12-Month Learning Roadmap for Ages 4-5 (Pre-K)
Month-by-month milestones in English, Maths, Science & more — so you never have to guess what to teach next.
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Foundations & Familiarity
English
- Recognize and name uppercase letters A through F by sight
- Trace uppercase letters A through F using correct stroke order
- Identify the beginning sound of familiar words (e.g., "b" in "ball")
- Recite the full alphabet song from A to Z without prompting
Maths
- Count objects 1-5 with one-to-one correspondence
- Recognize and name written numerals 1 through 5
- Identify and name circles, squares, and triangles in everyday objects
- Sort a set of 10 objects by one attribute (color, size, or shape)
Science
- Name and point to 10 major body parts (head, shoulders, knees, elbows, wrists, ankles, etc.)
- Identify the five senses and match each to its body part (eyes-sight, ears-hearing, etc.)
- Describe one observation using each sense (e.g., "The lemon smells sour")
Extracurricular
- Draw a person with at least 4 body parts (head, body, arms, legs)
- Hold scissors correctly and cut along a straight line within 1 cm accuracy
- Clap along to a steady beat in a familiar song
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Building Letter & Number Confidence
English
- Recognize and name uppercase letters G through L by sight
- Trace uppercase letters G through L using correct stroke order
- Produce the phonetic sound for letters A through F when shown the letter
- Identify pairs of rhyming words from a set of pictures (e.g., cat/hat, dog/log)
Maths
- Count objects 1-8 with one-to-one correspondence
- Recognize and name written numerals 6 through 8
- Trace numerals 1 through 5 on dotted lines
- Identify and name rectangles and ovals in pictures and real objects
Science
- Conduct a simple texture walk and describe 5 textures using words like rough, smooth, bumpy, soft, hard
- Sort 8 items into "things I can see" vs "things I can hear" categories
- Identify 3 foods by taste alone while blindfolded (sweet, salty, sour)
Extracurricular
- Mix two primary paint colors to predict and create a secondary color
- Cut along curved lines with scissors, staying within 1 cm of the line
- Perform 3 locomotor movements on command: walk, run, and jump
RaisoActive phonics and shape worksheets make this month's milestones hands-on and memorable.
Halfway Through the Alphabet
English
- Recognize and name uppercase letters M through R by sight
- Trace uppercase letters M through R using correct stroke order
- Produce the phonetic sound for letters G through L when shown the letter
- Generate a rhyming word when given a prompt word (e.g., "What rhymes with sun?")
Maths
- Count objects 1-10 with one-to-one correspondence
- Recognize and name written numerals 9 and 10
- Trace numerals 6 through 10 on dotted lines
- Continue a simple AB pattern using colors or shapes for at least 6 elements
Science
- Classify 10 items as living or non-living and explain one reason for each choice
- Name 3 things all living things need (food, water, air)
- Identify whether a pictured organism is a plant or an animal
Extracurricular
- Draw a simple landscape with sky, ground, and at least 2 objects (tree, house, sun, etc.)
- Demonstrate the difference between loud and soft sounds using a musical instrument or voice
- Hop on one foot for 5 consecutive hops on each leg
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Get the Complete 12-Month Curriculum →Completing the Alphabet
English
- Recognize and name uppercase letters S through Z by sight
- Trace uppercase letters S through Z using correct stroke order
- Produce the phonetic sound for letters M through R when shown the letter
- Identify the ending sound in simple three-letter words (e.g., the "t" in "cat")
Maths
- Count forward from 1 to 15 by rote without assistance
- Recognize and name written numerals 11 through 15
- Write numerals 1 through 5 independently without tracing
- Compare two groups of objects (up to 5 each) and state which has more
Science
- Name the 4 main parts of a plant (roots, stem, leaves, flower) using a diagram
- Describe 3 things a plant needs to grow (sunlight, water, soil)
- Plant a seed and observe/record growth over 2 weeks using simple drawings
Extracurricular
- Create a symmetrical design by folding paper and painting on one half
- Cut out a simple shape (circle, square) from paper using scissors
- Act out a familiar story using voice changes for at least 2 characters
RaisoActive plant life cycle worksheets and uppercase letter practice bring this month's learning to life.
