The focus for this class is:
- Structured classroom setting with class schedule
- Designated lunch and nap time
- Bible stories and Bible verses
- Lesson plans and calendars
- Fine and Gross motor activities
- Weekly Music and Motor Skills Classes
- Outdoor playground and gym play for gross motor skills
- Sensory exploration with varying materials
- Art activities (teacher led and open ended)
- Books and puzzles
- Dramatic play
- Potty training
Math Objectives
- Understand that numbers are used to denote quantity: “two birds”
- Count to 10 by memory
- Understands “first”
- Classifies objects by size, color, shape
- Identify shapes (circle, square, triangle, heart, star)
- Compares groups by attributes: alike/different, taller/shorter
Scientific Processes
- Develop concept of weather (sunny, rainy, cloudy, snowy)
Health and Safety
- Identify body parts
- Learn how to wash hands properly
Fine Motor Development
- Develop pincer grip with pencils or crayons
- Assembles very simple puzzles
- Plays with play-dough
Gross Motor Development
- Jumps on two feet
- Runs
- Climbs
- Hops
- Crawls
Art
- Introduce primary colors
- Introduce and experience skills with various art materials
Reading and Language Arts
- Respond to directions and questions
- Looks at books with interest
- Uses “I”, “me”, or “mine” to show possession
- Takes turns in conversations
- Repeats sounds, words, and phrases [finger plays, songs]
- Answers simple questions in group time
- Develop vocabulary by listening to familiar selections read aloud
- Listen to stories being read aloud
- Listen to and becomes familiar with Bible stories
- Participates in Great Expectations curriculum (monthly Bible verse)
Citizenship and Social Studies
- Develops awareness of holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter)