Language Arts
• Trace and print alphabet
• Printing own name
• Printing numerals
• Print rich environment
English/Literature
• Literature based curriculum
• Book initiated units, activities
• Appreciation of quality literature
• Children's authors and illustrators
Reading
• Phonics - letter recognition
• Oral skills of pronunciation, rhyming
• Make up own stories and rhymes
• Expressing experiences verbally
Classical and Modern Language
• French or Spanish
• Communication skills - songs and simple conversational phrases
• Pronunciation - emphasis on accuracy of sounds
• Culture - age appropriate look at related culture
Math
• Association of numbers with numerals
• Sequencing, problem solving, mazes
• Creating basic patterns and designs
• Comparing size and weight
Science
• Increase power of observation
• Weather and seasons
• Our bodies, food and nutrition
• Seeds and plants, birds and nests
• Farm animals |
Technology
• Basic computer skills
• Use of age-appropriate software
• How to use mouse and keyboard
• Letter and number recognition
Social Studies/History
• Awareness of self, family, friends
• Respect for others, community helpers
• Transportation
• Learning own address and phone number
Art
• Self-expression with clay, pencils, crayons
• Painting with brush, string, sponges, fingers
• Cutting and pasting
• Stamp paint designs
Music
• Play singing & rhythm games
• Movement
• Rote singing & memorizing songs
• Preparation of winter/spring program
Physical Education
• Movement exploration
• Gross motor skills
• Basic ball handling skills
• Group games - bean bags, bowling
Enrichment
• Gore Place, Drumlin Farm
• Audubon Ark
• Food Play
• Gerwick Puppets
• Concord Museum-Family Trees
• Revels
• Young Audiences
• Mother Goose |