Lowercase Letters & Number Expansion
English
- Recognize and name lowercase letters a through m by sight
- Trace lowercase letters a through m using correct formation
- Produce the phonetic sound for letters S through Z when shown the letter
- Match all 26 uppercase letters to their lowercase counterparts
Maths
- Count forward from 1 to 20 by rote without assistance
- Recognize and name written numerals 16 through 20
- Write numerals 6 through 10 independently without tracing
- Identify and name a diamond (rhombus) shape in pictures and real objects
Science
- Name 5 farm animals and describe what each one eats
- Match 5 animals to their babies using correct names (cow-calf, dog-puppy, cat-kitten, hen-chick, horse-foal)
- Sort animals into 2 groups: those that live on land and those that live in water
Extracurricular
- Draw a person with at least 8 details (hair, fingers, clothing, facial features, etc.)
- Demonstrate fast and slow tempo by clapping or moving to music
- Gallop and skip across a room with coordinated arm and leg movements
RaisoActive lowercase letter matching and animal habitat worksheets keep skills building week by week.
All 26 Sounds & Deeper Number Sense
English
- Recognize and name lowercase letters n through z by sight
- Trace lowercase letters n through z using correct formation
- Produce all 26 letter sounds when shown any letter in random order
- Segment the beginning, middle, and ending sounds in the word "cat" (c-a-t)
Maths
- Count 20 objects with one-to-one correspondence, touching each one
- Use the words "greater than," "less than," and "equal to" when comparing two numbers up to 10
- Continue ABC and ABB patterns using objects, colors, or stickers for at least 6 elements
- Use positional words (before, after, between) to describe the order of 3 objects
Science
- Name 5 wild animals and describe where each one lives (jungle, ocean, desert, Arctic, forest)
- Sort 10 animal pictures by their covering: fur, feathers, or scales
- Describe the simple life cycle of a butterfly using 4 stages (egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly)
Extracurricular
- Create a textured artwork using at least 3 materials (fabric, sand, cotton, foil, etc.)
- Cut and paste 5 shapes to create a picture (e.g., house from square and triangle)
- Perform a simple role play scene with a partner using props and dialogue
Celebrate your child mastering all 26 sounds with RaisoActive phonics practice sheets and animal sorting activities.
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Get the Complete 12-Month Curriculum →First CVC Words & Addition Concepts
English
- Blend three sounds together to read CVC words in the -at family (cat, hat, bat, mat, sat, rat)
- Blend three sounds together to read CVC words in the -an family (can, fan, man, pan, ran, van)
- Write uppercase letters A through M independently from memory
- Recognize the first 5 Dolch Pre-Primer sight words by sight: a, and, I, it, the
Maths
- Combine two groups of objects (totals up to 5) and state how many altogether
- Use fingers to show addition facts with sums up to 5 (e.g., 2 and 3 make 5)
- Identify a 2D shape by its number of sides and corners (e.g., "a triangle has 3 sides and 3 corners")
- Create a simple bar graph with 3 categories using stickers or drawings
Science
- Describe today's weather using vocabulary: sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy, or stormy
- Name the 4 seasons and identify one weather feature of each
- Record daily weather on a pictograph chart for one full week
Extracurricular
- Create a simple sock puppet and use it to act out a 3-sentence story
- Sing a song while maintaining a steady beat with hand claps or rhythm sticks
- Balance on one foot for 5 seconds on each side without support
RaisoActive CVC word builders and addition worksheets turn this milestone month into a confidence booster.
Expanding CVC Words & Subtraction
English
- Blend three sounds together to read CVC words in the -ig family (big, dig, fig, pig, wig)
- Blend three sounds together to read CVC words in the -ot family (cot, dot, got, hot, lot, pot)
- Write uppercase letters N through Z independently from memory
- Recognize 5 additional Dolch Pre-Primer sight words: is, to, in, my, we
Maths
- Remove objects from a group of up to 5 and state how many are left
- Act out subtraction story problems using toys (e.g., "3 bears, 1 walks away, how many left?")
- Tell whether a number from 1-10 is greater than, less than, or equal to another number
- Read a simple pictograph with 3 categories and answer "how many" and "which has more" questions
Science
- Explain why we wear different clothes in summer vs winter using weather vocabulary
- Describe what happens during day and night (sun comes up, moon appears, we sleep)
- Identify the sun, moon, and stars in pictures and describe one fact about each
Extracurricular
- Perform a puppet show with at least 2 characters and a simple beginning, middle, and end
- Mix 3 pairs of primary colors and name all 6 resulting colors (primary + secondary)
- Throw and catch a medium-sized ball from 5 feet away with a partner
RaisoActive subtraction stories and CVC reading strips make abstract concepts concrete and fun.
