This bulletin presents the minimum in basic skills and knowledge which must be taught to New York City students in grades K-2. The bulletin begins with an overview that highlights the major components of each discipline and its role in the educational process. Subject areas include: (1) art; (2) bilingual education; (3) career education; (4) foreign language; (5) health education; (6) library media; (7) mathematics; (8) music; (9) physical education; (10) science; and (11) social studies. Work study skills for all subject areas are also presented. Curriculum content areas are listed with descriptors for specific skills and knowledge objectives. Similar programs are given for communication arts, which includes reading, speaking, listening, and writing, and English as a second language. A section on child development reviews children's basic pyschological needs and growth patterns for children in grades K-2. A phonemes table and a list of curriculum publications are appended. (Author/APM)