CurricuLUM

​Literary Development

• Learning the alphabet
• Awareness of initial sounds and alliteration
• Noticing printed letters and words in the world around them.
• Proper pencil grip
• Developing handwriting skills
• Copying the alphabet
• Writing first name
• Listening to stories with interest
• Showing interest in books, pretending to read.
• Predicting, based on illustrations or portions of a story or text

Math Development

• Rote counting 1-20
• Counting 0-10 with one-to-one correspondence
• Recognizing numerals 0-10
• Copying numerals 0-10
• Learning shapes: circle, square, triangle, and rectangle
• Demonstrating the concepts: more/less, same/different, how many, small, medium, large
• Sorting two or more attributes
• Recognizing patterns

​​Social Development

• Following simple directions
• Following rules and classroom routines
• Showing empathy and caring for others
• Seeking other children to play with: developing friendship
• Listening without interrupting
• Resolving play conflicts in a positive manner
• Seeking adult help when needed to resolve conflict
• Cooperating with peers and teachers
• Separating from parents without anxiety

​Language Development

• Speaking clearly
• Expressing feelings, needs and opinions
• Developing the ability to speak in sentences
• Learning to ask questions
• Telling events and stories
• Recalling songs, poems, & finger-plays
• Participating in show and tell
• Participating in group discussion

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​Science

• Expanding sense of curiosity about the world around them
• Recognizing God’s creation
• Using the five senses to gather information about the world about them

 
Artistic Development

• Participating in music through singing, listening, playing musical instruments, and creative movements
• Exploring materials to create pictures and objects
• Understanding that pictures show meaning

 
Physical Health and Development

• Developing large motor skills: running, jumping, skipping, and balancing
• Developing fine motor skills
• Practicing personal hygiene
• Independent dressing
• Practicing basic health and safety
• Developing healthy eating habit

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