•  Math Readiness:

Shape Awareness

Number Identification (1 – 20)

Visual Discrimination:

Big-Little Concept / More-less

Counts objects

Patterning – Introduction

Categorize Objects

Money - Introduction

•  Reading Readiness Skills:

Opposites

Alike / different Concept

Position – top, bottom, etc.

Letter introduction & Initial Sounds

Left / Right

Left to right progression

Recognizes Name / Introduction to Printing Name

Color Identification

•  Fine Motor Skills:

Scissor skills: 

Holding & using: Snip, Cut, Cutting on lines, and cutting around objects

Pasting / Gluing skills

Puzzles

Stringing Beads

Position / Usage Crayons

Position / Usage Pencils

Zip, button, snaps

•  Science:

Basic introduction to science using age appropriate activities

Monthly enrichment activities also planned and implemented by Karen Appel, Enrichment Teacher. 

•  Social Studies:

Basic introduction to holidays,

history of, and important people,

Multicultural exploration

•  Music Activities:

Integrated through entire curriculum, based on holidays, themes of the month, etc.

Introduction to basic instruments and music appreciation.   

Sound patterns in music, listening, and movement.

•  Art Activities:

Integrated through entire curriculum, based on holidays, themes of the month and pre-readiness skills.  Introduction to basic art mediums using a variety of materials.

•  Gross Motor Activities:

Indoor and Outdoor play on equipment.  Games and age appropriate activities are integrated through the curriculum.

•  Work Habits:

Learning to follow routines and directions independently.  Working in small groups

Listening Skills

Attention Span

•  Communication Skills:

Communicating with others Expanding Vocabulary

•  Social / Emotional Skills:

Play and Share Cooperatively

Taking turns

Self Image

Show Respect for people and things.

Identify Human Feelings

•  Enrichment Activities:

Field Trips, In-house Presentations to enhance curriculum