Social – Spiritual Development
- Learning about God and His love for us
- Becoming familiar with Bible stories and songs
- Recognizing symbols of religion (e.g. cross, church, Bible)
- Praying before snacks and meals & self-initiated prayers
- Developing and learning trust
- Developing a positive self-esteem
- Helping others and learning to compromise
- Developing ability to begin functioning with a group
- Developing initiative in activities and showing curiosity
- Practice and growth in self-efficiency
- Developing an appreciation for similarities & differences
- Engaging in various levels of play
Communication Arts
- Developing the ability to communicate needs and emotions verbally
- Speaking, listening, questioning and writing skills emerging
- Developing an awareness of print
- Growth and learning through participation in songs, fingerplays and stories
- Discovering role-playing, pretending, puppetry
- Gaining skill in enunciation and increasing vocabulary
Expressive Arts
- Developing creativity
- Utilizing a variety of media for self-expression:
- paint, chalk, markers, crayons, collage, dough, clay, wood, paper, blocks
- Developing an appreciation for rhythm, instruments, melodies, dance
- Becoming comfortable with self expression
- Becoming comfortable with the communication of ideas and feelings
Wellness
- Experiencing a balance of activity with rest and relaxation
- Learning about and practicing healthy eating habits
- Learning to take care of ourselves through hygiene and safety
- Developing fine motor skills and manipulating materials
- Working with large muscle groups & developing upper and lower body skills
- Engaging in vigorous indoor and outdoor play
Discovery
- Discovering concept of critical thinking, risk-taking, and problem-solving
- Discovering concepts through investigation and use of manipulatives
- Cutting, mixing, and measuring for food preparation
- Learning about the world through hands-on sensory experiences
