Curriculum Highlights
- Language Arts and Pre-Reading Skills
- daily story time
- poems and rhyming activities
- letter recognition and letter sounds
- introduction of sight words
- comprehension skills
- author studies
- Spanish
- Fine Motor Development/Pre-Writing Skills
- use of various art supplies: scissors, paint brushes, sponges, chalk, etc.
- fine motor strengthening manipulatives
- tracing and writing letters and numbers
- Mathematical Concepts
- number recognition
- counting with one to one correspondence
- making and comparing sets
- introduction of addition and subtraction
- shapes and spatial relationships
- sorting and patterning
- measuring and collecting data
- Science
- lessons and experiments
- weather and seasons
- STEM activities and nature journaling
- exploration at science center and sensory bins
- Social Studies
- patriotism
- community helpers
- countries around the world
- diversity and cultural awareness
- holidays and celebrations
- Music and Drama
- songs and finger plays
- movement and dancing
- use of instruments
- study of music genres and composers
- diverse selection of dramatic play materials
- programs and year end performance
- Art
- process-oriented art
- art projects and crafts
- creative art center
- artist studies
- Physical Education/Gross Motor Development
- games and movement activities
- outdoor play
- use of a large activity room
- Spiritual Development
- chapel time
- prayer before snack/lunch
- teaching and encouraging Christian values
- Socialization Skills
- sharing and taking turns
- cooperating in small and large groups
- communication with peers