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Licensed in Elementary and Early Childhood Education
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3 Year Old Curriculum
Academic Recognizes Name Names all Colors Names all Shapes Counts to 5
Fine Motor Skills Traces on a dotted line Tears paper Properly holds crayons and pencils Holds and uses scissors properly Paints using brushes, fingers and other materials Assembles simple puzzles (up to 8 pieces) Manipulates play dough
Practical/Life Skills Identifies main body parts Follows simple oral directions Says first and last name Can tell his/her age Bathroom skills (hands washed, flushing, wiping self) Knows whether he/she is a boy or girl Able to use materials appropriately
Social & Emotional Skills Shows respect and concern for people and things Makes friends, talking and playing Accepts and responds to instructions/questions Plays and shares cooperatively (with encouragement) Helps tidy up after play Takes turns (with encouragement) Demonstrates appropriate self-control over feelings Separates for the length of the class time Shares teacher’s attention with other children Adapts to unfamiliar settings and new experiences
Listening & Speaking Skills Listens quietly & attentively to stories Responds to stories through actions or words Speaks clearly Says sentences of at least three to four words Answers and asks simple questions Makes needs known Listens and focuses for 5 minutes Follows simple one-step directions Sings songs and engages in finger plays Responds to teacher and classmates
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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