Children learn to listen to an adult read stories, poems, or information aloud. Children learn to join in as the class rereads favorite books. Children learn to read with small groups of students with similar needs. Children have opportunities to select books they want to read. Children learn to observe the teacher writing to them, for them, and with them.
Children have opportunities to write at their own development level.
Children talk, talk, talk, talk. In kindergarten the mathematics framework includes numbers, numerals, counting, shapes, and patterns. Children learn to use objects to represent mathematics concepts. Children learn mathematics through teacher directed lessons and purposeful play. Children encounter real life problem solving situations that require mathematics.