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Curriculum Overview for Preschool Children ages 3 to 6
Verbal
& Linguistic |
Introduce
letters and sounds |
Understanding
opposites |
Rhyming skills |
Promoting
self expression |
Developing
the connection between the written and the verbal word |
Building vocabulary
skills through storytelling, dramatic play, groups and circle time activities |
"Curriculum becomes more than content when a loving teacher presents it for learning".© Tia Campbell Fassett |
Spatial
& Fine Motor |
Using scissors
on lines and or shapes |
Introduction
of writing skills and holding a pencil correctly. |
Using a crayon
in a defined area |
Development
of fine (manipulative) and large motor skills |
Eye/hand coordination |
Promoting
creativity with different art media |
Logical
& Mathematical |
Comparisons |
Counting to
20 |
Basic number
concepts up to 10 |
Sorting and
classifying skills |
Ordinal: first
through third |
Critical thinking |
Problem solving |
The making
of patterns |
Social
& Interpersonal Skills |
Listening
skills |
Taking turns |
Expressing
one's feelings |
Dramatic play |
Self control |
Following
directions |
Task completion |
Solving problems
with words |
Music
& Rhythm *Sheet music not included |
Synchronizing
movement to rhythm change |
Reproducing
rhythmic patterns |
Recite simple
songs and finger plays |
*Involvement
with instruments in the classroom |
Social
& Environmental Skills |
Basic knowledge
of how plants grow |
Basic knowledge
of animal diversity |
Matching and
naming colors |
Observations
and predications |
Encourage
children to ask questions and offer explanations. |
Global
Interest & Technology **not
discussed in SunFun |
Introduction
of Spanish |
Introduction
of Sign Language |
**Computer Language |
