Curriculum for three year olds emphasizes language, activity and movement, with a concentration on large muscle activity. Appropriate activities include dramatic play, climbing, puzzles, blocks, plenty of outside play and the opportunity to listen to simple stories and then discuss them.
The Older Child Program provides for the following goals:
The most important area in this age group if self esteem. As a caregiver/teacher, our most important role is to promote the positive self image of each child as an individual. Every area of the child’s development must be addressed including: physical, cognitive, and psycho social. The child at this stage of their development will look to the adult for support and acceptance of their attempts. Periodic adult re-enforcement in the form of one on one time, hugs, smiles, friendly touch (pat on back, high five, etc.) can help the child to feel confident in his/her progress.
Curriculum for three year olds emphasizes language, activity and movement, with a concentration on large muscle activity. Appropriate activities include dramatic play, climbing, puzzles, blocks, plenty of outside play and the opportunity to listen to simple stories and then discuss them.
The Older Child Program provides for the following goals:
The most important area in this age group if self esteem. As a caregiver/teacher, our most important role is to promote the positive self image of each child as an individual. Every area of the child’s development must be addressed including: physical, cognitive, and psycho social. The child at this stage of their development will look to the adult for support and acceptance of their attempts. Periodic adult re-enforcement in the form of one on one time, hugs, smiles, friendly touch (pat on back, high five, etc.) can help the child to feel confident in his/her progress.
Preschooler’s have a greater capacity than younger children for learning and abiding by simple rules and clear consequences. They enjoy playing with peers and the beginning of cooperative play and sharing skills begin to develop. Conflicts can begin to be addressed with simple problem solving techniques.
Preschoolers develop in many areas and independence is helped by providing several choices in a wide range of planned activities especially developed for this age group.
- To build self confidence and a sense of self worth by allowing choices to be made within limits and to build on successful experiences.
- To promote and instill a sense of caring for, and sensitivity towards others.
- To provide a nurturing, relaxed and non-sexist environment with caring adults, where self concepts are enhanced; independence encouraged; free choice decisions offered; social skills acquired; and individuality respected.
- To provide large portions of time in which the child can spend playing and interacting with friends, in a range of different and satisfying activities. The activities will be drawn from these curriculum areas: art, science, cooking, music, movement, drama, language arts, large muscle, fine motor development, and math games.
- Provide the child with opportunities to gain competence in a variety of skills and techniques that increase their interest and control over their environment.
- Provide for each child’s physical well being while in our care.
- Provide opportunities to develop large motor skills and coordination through physically active play.
- Develop in the child an active curiosity about the world in which they live and an enthusiasm for learning, which stimulates exploratory behavior and creativity.
- Help the child to gain self discipline in an environment where they know the limits and the expectations.
- Develop in each child an appreciation for nature and beauty.
- Provide an atmosphere in the classroom which promotes respect for others and for the materials they work with.
- Provide a wide variety of activities within a routine where cooperative play is encouraged. Through these activities children will learn to be able to trust their own feelings about what they learn, hear, see and do, and begin to share these experiences with others
Language
- To encourage verbal expression and the sharing of ideas in a group situation: Names, areas of rooms, simple shapes, colors, textures, classifying introduction, manners, etiquette, dramatic play.
- Following of verbal and non-verbal directions, opposites, names of animals, introduction to spatial vocabulary (over, under), expressing of emotions, labeling of emotions.
- Recognition of each others names, label children's art work and class work with
Gross Motor
- Coordination is to be encouraged by hopping, balancing, running, crawling, climbing, jumping, throwing.
- Outdoor play—swinging, obstacle courses with running and with bicycles.
- Indoor play—body action songs, marching, dancing.
Large Muscle Skills
- Use of block play and accessories
- Mats and tumbling
- Outdoor climbing
Block Play
- Opportunity for isolated, parallel and cooperative play.
- Gain sense of power and achievement in the physical world.
- Experience emotional release through dramatic play.
- Engage in physical experiences through lifting, carrying and piling.
- Use creative expression and sense of design.
- Develop problem solving skills, number concepts, and language skills which
- help children to speak, listen and communicate.
- Role play using real family experiences and re-creation.
