How to use this roadmap
Use this page to plan what to build next. Each row lists a skill area and includes placeholder links. As we create new assets, replace placeholder links with real files.
ELA (K) Roadmap
Organized by the common K ELA strands (reading, writing, speaking/listening, language).
| Strand | Targets (what kids practice) | Assets (links) |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Skills | Letters and sounds, rhyme, syllables, print concepts, blending simple words. |
Foundational hub Letter-Sound Blaster (game) Parent Prompt (Gemini Canvas) |
| Reading (Literature) | Stories: characters, setting, beginning/middle/end, retell, key details. |
Literature hub Retell Cards Printable Parent Prompt (Gemini Canvas) |
| Reading (Informational) | Facts: main topic, key details, text features (titles, pictures), ask/answer questions. |
Informational hub Picture Fact Hunt Parent Prompt (Gemini Canvas) |
| Writing | Draw + label + write: opinion (like), informative (teach), narrative (tell what happened). |
Planned hub Planned game Parent Prompt (Gemini Canvas) |
| Speaking & Listening | Take turns talking, listen to a speaker, ask questions, describe pictures, share ideas. |
Planned hub Planned cards Parent Prompt (Gemini Canvas) |
| Language | Capitals and end marks, simple grammar, new words, use words in sentences. |
Planned hub Planned mini game Parent Prompt (Gemini Canvas) |
Math (K) Roadmap
Organized by the common K math domains (counting, operations, base ten, measurement, geometry).
| Domain | Targets (what kids practice) | Assets (links) |
|---|---|---|
| Counting & Cardinality | Count to 100 (as ready), count objects, tell "how many", compare groups. |
Planned hub Planned game Parent Prompt (Gemini Canvas) |
| Operations & Algebraic Thinking | Add and take away with pictures/objects, make 10, solve simple story problems. |
Planned hub Planned game Parent Prompt (Gemini Canvas) |
| Number & Operations in Base Ten | Numbers 11-19, "ten and some more", teen numbers with drawings. |
Planned hub Planned mini game Parent Prompt (Gemini Canvas) |
| Measurement & Data | Compare length/weight, describe time, sort and count categories. |
Planned hub Planned game Parent Prompt (Gemini Canvas) |
| Geometry | Name shapes, build shapes, describe position (above/below/next to), make simple patterns. |
Planned hub Planned game Parent Prompt (Gemini Canvas) |
Quick checks (assessment ideas)
These are simple, fast checks you can do after a game or story.
| Area | Ask the child | Look for |
|---|---|---|
| Story retell | "Tell me what happened first, next, last." | Order, key details, simple complete sentences |
| Letter/sound | "What sound does this letter make?" | Quick recall, correct sound, tries even if unsure |
| Counting | "Count these. How many?" | One-to-one counting, stops at the total |
| Add/take away | "We had 5. We got 2 more. How many now?" | Uses fingers/objects, explains thinking |
Missouri Developmental Standards for Kindergarten
Focus: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), executive functioning, and approaches to learning. While academic standards (Math, ELA) are part of the Missouri Learning Standards (MLS), developmental skills are primarily outlined in the School Counseling Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) and the Missouri Early Learning Standards (MELS).
These "soft skills" are critical for kindergarten success: social interaction, emotional regulation, and executive function.
1. Social & Emotional Development (SEL)
Source: Missouri School Counseling Grade Level Expectations (GLEs)
Understanding Self (GLE Strand 1)
| Skill | Code | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Concept: Identify basic feelings (happy, sad, mad, scared) | SE.1.A.1 | "I feel mad." "I feel scared." |
| Balancing Life Roles: Identify personal roles in the family | SE.1.B.1 | "I am a sister." "I am a helper." |
| Citizenship: Identify character traits needed for different situations | SE.1.C.1 | Being honest, being kind |
Interacting with Others (Social Skills) (GLE Strand 2)
| Skill | Code | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Relationships: Demonstrate how to be a friend (share, take turns) | SE.2.A.1 | "Your turn, then my turn." |
| Respect for Diversity: Identify similarities and differences | SE.2.B.1 | "We both like games." "We like different foods." |
| Empathy: Identify feelings of others | SE.2.C.1 | "She is crying because she fell." |
Conflict Resolution & Personal Safety (GLE Strand 3)
| Skill | Code | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Choices: Identify safe and healthy choices at home and school | SE.3.A.1 | Walking feet, safe hands |
| Personal Safety: Distinguish between safe and unsafe situations | SE.3.B.1 | Strangers, fire safety |
| Coping Skills (Resiliency): Identify life changes/events and simple ways to cope | SE.3.C.1 | Deep breath, ask an adult for help |
2. Executive Functioning & Approaches to Learning
Source: Aligned with MELS and School Counseling GLEs
Self-Regulation (Executive Function)
| Skill | What it looks like |
|---|---|
| Impulse Control | Follows classroom rules and routines with occasional reminders |
| Emotional Regulation | Uses words/gestures/actions (instead of tantrums) to show feelings |
| Attention | Sustains attention to a task (about 5-10 minutes for teacher-directed tasks) |
Initiative & Persistence (Resiliency)
| Skill | Example |
|---|---|
| Persistence | Keeps trying when a task is difficult (zip a coat, solve a puzzle) |
| Initiative | Tries new activities without needing immediate adult direction |
| Independence | Manages belongings and self-care routines (backpack, coat, hand washing) |
3. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Source: Integrated across Science (NGSS) and Math (MLS) Practices
| Skill | Example |
|---|---|
| Curiosity (ask questions) | "Why is the sky blue?" "How does this work?" |
| Cause and Effect | "If I push the tower, it falls." |
| Problem Solving (use materials) | Uses blocks/counters to solve simple problems or model situations |
| Sorting & Classifying (cognitive flexibility) | Sort by color, then switch and sort by shape |
| Perspective Taking | Begins to understand others may think/feel differently |
Conflict Resolution: uses words (not physical actions).
Resiliency: recovers from small disappointments in a reasonable time.
Executive Function: can follow 2-step directions ("Put your bag in your cubby and come to the carpet").
Build list (future assets)
Use this list as a to-do queue. Create files at these paths and update links above.
| Asset | Goal | File path (planned) |
|---|---|---|
| Letter-Sound Blaster (Built) | Rapid letter-sound practice with fun feedback |
Open game Kindergarten/ELA/Foundational/letter_sound_blaster.html |
| Retell Cards Printable (Built) | Beginning/middle/end picture prompts |
Open printable Kindergarten/ELA/Literature/retell_cards_printable.html |
| Picture Fact Hunt (Built) | Find key details in a simple informational page |
Open game Kindergarten/ELA/Informational/picture_fact_hunt.html |
| Ten-Frame Turbo | Make 10 and add within 10 | Kindergarten/Math/Operations/ten_frame_turbo.html |
| Shape Builder | Build and name shapes; positional words | Kindergarten/Math/Geometry/shape_builder.html |
| Print packet | Weekly practice pages (ELA + Math) | Kindergarten/Printables/weekly_packet_01.html |