My First Veritech Series - Correlation Summary
Expectations covered with every book in this series:
make sense of simple written materials (e.g., familiar words, signs, labels), using reading strategies that are appropriate for beginners
use and respond to a variety of media materials
use a variety of materials to communicate information
match objects by one-to-one correspondence
recognize and write numerals from 1 to 10
place some specific types of objects (e.g., shoes, favourite foods) on concrete graphs and pictographs
use simple grids correctly
MY FIRST VERITECH
EXPECTATIONS
I'am 4 at last! I'am 4 at last!
use language accurately to describe basic spatial relationships
identify and sort two-dimensional shapes
mix paint to create new colours
identify elements of visual images, such as colours and variations in shape and size
compare information on objects, using two categories
I'am 4 at last! I'am 4 at last!
compare information on objects, using two categories
identify and reproduce simple patterns
use language accurately to describe basic spatial relationships
identify and sort two-dimensional shapes
begin to distinguish between the imaginary and the real
use simple measurement terms correctly
I'am 4 at last! I'am 4 at last!
identify elements of visual images
talk about time in relation to certain events or activities
sort and classify objects into sets according to specific characteristics, and describe those characteristics describe some natural occurrences, using their own observations
describe characteristics of natural materials and demonstrate understanding of some basic concepts
related to them
describe the functions of common objects found at home and at school
The All About Me Series - Correlation Summary
The VERITECH Collection and The Ontario Primary Curriculum
Expectations covered with every book in this series:
make sense of simple written materials (e.g., familiar words, signs, labels), using reading strategies that are appropriate for beginners
use and respond to a variety of media materials
use a variety of materials to communicate information
match objects by one-to-one correspondence
recognize and write numerals from 1 to 10
place some specific types of objects (e.g., shoes, favourite foods) on concrete graphs and pictographs
use simple grids correctly
THE ALL ABOUT ME SERIES
EXPECTATIONS
My Friends and Me
recognize and use patterns
match objects by one-to-one correspondence
recognize and write numerals from 1 to 10
sort and classify objects into sets according to specific characteristics, and describe those characteristics
identify nutritious foods
Up and Down and All Around—That’s Me
match objects by one-to-one correspondence
use language accurately to describe basic spatial relationships
compare information on objects, using two categories
name body parts and talk about their function
identify feelings and emotions
From Top to Toe
compare information on objects, using two categories
describe different kinds of weather and the ways in which people adapt to the weather
identify patterns and cycles in their daily lives
identify some events that occur every year
identify elements of visual images, such as colours and variations in shape and size
Bits, Bites and More—for Me to Eat
sort and classify objects into sets according to specific characteristics, and describe those characteristics
estimate and count to identify sets with more, fewer, or the same number of objects
identify and sort three-dimensional objects
identify nutritious foods
My Best Beast
use language accurately to describe basic spatial relationships
describe local natural habitats
identify and talk about their own interests and preferences
identify elements of visual images, such as colours and variations in shape and size
Home is Best for Me
make connections between their own experiences and those of storybook characters
identify and sort two-dimensional shapes
identify patterns and cycles in their daily lives
identify some events that occur every year
identify nutritious foods
The Literacy Series - Correlation Summary
The VERITECH Collection and The Ontario Primary Curriculum
Expectations covered with every book in this series:
- make
sense of simple written materials (e.g., familiar words, signs, labels), using
reading strategies that are appropriate for beginners
- use and respond to a variety of media materials
- use
a variety of materials to communicate information
- match
objects by one-to-one correspondence
- recognize
and write numerals from 1 to 10
- place some specific types of objects (e.g., shoes, favourite foods) on concrete graphs and pictographs
- use
simple grids correctly
THE LITERACY SERIES |
EXPECTATIONS |
OBJECTIVES |
| What’s up Crock? |
- retell a simple story in proper sequence and recall information in it accurately
- use their knowledge and experience to understand what they read
- use pictures and illustrations to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words
- use their knowledge to determine the meaning of a sentence
- use language patterns and sound patterns to identify words and to predict the next word
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Enrich vocabulary and promote the visual discrimination of shapes, letters, and picture-words. |
| We’d Better Get a Letter |
- recognize most of the letters of the alphabet
- use pictures and illustrations to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words
- identify characteristics of different forms of written materials
- print legibly
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Recognize letters of the alphabet in both upper
and lower case forms, learn to rhyme words, and to find missing letters
in words, in alphabetical order. |
| Word Play |
- use their knowledge and experience to understand what they read
- use language patterns and sound patterns to identify words and to predict the next word
- use pictures and illustrations to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words
- identify musical instruments
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Recognize shapes, practice sound discrimination, broaden vocabulary and organize elements in space. |
| Whirlywords |
- use language patterns and sound patterns to identify words and to predict the next word
- recognize homonyms and homophones
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Develop observation skills required for reading.
