CONTENT AREAS LANGUAGE & LITERACY

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2 LANGUAGE & LITERACY SCOPE OF CURRICULUM- PRE-K Recites alphabet Identifies 10 to 18 uppercase letters. Awareness of both upper and lower case letters Recognizes and Writes their own name Identifies rhyming words Understands positional words and opposites Recognizes simple high frequency words, including own name. Begins to recognize phonetic sounds Print and book awareness Identifies parts of a book, story elements, author, illustrator, etc. Enjoys and values of reading/literature Communicates ideas and expresses self by using words and expanded sentences Rhymes Finger Plays Books & other print materials Listening Centers Puppets Story time Lending Library Story Boards Story reenactment Writing Centers MATH Recites numbers in order from 1 to 10 Counts objects to 20 using one to one correspondence Identifies, copy, and extend patterns Identifies numbers to 10 Understands a simple graph more, less, etc. Identifies basic colors Identifies simple shapes Sequences objects by size Demonstrates awareness of measurement and comparison Sorters Blocks Manipulatives small and large Group Bean Bags Using Calendar Graphing SCIENCE Exhibits basic observation skills Conducts simple experiment and uses simple tools Answers the question What will happen and what did happen? Describes an object with increasing detail Names seasons, months and days of the week Explores life cycles of plants and animals Learns about animal and plant life Experiments Sensory Tables Sand Water Weather Nature and Outdoors Magnifying glasses Magnets Discovery Tools Physical Science Life Science Environment Planting seeds SOCIAL STUDIES Participates in activities and traditions associated with different cultures Develops awareness of types of work people do and the tools needed for their jobs Recognizes people earn money to buy things they want and need Participates as a member of the classroom Guest Speakers Celebrations All about me activities Art and Music

3 MOTOR SCOPE OF CURRICULUM PRE-K Demonstrates fine motor skills Scissor use Tools for writing and drawing Demonstrates gross motor skills Running, jumping, climbing, hopping Throwing, kicking, catching Balance and coordination Gym and Playground time /Relays Obstacle Courses Arts and Crafts Clay/Play-Dough Stringing Beads Climbing Stairs FITNESS/HEALTH Demonstrates proper handwashing technique Identifies healthy and unhealthy foods Uses toilet independently Understands importance of physical activity Color Me Healthy Yoga Hiking Bike Safety ART Experiences and experiments with various art mediums Develops creative expression through diverse methods, materials and textiles Painting Sculpting Gluing Collage Mobiles Variety of tools to create Art MUSIC Identifies musical instruments Uses body to dance/make movements Identifies that a child s body and voice are musical instruments Sings, listen to and moves to music Repeats simple patterns using voice, body and instruments Finger plays Clapping hands Use of musical Instruments Stomping Feet Snapping fingers Movement SELF/SOCIAL Follows classroom rules and routines Shares and takes turns Shows respect for others and property Handles transitions Shows problem solving skills Adapts to change Participates in and contributes during activities- small & large group Stays on task to completion Seeks and accepts help when needed Shows empathy and concern for others Snack Time Group Activities Independent activities Transition times Greets Teachers & Friends

4 LANGUAGE & LITERACY SCOPE OF CURRICULUM 3K Recites alphabet Awareness of upper case letters Recognizes his/her own name Awareness of rhyming words Begins to identify opposites Print and book awareness Identifies parts of book author/illustrator/elements of story Enjoys and values reading/literature Communicates ideas and expresses self by using 3-4 word sentences Follows simple 2 step directions Rhymes & Finger plays Books Listening Centers Puppets Story time Lending Library Block letters Play-dough letters Letter tracing Story Boards MATH Recites numbers in order from 1 to 10 Counts objects to 5 using one to one correspondence Identifies, copies, and extends AB patterns only Identifies numbers to 1-5 Awareness of a simple graph more, less, etc. Identifies basic colors Identifies simple shapes Sequences objects by size big and small Demonstrates awareness of measurement and comparisonbetween two groups (i.e. which is longer, more/less/same) Sorters Blocks Manipulatives small and large group Bean Bags Using Calendar Gluing collages with 1-10 pieces Numbers hidden in sensory bins SCIENCE Exhibits basic observation skills Conducts simple experiment and uses simple tools Answers the question What will happen and what did happen? Describes an object with increasing detail Begins to identify season, days of the week Explores life cycles of plants and animals Learns about animal and plant life Identifies materials by texture smooth/rough; hard/soft Experiments Sensory Tables Sand Water Weather Nature and Outdoors Magnifying glasses Magnets Physical Science Life Science Environment Planting seeds SOCIAL STUDIES Participates in activities associated with different cultures Develops awareness of types of work people do and the tools needed for their jobs Recognizes that money is used to buy things they want or need Develops awareness of the environment (Earth Day, recycling, etc.) Recognizes self as a member of family, preschool and community Participates as a member of the classroom Identifies similarities and differences in people Guest Speakers Celebrations All about me activities Art and Music

5 MOTOR SCOPE OF CURRICULUM 3K Demonstrates fine motor skills Age appropriate scissor use snips with scissors Uses a variety of tools for writing and drawing Stacks blocks Experiments with tracing/writing lines, shapes, letters Demonstrates gross motor skills Running, jumping, climbing, hopping Throwing, kicking, catching Balance and coordination Gym and Playground time /Relays Obstacle Courses Arts and Crafts Clay/Play-Dough Peg boards Beading on a string Stacking FITNESS/HEALTH ART MUSIC SELF/SOCIAL Demonstrates proper handwashing technique Identifies healthy and unhealthy foods Uses toilet independently Understands importance of physical activity Experiences and experiments with various art mediums Develops creative expression through diverse methods, materials and textiles Awareness of musical instruments and their sounds Uses body to dance/make movements Sings, listens to and moves to music Repeats simple patterns using voice, body and instruments Follows classroom rules and routines Shares and takes turns Learns to resolve conflict by using words Shows respect for others and property Handles transitions Learns to control his/her own feelings and actions Adapts to change Participates in and contributes during activities- small & large group Ability to stay on task to completion Seeks and accepts help/comfort when needed Learns to make choices Begins to seek friendships Separates easily from Caregiver Self Help (putting on shoes, hang up coat, button pants, etc.) Contributes to classroom clean up Shows empathy and concern for others Color Me Healthy Yoga Hiking Safety Painting Sculpting Gluing Collage Mobiles Variety of tools Finger plays Clapping hands Stomping Feet Musical instruments Movement games Snack Time Group Activities Independent activities Transition times