Preschool Curriculum

Kindergarten readiness

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Throughout the year, the teachers will observe the students for kindergarten readiness, primarily in the three-day class, as a tool to help the teachers and parents recognize the child’s strengths as well as areas for improvement. Abilities are generally evaluated in the following four categories:






1. Large/Small Motor Development
  • Walks a straight line 
  • Runs, jumps, and marches 
  • Hops and balances on one foot 
  • Controls pencil, crayons, and paintbrush 
  • Handles scissors appropriately 
  • Completes simple puzzles (5 pieces) 
  • Cuts and draws simple shapes 
2. Social/Emotional Development
  • Knows first and last name, parents’ names, address and phone number 
  • Can separate easily from parents 
  • Plays cooperatively with others 
  • Can take turns 
  • Maintains self-control 
  • Able to follow directions 
  • Participates in group activities 
3. Cognitive Development
  • * Recognizes primary colors 
  • Recognizes simple shapes 
  • Recognizes number 1-10 
  • Counts to 20 
  • Counts objects 
  • Can follow a pattern 
  • Can name various body parts 
4. Language/Literacy Development
  • Recognizes letters of the alphabet 
  • Recognizes and prints first name 
  • Can repeat songs and finger plays
  •  Can tell a story from pictures 
  • Pays attention 
  • Talks in front of peers 
  • Shows an interest in books 

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