Beginning reading skills are introduced with a focus on sounds and rhymes.
Spelling
Identify upper and lower case letters, understand and recognize beginning, middle, and ending sounds.
Language Arts
Learn and understand the concept of how words come together to form sentences.
Learn parts of a sentence. (i.e. Subjects, Verb, etc)
Identify antonyms and synonyms.
Spanish
Identify basic vocabulary terms & basic commands.
Math
Sort, compare, and contrast objects.
Learn calendar skills with weather and seasons.
Comprehend numbers and amounts.
Count and recognize numbers 1-20.
Discover and create patterns.
Name and recognize shapes.
Practice with money and counting coins.
Science
Explore primary and secondary colors.
Identify the five senses.
Understand the concept of weather and the four seasons.
Understand the differences between living and non-living things.
Introduction to the solar system.
Social Studies
Develop positive self concepts and awareness as well as multicultural awareness.
Discuss history, special events, and holidays.
Understand and practice classroom and social rules.
Introduce the concept of maps and globes.
Computer Technology
Learn basic functions of the computer.
Develop techniques for handling & controlling various input devices.
Increase confidence in users with age-appropriate software programs.
Teach students by demonstrating knowledge of simple technology terms such as mouse, keyboard, printer and email.
Art
Children will use a variety of art materials to express themselves including tempera paint, watercolors, colored pencils, oil pastels, art chalk and clay.
We will also focus on the development of fine motor skills by creating torn paper collage and Australian dot paintings.
Physical Education
Develop basic gross motor skills and an understanding of good sportsmanship through cooperative play.
