Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards

Content Standard 7.0: Listening
Indicator LS = Listening
7.PK.1a Listen for a variety of purposes with increasing
attention span.
7.PK.1b Listen to and follow a two-step oral
direction with the use of formal and informal language.
7.K.1 Listen for a variety of purposes, including
gaining information, being entertained and understanding
directions. With assistance, listen for and identify main idea,
purpose and messages.
7.PK.2 Listen and respond appropriately to stories
and group discussions.
7.K.2 Listen to and respond to oral communication.
7.PK.3 Listen with increasing attention span to gain
new vocabulary.
7.K.3 Expand vocabulary through listening.
7.PK.5 Engage in conversation and sometimes follow
conversational rules.
7.K.5 Actively listen to a speaker; listen to and participate in
conversations.
Content Standard 8.0: Speaking
Indicator S= Speaking
8.PK.1 Speak with increasing clarity, ease and accuracy,
and give clear directions.
8.K.1 With assistance, give directions to complete tasks;
ask questions to clarify directions.
Language
Examples: Children will/may...
Listen to teachers, children, and book
recordings in listening centers.
Listen for instructions or ideas in order
to complete tasks.
Demonstrate through actions their
understanding of directions or requests.
Repeat instructions and/or assist other
children with completing directions.
Ask why, who, what, when, where, and how
when listening to conversations or to books
read aloud.
Repeat rhymes, songs, or passages in
books.
Answer questions related to books.
Ask questions about stories indicating
increased attention to details.
Model developmentally appropriate behaviors
when listening to others speak or read.
Demonstrate an understanding of changes
in routine or of changes in words from
books.
Begin to demonstrate an understanding
of turn-taking in conversation.
Participate as an equal partner in
conversations with others.
Examples: Children will/may...
Communicate effectively in native
language (e.g., English, Spanish, or sign).
Supportive Practice: Practitioner/Adult will…
Listen to children without interruption.
Ask children to repeat or rephrase
statements made by others.
Model asking and answering questions.
Provide time for child-initiated discussions
on topics that interest children.
Use storytelling to encourage the use of
new and interesting words.
Ask many open-ended questions.
Help the children understand directions by
encouraging them to repeat them to other
children or adults.
Discuss topics that are relevant and
interesting to children.
Introduce topics that children can
expand and explore further.
Encourage “good listening ears,” and
developmentally appropriate “listening”
behavior.
Provide children with experiences to learn
the nuances of conversation (e.g., pausing
and waiting to respond to a question or
taking turns).
Supportive Practice: Practitioner/Adult will…
Respond to language and help clarify
children’s meanings.
Answer children’s questions about words
and meanings.
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