PROGRAMS
4-Day Pre-K
3-Day Pre-K
2 Day Preschool
Lunch Bunch Twos
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MY CLASSROOM
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ABOUT US
Staff
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FAQ's |
4-Day Pre-K Curriculum**
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Fine
motor
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Cutting: Use scissors to cut on a straight line; Use
scissors to cut on curved and zigzag lines; Use scissors to
cut out a simple shape. |
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Writing: Copy
a circle, cross, square, and triangle; Print first
and last name; Copy and print words; Draw a person
with major body parts |
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Do puzzle of 10 or
more pieces using visual cues |
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Pour from a small pitcher |
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Language arts
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Converse on a
classroom topic |
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Build vocabulary and
word concepts |
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Relate meaningful
experiences |
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Create stories |
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Predict outcomes |
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Use the appropriate
vocabulary to classify, compare, and contrast |
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Follow 3-step
directions |
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Gross
motor
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Move to a beat in
music |
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Increase coordination
and strength |
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Express creativity in
movement |
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Galloping and
skipping |
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Walk down steps with
alternating feet |
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Social Skills
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Make appropriate
choices in a variety of situations |
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Develop a positive
self-image |
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Show respect for
others |
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Use their own words
to problem solve and resolve disagreements |
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Identify situations
that could lead to happiness or sadness |
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PreReading
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Recognize first and
last name |
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Recognize simple and
functional words |
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Become aware of
grammar and punctuation |
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Make connections
between books or stories and their own experiences
and learning |
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Follow rebus recipes |
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Ask questions using
interrogative words |
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Associate letters
with their sounds |
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Recognizes uppercase
and lowercase letters |
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Distinguish the
beginning letter of a word by its sound |
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Exposure to blending
of sounds into words |
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Practice rhyming
words |
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PreMath/Science
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Classify objects by
one attribute into 3 categories |
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Count to at least 20 |
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Groups items by 2's
and 3's |
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Correlate numerals
with the correct number of objects |
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Count 10 objects
using 1-1 correspondence |
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Recognize numerals 1
- 20 |
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Measure using
standard and non-standard measurements |
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Use math terms "more,
less, greater than, few, equal to" |
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Create, recognize,
describe, and extend a pattern |
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Observe and record
results |
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Chart and discuss
weather patterns and changes daily |
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Use senses to
explore, record, and discuss different situations |
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Creative arts
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Experiment with a
variety of art materials |
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Move to the beat in
music |
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Listen to a variety
of music genres |
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Express creativity in
movement |
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Experiment with
dramatic play |
** 4-Day
Pre-K has the same Kindergarten readiness objectives as the
3-Day Pre-K because we are ultimately getting all of those
students ready for kindergarten. However, the additional
fourth day of 4-Day Pre-K allows the children extra fine
motor development,more complex practical mathematic
exposure, and the time to delve deeper into themes. |
Helpers
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Teacher helper: Helps the teacher with
various leadership responsibilities throughout the
day. |
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Engine:
Leads the class to the different rooms and locations
throughout the day. Sets the example of
expected behavior while in line. |
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Snack and Snack
Helper: Brings snack for the class.
Sets up the snack, with the snack helper.
(Uses premath skills of 1-1 correspondence and
counting) |
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Caboose: Walks at the end of the line
and makes sure that all of the students are in line.
Models appropriate line behavior.
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Table Wiper:
Sprays
and wipes the tables to prepare for snack time.
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Flag Person
- Holds the flag while the students sing "Grand Old
Flag." Models respect for the
flag. |
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Weather Person
- Observes the weather for the day and reads the
thermometer to determine the temperature. Reports the
conditions to the class using weather terminology.
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