Children in our preschool program will explore these concepts, but are not required to master them by the end of the year. Children learn these concepts at their own pace, and the exposure to them is the most important. Each child will be challenged to exceed any previous knowledge they bring with them to school. In other words, each child will be challenged at their own level and these are only guidelines. Children are taught by hands-on materials, songs, and games. Play is your child’s work!
*Numerals 1-10
*Counting objects 1-10
*One to one correspondence of objects
* Sorting by various attributes; color, shape, size
*Patterning
*Shapes; square, rectangle, triangle, diamond, circle, oval, heart, cross
*Matching
*Same and Different
*Sizes; small, medium, and large
*Explore positional words
*Exposure to the alphabet; letter names and sounds
*Recognize and spell their name
*Hold a pencil, crayon, and marker correctly
*Retell familiar stories
*Answer questions about stories
*Repeat simple nursery rhymes and finger plays
*Concepts of print; left to right direction, holding a book right side up
* Build new vocabulary
* Build listening skills
*Sequencing
*Develop fine motor skills; scissors, writing, legos, play dough
*Identify basic colors
*Explore their world using their five senses
*Investigate animal life
*Observe insect life
*Observe plant life
*Explore science tools; magnets, magnifying glasses
*Explore water play
*Measure and mix ingredients in cooking activities
*Use computer programs to play educational games
*Use a computer mouse
*Explore a variety of art processes; painting, drawing, collage
*Use a variety of art materials; crayons, markers, tempera paint, chalk, watercolors, play dough
*Sing songs that enhance the curriculum
*Participate in movement games and dances
*Use bean bags, scarves, and rhythm sticks to practice rhythm
*Play a variety of children’s instruments
*Participate in various dramatic play centers
*Practice problem solving skills in social situations
*Work individually or cooperatively in groups on various projects
*Share toys and classroom materials
*Practice using manners; please, thank you, table manners
*Communicate his/her needs
*Take care of personal needs; clean-up, dressing, toileting
*State personal information; first and last name, parents’ names, age, address, city, phone number
*Participate in class and community projects
* Attend to a teacher –directed activity for 15 to 20 minutes.