5 Day Pre-K Class (4-5 Year Olds)

General Description

The Pre-Kindergarten class meets the growing needs of students who are ready for a five-day program. This class focuses on expanding pre-reading, writing, science and math concepts. Class size is limited to 18 (one lead teacher, one assistant teacher). The class meets Monday through Friday in the mornings from 8:30am - 11:30am or in the afternoons from 12:30pm - 3:30pm. Students must be 4 by September 1. To register, please download a registration form . For tuition policies and rates, see our tuition page .

Curriculum Goals

Social:

Independently follows classroom routine
Initiates play with other students
Participates and takes turns when playing organized games and during circle time
Initiates and participates in imaginary play
Follows two and three step directions without reminder
Independently takes care of self and personal items

Language:

Uses appropriate language to express opinions, wants and needs
Uses appropriate language to initiate conversation with other children
Uses appropriate language to initiate play with other children
Uses appropriate language to relay a story or experience to the teacher and other students

Math:

Recognizes numbers "0-20"
Sorts objects by size, color, shape
Completes AB and ABC patterns with manipulatives
Does simple addition and subtraction with manipulatives
Counts objects up to 20
Recognizes number sequences up to 20

Science:

Engages in simple science experiments
Predicts simple outcomes
Describes and understands reasoning for outcomes

Pre-reading:

Recognizes upper and lower case alphabet letters
Knows alphabet sequence
Recognizes some written words
Understands and knows letter sounds
Shows interest in retelling stories
Sequences simple pictures and tells a story about the pictures

Fine-motor:

Engages in coloring, painting and writing activities
Writes name using upper and lower case letters
Draws simple pictures
Duplicates shapes
Uses scissors correctly to cut basic shapes

Gross-motor:

Climbs, jumps, walks, runs during gross-motor activity time
Participates in ball handling, music, dance and game time

Teachers use:

A phonics program for phonics based reading
Tubbing– a math program that uses manipulatives for sorting, categorizing, patterning, adding and subtracting

All units incorporate these goals in a variety of ways to developmentally challenge the student. These are goals we will work toward in class, but each child will move forward at their own developmental rate.


Home Philosophy History Programs Special Events Testimonials Contact Us Little Learners 3 years Transition (3-4 Years) 4 years Pre-K Kindergarten Policies Calendar Tuition Registration Form	5 Day Pre-K Class (4-5 Year Olds) General Description The Pre-Kindergarten class meets the growing needs of students who are ready for a five-day program. This class focuses on expanding pre-reading, writing, science and math concepts. Class size is limited to 18 (one lead teacher, one assistant teacher). The class meets Monday through Friday in the mornings from 8:30am - 11:30am or in the afternoons from 12:30pm - 3:30pm. Students must be 4 by September 1. To register, please download a registration form . For tuition policies and rates, see our tuition page . Curriculum Goals Social: Independently follows classroom routine Initiates play with other students Participates and takes turns when playing organized games and during circle time Initiates and participates in imaginary play Follows two and three step directions without reminder Independently takes care of self and personal items Language: Uses appropriate language to express opinions, wants and needs Uses appropriate language to initiate conversation with other children Uses appropriate language to initiate play with other children Uses appropriate language to relay a story or experience to the teacher and other students Math: Recognizes numbers "0-20" Sorts objects by size, color, shape Completes AB and ABC patterns with manipulatives Does simple addition and subtraction with manipulatives Counts objects up to 20 Recognizes number sequences up to 20 Science: Engages in simple science experiments Predicts simple outcomes Describes and understands reasoning for outcomes Pre-reading: Recognizes upper and lower case alphabet letters Knows alphabet sequence Recognizes some written words Understands and knows letter sounds Shows interest in retelling stories Sequences simple pictures and tells a story about the pictures Fine-motor: Engages in coloring, painting and writing activities Writes name using upper and lower case letters Draws simple pictures Duplicates shapes Uses scissors correctly to cut basic shapes Gross-motor: Climbs, jumps, walks, runs during gross-motor activity time Participates in ball handling, music, dance and game time Teachers use: A phonics program for phonics based reading Tubbing– a math program that uses manipulatives for sorting, categorizing, patterning, adding and subtracting All units incorporate these goals in a variety of ways to developmentally challenge the student. These are goals we will work toward in class, but each child will move forward at their own developmental rate.

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