Here are some of the things we will be working on this year:
3 Year Olds-
Begins to use pencil grip
Can sit in circle time for at least 20 minutes
Recognizes all basic colors and shapes
Counting 1-20 and recognizes these numbers
Introduction of number grouping
Begins to recognize simple patterns
Knows some letter sounds and can recognize some letters
Can begin to cut simple lines
Recognizes first and last name and can write first name
Knows the days of the week
Cleans up after activities when prompted
Begins to share and use good manners towards self and others
Able to transition between daily schedule
4 Year Olds-
Uses pencil grip when writing
Can engage in activities for long periods when needed
Counting to 100
Can write 1-20 or more
Beginning addition and subtraction
Opposites
Sequencing
Reasoning
Problem solving
Simple graphing
Money recognition - paper and coin
Recognizes and can sound out all letters of the alphabet
Can write letters of the alphabet
Beginning Reading
Can cut shapes
Can write first and last name and can recognize parents names
Knows months of the year and can recognize days of the week
Cleans up after self and can follow 2 step directions
Respects themselves and others and is aware of others around them
Follows a daily schedule and stays on task much of the time
**Please remember that this is a general guideline and every student will be at different levels of learning throughout the school year. Our main goal is to create a loving environment where students are encouraged to discover for themselves how fun learning can be.
