Find resources aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

SS.ECO-FE.12

Economics. The student understands the role of the Federal Reserve System in establishing monetary policy. The student is expected to:

M.K.8.B

use data to create real-object and picture graphs; and

ELA.K.3.C

identify and use words that name actions; directions; positions; sequences; categories such as colors, shapes, and textures; and locations.

2 Resources

Intervention | Reading Rockets: Topics A to Z

Resource ID: PBS366 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 4 Subject: ELA & Reading

Response to Intervention (RTI) is a 3-tier framework schools can adopt to identify and help struggling learners—before they fail. 

Education | Reading Rockets: Topics A to Z

Resource ID: PBS384 Grade Range: Kindergarten - 4 Subject: ELA & Reading

Teaching reading is a complex process that draws upon an extensive knowledge base and repertoire of strategies. Find out more about best practices in reading instruction and why so many are concerned ...

SS.K.13

Science, technology, and society. The student understands ways technology is used in the home and school and how technology affects people's lives. The student is expected to:

SS.MAS.10

Culture. The student understands the relationship between Mexican American artistic expression and the times during which the art was created. The student is expected to:

SS.6.12.A

identify and explain the duty of civic participation in societies with representative governments; and

SS.ECO-FE.12.A

explain the structure of the Federal Reserve System;

M.K.8.C

draw conclusions from real-object and picture graphs.

ELA.K.4

Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--self-sustained reading. The student reads grade-appropriate texts independently. The student is expected to self-select text and interact independently with text for increasing periods of time.

SS.K.13.A

identify examples of technology used in the home and school;

SS.MAS.10.A

describe how the characteristics and issues of Mexican American history have been reflected in various genres of art, music, film, and literature;

SS.6.12.B

explain relationships among rights, responsibilities, and duties in societies with representative governments.

SS.ECO-FE.12.B

analyze the three basic tools used to implement U.S. monetary policy, including reserve requirements, the discount rate and the federal funds rate target, and open-market operations;

M.K.9

Personal financial literacy. The student applies mathematical process standards to manage one's financial resources effectively for lifetime financial security. The student is expected to:

M.K.9.A

identify ways to earn income;

ELA.K.5

Comprehension skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking using multiple texts. The student uses metacognitive skills to both develop and deepen comprehension of increasingly complex texts. The student is expected to:

SS.K.13.B

describe how technology helps accomplish specific tasks and meet people's needs; and

SS.MAS.10.B

analyze the significance of selected works of Mexican American literature such as "I am Joaquín" (1967) by Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzáles and "Pensamiento Serpentino" (1971) by Luis Valdez;

SS.6.13

Culture. The student understands the similarities and differences within and among cultures in various world societies. The student is expected to:

SS.ECO-FE.12.C

explain how the actions of the Federal Reserve System affect the nation's money supply; and

M.K.9.B

differentiate between money received as income and money received as gifts;

TA.1.1

Computational thinking--foundations. The student explores the core concepts of computational thinking, a set of problem-solving processes that involve decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithms. The student is expected to:

ELA.K.5.A

establish purpose for reading assigned and self-selected texts with adult assistance;

SS.K.13.C

describe how his or her life might be different without modern technology.

SS.MAS.10.C

describe the role of artistic expression in mobilizing Mexican Americans and others toward civic participation and action such as the role of "Teatro Campesino" during the farmworkers movement;

SS.6.13.A

identify and describe common traits that define cultures and culture regions;

SS.ECO-FE.12.D

describe the current role of the U.S. dollar in trade in the world market and analyze how that has changed over time, in particular since departing from the gold standard in 1971.

M.K.9.C

list simple skills required for jobs; and

TA.1.1.A

identify and discuss a problem or task and break down (decompose) the solution into sequential steps;

ELA.K.5.B

generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information with adult assistance;

PK3.III.A

Motivation to Read

SS.ECO-FE.13

Economics. The student understands the role that the government plays in the U.S. free enterprise system. The student is expected to:

SS.K.14

Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including electronic technology. The student is expected to:

SS.MAS.10.D

identify the contributions of women such as Sandra Cisneros and Norma Alarcón; and

SS.6.13.B

define a multicultural society;

SS.K.14.A

obtain information about a topic using a variety of valid oral sources such as conversations, interviews, and music;

SS.MAS.10.E

identify the impact of Mexican American popular culture on the United States and the world over time.

SS.6.13.C

analyze the experiences and contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies; and

SS.ECO-FE.13.A

describe the role of government in the U.S. free enterprise system and the changes in that role over time; and

M.K.9.D

distinguish between wants and needs and identify income as a source to meet one's wants and needs.

TA.1.1.B

identify the simple patterns found in the solutions to everyday problems or tasks; and

ELA.K.5.C

make and confirm predictions using text features and structures with adult assistance;

1 Resource

The Birds are Building a Nest | Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Resource ID: PBS311 Grade Range: PreK - Kindergarten Subject: Science

Daniel and Katerina collect leaves and sticks for the birds to use in their nest.

PK3.III.A.1

Child demonstrates an interest in pictures, text, and stories read aloud.

SS.K.14.B

obtain information about a topic using a variety of valid visual sources such as pictures, symbols, electronic media, print material, and artifacts; and

SS.MAS.11

Science, technology, and society. The student understands the impact of Mexican American individuals and groups on the development of science and technology in American society and on a global scale. The student is expected to:

SS.6.13.D

identify and explain examples of conflict and cooperation between and among cultures.

SS.ECO-FE.13.B

analyze the costs and benefits of U.S. economic policies, rules, and regulations related to the economic goals of economic growth, stability, full employment, freedom, security, equity (equal opportunity versus equal outcome), and efficiency.

TA.1.1.C

create a simple algorithm (step-by-step instructions) for an everyday task.

ELA.K.5.D

create mental images to deepen understanding with adult assistance;

PK3.III.A.2

Child tells a story by looking at pictures or from memory.