Preschool/Pre-K Curriculum

(3 years old - 5 years old)

Our Preschool/Prek program offers a blend of structured learning, play, and real-world exploration to meet your child’s unique needs as well as we designed to inspire curiosity, promote growth, and prepare them for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Math

• Matching: objects, symbols, shapes, patterns, etc.

• Same and Different

• Sorting by various attributes: color, shape, size

• Patterns: AB, AABB, ABC, and possibly AAB, ABB

• Identify numerals 1-10 or more

• Counting objects to 10 or more

• One-to-one correspondence of objects when counting

• Sizes: small, medium, large (3 – 5 sizes)

• Shapes: square, rectangle, circle, triangle, oval, hexagon, rhombus (diamond)

• More, Less, Same

• Time: Day and Night, Sand Timer

• Weight: Example, what weighs more or less in a balance scale

• Measuring with non-standard units

Literacy

• Exposure to alphabet: letter names and sounds

• Recognize, spell, write first name

• Hold a pencil, marker, crayon correctly

• Retell familiar stories

• Draw pictures and dictate sentences about stories and experiences

• Answer questions about stories

• Repeat simple nursery rhymes and fingerplays

• Phonological Awareness: rhyming, syllables, alliteration

• Concepts of print: left to right direction, holding a book right-side-up

• Build new vocabulary

• Build listening skills

• Strengthen visual discrimination

• Sequencing

• Develop fine motor skills: play dough, scissors, writing utensils, Legos, etc.

Science

• Explore science tools: magnets, prisms, magnifying glasses, etc.

• Experience the world through nature walks, gardening, and other explorations

• Observe insect life

• Observe plant growth

• Observe weather and plant life during each season

• Measure and mix ingredients in cooking activities

• Identify basic colors and explore color mixing

• Make observational drawings and dictation

• Explore the world with the five senses

• Investigate animals, the homes they live in, the food they eat

Creative Arts

• Explore a variety of art processes: painting, drawing, sculpture, weaving, collage, etc.

• Use a variety of art materials: crayons, tempera paint, watercolor paint, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, art chalk, clay

• Experiment with mixing paint colors

• Sing traditional songs and songs that enhance the curriculum

• Participate in movement songs and dances

• Use scarves, rhythm sticks, and bean bags to practice rhythms

• Use a variety of children’s instruments

• Participate in dramatic play

• Dramatize familiar stories

• Act out the movements and sounds of animals

Social Skills

• Practice problem-solving skills in social situations

• Work in groups or with a partner on a variety of projects

• Share classroom materials with the group

• Practice using manners: please, thank you, excuse me, table manners

• Communicate his/her needs

• Take care of his/her own basic needs: clean up, roll up nap pad, fasten clothing, use tissue as needed, etc.

• State personal information: first and last name, age, school name, city, state, country

• Explore types of work and workers

• Explore modes of transportation

• Participate in projects to help others in need