Preschool CUrriculum

Kindergarten readiness

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:

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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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