Reading Readiness (balanced literacy approach to encourage strong readers)
- Develop and improve on listening skills
- Following of directions
- Learn letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make
- Differences and likeness will be realized
- Develop skills in sequencing and matching
- Learn to enjoy quiet areas and isolated productive time
Science
- Develop an awareness of the natural environment
- Discover the natural characteristics of water, air and other elements
- Enjoy sensory experiences
- Sorting and classification based on size, shape and texture
- Develop an awareness of one’s body and how it works
Music
- Develop listening skills
- Learn musical tunes and memorize words
- Learn to control motor impulses
- Learn to enjoy and appreciate different types of music
- Express freedom of movement
- Become familiar with different musical instruments
- Improve self confidence and self concept
- Learn to follow and listen to directions
- Interaction and cooperative play skills developed
- Strengthen, tone and control large muscles
Math (through Everyday Math Program)
- Activities to aid in recognition of numbers and counting of items
- Promote understanding of the relationship between numerals and sets of objects
- Learn terms such as big/little, more/less, etc.
- Recognize and name basic geometric shapes
- Awareness and appreciation of the practical uses of numbers children see everyday on such items as: clocks, calendars, money, etc.
Self Help
- Encourage children to do things on their own
- Encourage hand -eye coordination, patience, taking turns, etc.
- Practice proper meal time manners, hand washing and sanitary skills, food serving andcleanup routines such as pouring juice/milk, setting tables, wiping tables, collecting plates, cups and disposing of properl
Social Emotional
- Games involving sharing and communication—help to develop respect for teachers and their peers.
- Develop a sense of pride in the environment by active participation in room setup and maintenance
- Acceptance of others differences and knowledge of others cultures, religions and their importance
Art
Art will be incorporated to enhance and encourage creativity, fine motor skills, usage of colors, eye hand coordination and perception. Different media will be introduced and their use encouraged.
- Cutting, pasting, basic collages, easel painting, finger painting, gluing, crayon drawing, markers, play dough, tracing, etc.
- New ways to use these items will be introduced as often as possible. A variety of artistic ways will be explored.
- Experimentation, exploration and expression of feelings difficult to put into words
- Develop small muscle coordination
- Experiment in shape and design
- Gain pleasure and satisfaction through different techniques
- Experience freedom of expression
- Understanding of mixing—two colors blended make an entirely new color
Manipulatives
The manipulative shelf is an open area during free play and planned activities. This equipment changes on a regular basis to prevent boredom. These activities enhance fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination and perception.
The equipment used can be any of the following: puzzles, large/small beads, peg boards, table blocks, stacking cylinders, sewing cards, Legos, play dough, etc…
Dramatic Play
- Create experiences to develop new ideas and thoughts
- Develop creative expression
- Develop language skills as they speak, listen and communicate
- Role play
Math (through Everyday Math Program)
- Activities to aid in recognition of numbers and counting of items
- Promote understanding of the relationship between numerals and sets of objects
- Learn terms such as big/little, more/less, etc.
- Recognize and name basic geometric shapes
- Awareness and appreciation of the practical uses of numbers children see everyday on such items as: clocks, calendars, money, etc.
Self Help
- Encourage children to do things on their own
- Encourage hand-eye coordination, patience, taking turns, etc.
- Practice proper meal time manners, hand washing and sanitary skills, food serving and cleanup routines such as pouring juice/milk, setting tables, wiping tables, collecting plates, cups and disposing of properly
Social Emotional
- Games involving sharing and communication—help to develop respect for teachers and their peers.
- Develop a sense of pride in the environment by active participation in room setup and maintenance
- Acceptance of others differences and knowledge of others cultures, religions and their importance
Art
- Art will be incorporated to enhance and encourage creativity, fine motor skills, usage of colors, eye hand coordination and perception. Different media will be introduced and their use encouraged.
- Cutting, pasting, basic collages, easel painting, finger painting, gluing, crayon drawing, markers, play dough, tracing, etc.
- New ways to use these items will be introduced as often as possible. A variety of artistic ways will be explored.
- Experimentation, exploration and expression of feelings difficult to put into words
- Develop small muscle coordination
- Experiment in shape and design
- Gain pleasure and satisfaction through different techniques
- Experience freedom of expression
- Understanding of mixing—two colors blended make an entirely new color
Manipulatives
The manipulative shelf is an open area during free play and planned activities. This equipment changes on a regular basis to prevent boredom. These activities enhance fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination and perception.
The equipment used can be any of the following: puzzles, large/small beads, peg boards, table blocks, stacking cylinders, sewing cards, Legos, play dough, etc…
Dramatic Play
- Create experiences to develop new ideas and thoughts
- Develop creative expression
- Develop language skills as they speak, listen and communicate
- Role play
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