
Preschool -
2 years old
Developing a positive self image and creativity, a wholesome attitude towards one's body and a good start towards reaching one's potential...

Preschool -
3 years old
Developing the ability to translate personal thoughts, recall events, and articulate these into sentences...

Preschool -
Pre-k
Developing the curiosity necessary to wonder why, what, when and where through basic hands-on science projects and activities...
Preschool Goals and Objectives - 3 years old
Language Arts
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Recognizing and writing of upper and lower case alphabet with emphasis on letter sounds (phonics)
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Writing one’s name in upper and lower case
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Recognition of basic words on sight. (Days of the week, basic colors, etc.)
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Identifying and naming of primary and secondary colors
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Identifying and naming of basic and more complex shapes
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Understanding of the calendar and ability to name the months and the days of the week
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Developing a vocabulary and listening skills and attention span (through listening to books being read, flannel board stories etc.)
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Developing the ability to translate personal thoughts, recall events, and articulate these into sentences.
Mathematics
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Recognition and writings of numerals 1-30
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Developing basic math concepts such as patterning, sorting, classifying, addition and Subtraction, (through exploration of tangible objects such as unifix cubes, beads, manipulative etc.
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Learning to recognize and compare shapes, sizes, and quantities.
Socio-emotional Development
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Developing a positive self image and creativity
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Learning to interact, share and cooperate with a peer group
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Learning to identify feelings in one and others
Fine Motor Development
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Fostering hands/eye coordination and prewriting skills (through experiences with using crayons, chalk, brushes, tearing, pasting, stirring, molding etc.)
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Increasing skills connected with daily practical experiences (such as dressing, buttoning, hanging coats, eating with a spoon or fork, pouring liquid from small pitcher or cup)
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Developing small muscle control (through play with manipulative, interlocking blocks, puzzles, finger plays, etc.)
Science
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Developing the curiosity necessary to wonder why, what, when and where through basic hands-on science projects and activities.
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Developing an awareness of the word around them.
Art as a Means of Self Expression
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Working with art materials to:
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express feelings and ideas
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develop creativity
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foster an appreciation for the various art forms
Gross Motor Development
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Fostering large muscle skills, balance, coordination and self expression (through games playground activities and musical exercises.)