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Goals and Objectives
Pre-Kindergarten Class

     The curriculum will include many experiences in painting, creating, building, singing, and listening.

Math
  • Know his/her numbers and numerals
  • Recite the numbers from 1 to 20
    Count 15 objects
    Recognize the numerals 1-15 on sight

  • Recognize the shapes, including a triangle, circle, square and rectangle; name them; and be able to draw them
  • Perceive differences in size and weight of objects
  • Have an awareness of different measuring tools
  • Become familiar with rulers, yardsticks and other measuring objects used for cooking

Reading Readiness
  • Recognize his name in print and be able to print it.
  • Tell creative and original stories
  • Recognize the letters of the alphabet, both upper and lower case
  • Print many letters of the alphabet both upper and lower case
    Recognize many sounds of the letters when used as initial consonants

  • Understand and give examples of opposites and rhymes

Self Awareness and Body Usage
  • Draw a self portrait
  • Bounce a ball, catch it, and throw it in a forward direction
  • Hop, jump, crawl, run gallop and walk
  • Master the use of scissors

Music
  • Know many songs and fingerplays
  • Follow a rhythmic beat

Science and Social Studies
  • Know the names of many plants, and animals, especially those native to this environment
  • Know the names of many community workers and the type of work they do

Develop Independence
  • Use the bathroom completely independently and as the need arises
  • Completely dress self and put on his/her shoes
  • Solve many types of problems without adult help
  • Clean up after himself
  • Be trusted to run errands around the school

Social Skills
  • Develop listening skills
  • Comprehend stories and instructions for up to 20 minutes
    Follow simple 3-part instructions

  • Understand and use good table manners
  • Learn to respect other's rights and property
  • Use words instead of hitting
    Share toys, playground equipment, books, etc.

  • Reach out toward others;
    turn to each other for help;
    develop a feeling for the class as an extended family;
    socially interact and play freely with many children

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