Learning Skills

Preschool Learning Skills

Work Skills

• Begins to listen attentively
• Begins to listen and follow directions
• Develops an ability to listen for various purposes
• Begins to make appropriate transitions
• Begins to focus on and complete tasks
• Begins to cooperate with others
• Begins to help others
• Becomes more independent

Organizational Skills

• Begins to unpack and pack backpack
• Begins to demonstrate responsibility for classroom materials

Study Skills

• Visits the public library

Prekindergarten Learning Skills

Work Skills

• Begins to listen attentively
• Begins to listen and follow directions
• Begins to make appropriate transitions
• Begins to focus on and complete tasks
• Begins to complete work in a neat manner
• Begins to cooperate with others
• Begins to help others
• Becomes more independent

Organizational Skills

• Begins to unpack and pack backpack
• Begins to demonstrate responsibility for classroom materials

Study Skills

• Visits the public library

Kindergarten Learning Skills

Work Skills

• Listens attentively
• Listens and follows directions
• Makes appropriate transitions
• Focuses on and completes work and tasks in a neat and timely manner
• Works independently when appropriate
• Begins to work to find compromises
• Cooperates with others
• Helps others
• Becomes more independent

Organizational Skills

• Unpacks and packs backpack
• Demonstrates responsibility for school supplies and personal belongings
• Begins to keep personal and school supplies neat and organized
• Begins to follow daily schedule
• Writes name on papers

Study Skills

• Visits the public library
• Begins to accurately copy words and sentences

First Grade Learning Skills

Work Skills

• Listens attentively
• Listens and follows directions
• Makes appropriate transitions
• Focuses on and completes work and tasks in a neat and timely manner
• Works independently when appropriate
• Cooperates with others
• Helps others
• Becomes more independent
• Follows multi-step oral directions

Organizational Skills

• Unpacks and packs backpack
• Demonstrates responsibility for school supplies and personal belongings
• Keeps personal and school supplies neat and organized
• Follows daily schedule
• Writes name on papers
• Turns in finished homework assignments on time

Study Skills

• Visits the public library
• Develops library skills
• Accurately copies words and sentences
• Begins to develop dictionary and glossary skills
• Uses graphic organizers
• Completes homework assignments averaging 15 minutes four times per week
• Develops test-taking skills

Second Grade Learning Skills

Work Skills

• Listens attentively
• Listens and follows directions
• Becomes more independent
• Makes appropriate transitions
• Focuses on and complete work and tasks in a timely, neat manner
• Works independently when appropriate
• Cooperates with and helps others
• Follows multi-step oral directions
• Asks questions to aid in understanding

Organizational Skills

• Unpacks and packs backpack
• Demonstrates responsibility for school supplies and personal belongings
• Keeps personal and school supplies neat and organized
• Uses daily planner effectively
• Follows daily schedule
• Writes name on papers
• Turns in finished homework assignments on time

Study Skills

• Visits the public library
• Develops library skills
• Accurately copies words and sentences
• Uses graphic organizers
• Completes homework assignments averaging 30 minutes four times per week
• Develops test-taking skills
• Uses reference sources (dictionary, glossary, table of contents, and index)
• Begins to develop test-taking skills
• Begins to write answers to questions in complete sentences
• Begins to follow written directions

Third Grade Learning Skills

Work Skills

• Listens attentively
• Listens and follows directions
• Becomes more independent
• Makes appropriate transitions
• Focuses on and complete work and tasks in a timely, neat manner
• Works independently when appropriate
• Cooperates with and helps others
• Follows multi-step oral and written directions

Organizational Skills

• Unpacks and packs backpack
• Demonstrates responsibility for school supplies and personal belongings
• Keeps personal and school supplies neat and organized
• Uses daily planner effectively
• Follows daily schedule
• Writes name on papers
• Asks questions to aid in understanding
• Turns in finished homework assignments on time

Study Skills

• Visits the public library
• Develops library skills
• Accurately copies words and sentences
• Uses graphic organizers
• Completes homework assignments averaging 30 minutes four times per week, plus special assignments
• Develops test-taking skills
• Uses reference sources (dictionary, glossary, encyclopedia, table of contents, and index)
• Writes answers to questions in complete sentences
• Distinguishes between essential and non-essential information
• Takes simple notes
• Writes bibliography
• Selects appropriate research materials
• Respects copyright laws, intellectual property, and internet user agreement

Fourth Grade Learning Skills

Work Skills

• Listens attentively
• Listens and follows directions
• Makes appropriate transitions
• Focuses on and complete work and tasks in a timely, neat manner
• Works independently when appropriate
• Cooperates with and helps others
• Follows multi-step oral and written directions
• Asks questions to aid in understanding

Organizational Skills

• Unpacks and packs backpack
• Demonstrates responsibility for school supplies and personal belongings
• Keeps personal and school supplies neat and organized
• Uses daily planner effectively
• Follows daily schedule
• Writes name on papers
• Turns in finished homework assignments on time

Study Skills

• Visits the public library
• Demonstrates library skills
• Accurately copies words and sentences
• Uses graphic organizers
• Completes homework assignments averaging 45 minutes four times per week, plus special assignments
• Develops test-taking skills
• Responds to essay questions
• Writes answers to questions in complete sentences
• Takes simple notes
• Writes bibliography
• Respects copyright laws, intellectual property, and internet user agreement
• Distinguishes between essential and non-essential information
• Determines which reference source to use for a specific purpose