Word-association games develop observation skills. Find the homonyms.
Identify letters, words and objects. |
The Numeracy Series - Correlation Summary
The VERITECH Collection and The Ontario Primary Curriculum
Expectations covered with every book in this series:
make sense of simple written materials (e.g., familiar words, signs, labels), using reading strategies that are appropriate for beginners
use and respond to a variety of media materials
use a variety of materials to communicate information
match objects by one-to-one correspondence
recognize and write numerals from 1 to 10
place some specific types of objects (e.g., shoes, favourite foods) on concrete graphs and pictographs
use simple grids correctly
use mathematical language to identify and describe numbers in the world around them
THE NUMERACY SERIES
EXPECTATIONS
OBJECTIVES
How Now Eleven Cows
demonstrate the conservation of number
read and print numerals from 0 to 100
demonstrate the one-to-one correspondence between number and objects when counting
Children are introduced to new words and the notion of quantity, through whimsical stories.
I Like To Count
demonstrate the conservation of number
compare, order, and represent whole numbers to 100 using concrete materials and drawings
demonstrate the one-to-one correspondence between number and objects when counting
Compelling exercises teach children how to count.
Mathemagician
recall addition and subtraction facts to 18
explore and identify three-dimensional figures using concrete materials and drawings
explore and identify two-dimensional shapes
The Sciences Series - Correlation Summary
The VERITECH Collection and The Ontario Primary Curriculum
Expectations covered with every book in this series:
make sense of simple written materials (e.g., familiar words, signs, labels), using reading strategies that are appropriate for beginners
use and respond to a variety of media materials
use a variety of materials to communicate information
match objects by one-to-one correspondence
recognize and write numerals from 1 to 10
place some specific types of objects (e.g., shoes, favourite foods) on concrete graphs and pictographs
use simple grids correctly
THE NATURAL SCIENCE SERIES
EXPECTATIONS
Places and Spaces
describe the subject matter in various artistic creations
organise the tiles to complete the image
Amazingame
describe the subject matter in various artistic creations
organise the tiles to complete the maze
Graffiti
demonstrate the conservation of number
demonstrate the one-to-one correspondence between number and objects
when counting
identify and reproduce simple patterns
We are the Champions
demonstrate the one-to-one correspondence between number and objects
when counting
identify various musical instruments
?? Whose ??
demonstrate the one-to-one correspondence between number and objects
when counting
identify and describe the major physical characteristics of different types of animals
identify constant traits and changing traits in animals
Weirdebeests
identify constant traits and changing traits in animals
demonstrate the one-to-one correspondence between number and objects
when counting
Birds, Beasts and Bugs
compare ways in which different animals care for their young
compare ways in which animals eat their food
identify and describe the major physical characteristics of different types of animals
Around the World in Twenty-Four… Pages
compare symbols that represent the countries studied with symbols
of their own country
describe places observed through the media, comparing their climates and regions
describe some everyday items and identify the countries of origin of these items
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