare two habitats and list one similarity and two differences
Extracurricular
- Complete an outdoor nature scavenger hunt identifying 8 items (leaf, rock, feather, insect, etc.)
- Create a rhythm pattern using body percussion (clap, stomp, snap) and teach it to a partner
- Draw an animal in its habitat with a detailed background including at least 5 elements
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All Digraphs & Blends Review, Numbers to 100 & Landforms
English
- Read words with all five digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh, ck) and six blend pairs (bl, cl, fl, br, cr, dr, gr, tr) with 85%+ accuracy
- Read all 40 Dolch Pre-Primer sight words and at least 30 Dolch Primer sight words fluently
- Read a 6-8 sentence passage and retell the main idea and two details
- Write 2 related sentences about a topic using at least one sight word per sentence
Maths
- Count from 1 to 100 by ones and recognise all numerals on a hundreds chart
- Identify tens and ones in any two-digit number (e.g., 47 = 4 tens and 7 ones)
- Solve a simple word problem for addition within 10 (e.g., "Sam has 4 apples. He gets 3 more. How many?")
- Identify and draw basic 2D shapes: circle, square, triangle, rectangle, oval, diamond
Science
- Identify four landforms from pictures: mountain, valley, plain, and island
- Describe one feature of each landform (e.g., "A mountain is very tall land")
- Explain how a river flows from mountains to the sea using a simple diagram
Extracurricular
- Complete a landform scavenger hunt matching pictures to vocabulary cards
- Build a 3D landform model using clay or papier-mache (mountain, island, or valley)
- Play a dice-based maths board game involving addition and subtraction within 10
Our Digraphs and Blends Review pack has everything you need — assessment sheets, games, and practice pages.
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Get the Complete 12-Month Curriculum →Passage Reading, Sentence Writing & Word Problems
English
- Read a short passage of 8-10 sentences independently and answer 3 comprehension questions
- Write 3 complete sentences about a given topic, each starting with a capital and ending with a full stop
- Use question words (who, what, where, when, why) to form simple questions orally
- Spell 20 high-frequency CVC and sight words from dictation with 80%+ accuracy
Maths
- Solve 3 addition word problems within 10 by identifying the operation and writing the number sentence
- Solve 3 subtraction word problems within 10 by identifying the operation and writing the number sentence
- Compare two-digit numbers using >, <, and = symbols (e.g., 34 > 28)
- Understand halves: divide a shape or group of objects into two equal parts
Science
- Describe the three stages of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation
- Explain where rain comes from using the water cycle concept
- Record weather observations for 5 days and identify the most common weather type
Extracurricular
- Draw and write a 3-sentence story about a favourite animal using a "draw and write" prompt
- Create a water cycle poster with labels and arrows showing the cycle
- Play a team relay game involving reading sight words on cards to advance
Download our Word Problems Starter Pack — real-world maths scenarios your child can solve with confidence.
Reading Fluency, Simple Machines & Measurement
English
- Read a Level 1 decodable reader (approximately 50-80 words) with expression and less than 5 errors
- Identify the characters, setting, and main event in a short story
- Write 4 sentences about a personal experience using a logical sequence (beginning, middle, end)
- Read all 52 Dolch Primer sight words with automaticity (under 3 seconds per word)
Maths
- Skip count by 2s to 30, by 5s to 50, and by 10s to 100 without a chart
- Measure the length of 3 objects using non-standard units (paper clips, cubes) and record results
- Solve mixed addition and subtraction word problems within 10 (at least 5 problems)
- Identify the value of groups of pennies, nickels, and dimes up to 25 cents
Science
- Identify 3 simple machines from everyday life: ramp (inclined plane), lever (seesaw), wheel
- Explain how a ramp makes it easier to move heavy objects by demonstrating with a toy car
- Name 3 healthy foods from each food group: fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein
Extracurricular
- Build a ramp from cardboard and test how different surfaces affect how far a toy car rolls
- Write and illustrate a 4-page mini-book telling an original story with a beginning, middle, and end
- Play a coin-counting game sorting and adding values of mixed coins
Our Simple Machines Activity Kit turns your home into a science lab — hands-on experiments with everyday objects.
Kindergarten Mastery — Reading, Writing & Problem-Solving Review
English
- Read a short passage of 10-12 sentences and answer 4 comprehension questions (who, what, where, why)
- Write 5 sentences about a chosen topic with correct capitals, full stops, and finger spaces
- Read all 92 Dolch Pre-Primer and Primer sight words with automaticity
- Decode unfamiliar CVC, digraph, and blend words in context using phonics strategies
Maths
- Count to 100 by ones, twos, fives, and tens starting from any given number
- Solve mixed addition and subtraction problems within 10 with 90%+ accuracy (20 problems in 5 minutes)
- Represent and solve 3 word problems independently, writing the number sentence and answer
- Tell time to the hour and half hour and relate times to daily routines (e.g., "I eat lunch at 12 o'clock")
Science
- Explain the water cycle using a labelled diagram drawn from memory
- Describe 3 animal habitats and name 2 animals that live in each
- Name 3 ways to protect the environment: reduce waste, save water, plant trees
Extracurricular
- Present a "What I Learned" poster to family, covering a favourite topic from the year
- Write and illustrate a 6-page mini-book incorporating sight words, CVC words, and drawings
- Complete a Kindergarten Skills scavenger hunt demonstrating reading, counting, and science knowledge
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