Fifth Grade Learning Skills

Work Skills

• Listens attentively
• Listens and follows directions
• Makes appropriate transitions
• Focuses on and complete work and tasks in a timely, neat manner
• Works independently when appropriate
• Cooperates with and helps others
• Follows multi-step oral and written directions
• Asks questions to aid in understanding

Organizational Skills

• Unpacks and packs backpack
• Demonstrates responsibility for school supplies and personal belongings
• Keeps personal and school supplies neat and organized
• Uses daily planner effectively
• Follows daily schedule
• Writes name on papers
• Turns in finished homework assignments on time

Study Skills

• Visits the public library
• Demonstrates library skills
• Accurately copies words and sentences
• Uses graphic organizers
• Completes homework assignments averaging 60 minutes four times per week, plus special assignments
• Demonstrates test-taking techniques
• Responds to essay questions
• Writes answers to questions in complete sentences
• Takes simple notes
• Writes bibliography
• Respects copyright laws, intellectual property, and internet user agreement
• Distinguishes between essential and non-essential information
• Determines which reference source to use for a specific purpose

Sixth Grade Learning Skills

Work Skills

• Listens attentively
• Listens and follows directions
• Makes appropriate transitions
• Focuses on and complete work and tasks in a timely, neat manner
• Works independently when appropriate
• Cooperates with and helps others
• Follows multi-step oral and written directions
• Asks questions to aid in understanding

Organizational Skills

• Unpacks and packs backpack
• Demonstrates responsibility for school supplies and personal belongings
• Keeps personal and school supplies neat and organized
• Maintains neat and organized system (binder, expandable file, etc.)
• Brings necessary materials for each class
• Manages time and prioritizes in order to meet deadlines
• Reviews and reflects upon daily class concepts
• Uses daily planner effectively
• Follows daily schedule
• Writes name on papers
• Turns in finished homework assignments on time

Study Skills

• Visits the public library
• Demonstrates library skills
• Accurately copies words and sentences
• Creates and uses graphic organizers
• Completes homework assignments averaging 60 minutes five times per week, plus special assignments
• Demonstrates test-taking techniques
• Responds to essay questions
• Writes answers to questions in complete sentences
• Takes notes
• Develops research strategies
• Writes bibliography
• Expresses information in his or her own words
• Respects copyright laws, intellectual property, and internet user agreement
• Distinguishes between essential and non-essential information
• Selects and demonstrates appropriate use of reference sources

Seventh Grade Study Skills

Work Skills

• Listens attentively
• Listens and follows directions
• Makes appropriate transitions
• Focuses on and completes work and tasks in a timely, neat manner
• Works independently when appropriate
• Cooperates with and helps others
• Follows multi-step oral and written directions
• Asks questions to aid in understanding

Organizational Skills

• Unpacks and packs backpack
• Demonstrates responsibility for school supplies and personal belongings
• Keeps personal and school supplies neat and organized
• Maintains neat and organized system (binder, expandable file, etc.)
• Brings necessary materials for each class
• Manages time and prioritizes in order to meet deadlines
• Reviews and reflects upon daily class concepts
• Uses daily planner effectively
• Follows daily schedule
• Writes name on papers
• Turns in finished homework assignments on time

Study Skills

• Visits the public library
• Demonstrates library skills
• Accurately copies words and sentences
• Creates and uses graphic organizers
• Completes homework assignments averaging 60 minutes five times per week, plus special assignments
• Demonstrates test-taking techniques
• Responds to essay questions
• Writes answers to questions in complete sentences
• Takes notes
• Develops research strategies
• Writes bibliography
• Expresses information in his or her own words
• Respects copyright laws, intellectual property, and internet user agreement
• Distinguishes between essential and non-essential information
• Selects and demonstrates appropriate use of reference sources

Eighth Grade Study Skills

Work Skills

• Listens attentively
• Listens and follows directions
• Makes appropriate transitions
• Focuses on and complete tasks in a timely, neat manner
• Works independently when appropriate
• Cooperates with and helps others
• Follows multi-step oral and written directions
• Asks questions to aid in understanding

Organizational Skills

• Unpacks and packs backpack
• Demonstrates responsibility for school supplies and personal belongings
• Keeps personal and school supplies neat and organized
• Maintains neat and organized system (binder, expandable file, etc.)
• Brings necessary materials for each class
• Manages time and prioritizes in order to meet deadlines
• Reviews and reflects upon daily class concepts
• Uses daily planner effectively
• Follows daily schedule
• Writes name on papers
• Turns in finished homework assignments on time

Study Skills

• Visits the public library
• Demonstrates library skills
• Accurately copies words and sentences
• Creates and uses graphic organizers
• Completes homework assignments averaging 60 minutes five times per week, plus special assignments
• Demonstrates test-taking techniques
• Responds to essay questions
• Writes answers to questions in complete sentences
• Takes notes
• Develops research strategies
• Writes bibliography in MLA format
• Expresses information in his or her own words
• Respects copyright laws, intellectual property, and internet user agreement
• Distinguishes between essential and non-essential information
• Selects and demonstrates appropriate use of reference sources