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Licensed in Elementary and Early Childhood Education
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4 Year Old Curriculum
Academic Spells Name out loud (w/out looking) Names all COLORS Names all SHAPES Counts 1-10 Matches 1-10 Recognizes 1-10 Knows many letters and sounds Says/Sings the Alphabet Identifies and provides Opposites Sorts Rhymes (recognizes and makes rhyming words) Recognizes measurement (smallest, tallest, longer, shorter, etc.) Patterns Reads a graph telling the most, least, more, less Sings/says the Days of the Week Sings/says the Months of the Year
Fine Motor Skills Writes name without help Traces on a line Traces objects Properly holds crayons and pencils Cuts on a line Cuts around objects Properly holds and uses scissors to cut paper Coloring mostly in the lines, not scribbling Assembles puzzles (10 to 24 pieces) Strings beads
Practical/Life Skills Knows less-known body parts (elbow, knee, neck, shoulder, etc.) Follows two to three step directions Says first, middle, and last name Knows parent’s first names Knows how old he/she is Knows whether he/she is a boy or girl Knows telephone number Knows address Can retrieve and put on backpack and coat
Social & Emotional Skills Shares toys, crayons, and other items Shows respect and concern for others Talks to other children about familiar objects and events Makes friends, talking and playing with them Responds to teachers questions and instructions Takes turns Tidies up after tasks Solves problems by using words Uses imagination in play Follows rules and procedures Finishes seat work in a timely manner Participates in group discussions, and singing time
Listening & Speaking Skills Listens and focus for about 10 minutes Listens quietly to stories Makes statements Recalls past events Speaks clearly Makes needs known Says sentences of at least five words Uses appropriate tone of voice and language for school Shows manners: uses polite words such as “please” and “thank you” Responds to teacher and classmates
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