Language Arts

• Recognizing and writing of upper and lower case alphabet with emphasis on letter sounds (phonics)

• Writing one’s name in upper and lower case

• Recognition of basic words on sight. (Days of the week, basic colors, etc.)

• Identifying and naming of primary and secondary colors

• Identifying and naming of basic and more complex shapes

• Understanding of the calendar and ability to name the months and the days of the week

• Developing a vocabulary and listening skills and attention span (through listening to books being read, flannel board stories etc.)

• Developing the ability to translate personal thoughts, recall events, and articulate these into sentences.

 

Mathematics

• Recognition and writings of numerals 1-30

• Developing basic math concepts such as patterning, sorting, classifying, addition and Subtraction, (through exploration of tangible objects such as unifix cubes, beads, manipulative etc.

• Learning to recognize and compare shapes, sizes, and quantities.

 

Socio-emotional Development

• Developing a positive self image and creativity

• Learning to interact, share and cooperate with a peer group

• Learning to identify feelings in one and others

 

Fine Motor Development

• Fostering hands/eye coordination and prewriting skills (through experiences with using crayons, chalk, brushes, tearing, pasting, stirring, molding etc.)

• 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)

• Developing small muscle control (through play with manipulative, interlocking blocks, puzzles, finger plays, etc.)

 

Science

• Developing the curiosity necessary to wonder why, what, when and where through basic hands-on science projects and activities.

• Developing an awareness of the word around them.
   

Art as a Means of Self Expression

• Working with art materials to:

1.  express feelings and ideas

2.  develop creativity

3.  foster an appreciation for the various art forms

 

Gross Motor Development

• Fostering large muscle skills, balance, coordination and self expression (through games playground activities and musical exercises.)