Learning Standards for 3's and 4's

Social & Emotional Development:

Feeling independent and secure in a school setting
Following directions and taking turns
Become aware of individual feelings and be able to express them appropriately
Developing self-esteem
Learning to listen to others
Working cooperatively with other children and adults
Beginning friendships
Responsibility for personal hygiene
Self-help skills
Creative Expressions:
Use various art materials and techniques to represent one’s ideas and feelings
Engage freely in dramatic play with a variety of dress-up materials
Expressing oneself through music

Language Arts:

Attentive listening and retelling skills
Develop one’s vocabulary and share experiences
Communicate appropriately with other children and adults
Introduction to writing and recognizing alphabet
Recognizing opposites and patterns
Holidays and traditions
Enjoying stories and rhymes
Thematic finger plays and songs
First and last name recognition
Motor Skills – Small and Large:
Tearing, cutting, lacing, and coloring
Responding to music through movement and dance
Sensory motor experiences with play dough, sand, and water
Puzzle play
Manipulate a variety of tools (pencils, crayons, markers etc.)

Math:

Introduction to counting and calendar activities
Categorize by color, shape and size
Identify likenesses as differences among objects
Charting/graphing, patterns, and sequencing
Recognition / counting of numbers 0-10 3yr old’s
Recognition / counting of numbers 0-50 4yr. old’s

Sciences:

Predicting and observing
Cooking
Actively involve the five senses in discovery and manipulation
Become aware of changes in seasons and weather

Social Studies:

Children will begin to develop a connection between family, friends, and community
Recognize oneself as a unique individual and become aware of the distinctiveness of others
Show an awareness of people in the community who provide help and services.

Extras:

Certified teachers and staff
Small class sizes
Daily communication between parents and teachers