Social Skills

Learn to show respect For others (rights, bodies, and belongings) Encourage verbal expression over physical Encourage self-control and patience Learn to share and take turns For all living things (develop a love of nature) For property (books, records, furniture) Reinforce acceptable behavior Learn to listen Improve attention span Develop better understanding of language Improve memory retention Ability to understand and follow simple 2-part instructions Encourage good manners (table, etc.) Develop an awareness of self and others Care for others Turn to each other for help Develop a feeling for teachers & classmates as an extended family Develop self-esteem Learn to carry on a simple conversation Answer questions Express wants and needs

Developing Independence

Complete toilet training Become responsible for self Put own things away Blow own nose Clean up own messes Be a helper in the classroom Learn to dress self Manage clothes in the bathroom Manage shoes on and off Manage coats, sweaters, etc., on and off

Curriculum

Improve language skills Develop sensory awareness Music and rhythm Fingerplays and songs Dance and exercise Cooking experiences Simple science experiments Become familiar with holidays Develop awareness of self, others, and the world around them Learn about their body and emotions Family Community helpers Learn to recognize 10 colors, numbers 1-5, and common shapes Role play and use of imagination Show good eating habits--nutrition Develop motor skills Improve eye/hand coordination Develop small muscle skills Develop large muscle skills Develop safety awareness Develop awareness of personal hygiene Learn opposites Learn about animals Desert Zoo Farm Circus