Reading Fluency & Patterns
English
- Blend three sounds together to read CVC words in the -ug family (bug, dug, hug, mug, rug, tug)
- Blend three sounds together to read CVC words in the -en family (den, hen, men, pen, ten)
- Write lowercase letters a through m independently from memory
- Recognize 5 additional Dolch Pre-Primer sight words: you, go, see, up, big
Maths
- Solve addition problems with sums up to 5 using drawn pictures or counters
- Solve subtraction problems with numbers up to 5 using drawn pictures or counters
- Create an original AB, ABC, or ABB pattern and explain the rule to an adult
- Count backward from 10 to 1 without assistance
Science
- Name 5 community helpers (doctor, firefighter, police officer, teacher, mail carrier) and describe what each does
- Match community helpers to their tools (stethoscope, fire hose, badge, chalk, mailbag)
- Explain who to ask for help in 3 different situations (sick, fire, lost)
Extracurricular
- Create a craft project by cutting, gluing, and decorating with at least 4 materials
- Distinguish between fast and slow music and move body accordingly
- Follow a sequence of 4 movement instructions in order (jump, spin, clap, freeze)
RaisoActive community helpers worksheets and CVC word family activities round out a strong third quarter.
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Get the Complete 12-Month Curriculum →Sight Words & Sentence Building
English
- Read at least 15 CVC words across multiple word families without sounding out each letter
- Write lowercase letters n through z independently from memory
- Recognize 10 additional Dolch Pre-Primer sight words: come, for, help, look, not, one, play, said, the, where
- Arrange word cards to build a simple 3-word sentence (e.g., "I see a cat")
Maths
- Write numerals 1 through 10 independently and in correct formation
- Match a numeral (1-10) to the correct number of objects without counting errors
- Sort objects by 2 attributes simultaneously (e.g., big red items vs small blue items)
- Identify "before" and "after" numbers for any number from 1 to 10
Science
- Name and describe 3 emotions (happy, sad, angry) and one healthy way to cope with each
- Identify 3 road safety rules (look both ways, walk on sidewalk, hold an adult's hand)
- State 3 fire safety rules (stop-drop-roll, never touch matches, know your exit)
Extracurricular
- Draw a detailed scene with at least 5 distinct elements and use 6 or more colors
- Create a simple pattern using stamps, sponges, or other printing tools
- Perform a role play as a community helper using props and appropriate dialogue
RaisoActive sight word flashcards and sentence building strips help your child read their first real sentences.
Reading Sentences & Exploring the Earth
English
- Read a simple 4-5 word sentence aloud with minimal sounding out (e.g., "The dog is big")
- Write their first name using correct uppercase first letter and lowercase remaining letters
- Recognize all 25 Dolch Pre-Primer sight words when shown in random order
- Use 5-7 word spoken sentences to describe a picture or event
Maths
- Count objects 1-20 with one-to-one correspondence and state the total
- Solve simple addition word problems with sums up to 5 without physical manipulatives
- Name all 6 basic 2D shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle, oval, diamond) on sight
- Collect data from 5 classmates (favorite color, fruit, etc.) and create a pictograph
Science
- Identify and name 3 landforms (mountain, hill, plain) using pictures or models
- Identify and name 3 water bodies (river, lake, ocean) using pictures or models
- State 3 water safety rules (never swim alone, no running near pools, wear a life jacket)
Extracurricular
- Create a collage using torn and cut paper to represent a landform or water body
- Sing a familiar song with correct lyrics, steady beat, and appropriate dynamics (loud/soft)
- Demonstrate 5 locomotor skills on command: walk, run, jump, hop, and skip
RaisoActive landform activities and sight word readers make Month 11 a launchpad for kindergarten confidence.
Kindergarten Ready
English
- Recognize and name all 26 uppercase and all 26 lowercase letters in random order
- Read at least 20 CVC words fluently without pausing to sound out each letter
- Dictate or write a simple 3-4 word sentence with a capital letter and period
- Retell a familiar story in sequence using the words "first," "then," and "last"
Maths
- Count forward from any given number between 1 and 20 to 20
- Write numerals 1 through 10 from memory in correct formation and sequence
- Solve addition and subtraction problems within 5 using drawings or mental strategies
- Sort and classify a set of 12 objects by 2 attributes and explain the sorting rule
Science
- Name 8 community helpers and describe one tool and one responsibility for each
- Identify 5 emotions in themselves and others, and suggest an appropriate response for each
- Recite 3 personal safety rules and demonstrate what to do in each scenario (fire, stranger, road)
Extracurricular
- Complete a creative project that combines cutting, gluing, drawing, and coloring into a finished piece
- Perform a short puppet show or skit for family with a clear beginning, middle, and end
- Demonstrate all learned locomotor skills (walk, run, jump, hop, gallop, skip) in a movement sequence
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