With school on the horizon, pre-kindergartners are inspired to think critically, explore new ideas, and build on language, art, and social skills they’ll need to succeed.
Science
- Exploration: observe, research, chart findings, and use tools and technology
- Problem-Solving: conduct long-term projects to test ideas/find solutions ( studying ants, woodworking), science journals and annual science experiences
Art
- Visual Arts: communicate ideas visually; explore art books/artists; use a variety of mediums and tools
- Creative Movement: learn complex dances; understand rhythms/patterns in music
- Dramatic Arts: compose stories or plays; use imagination in play; assign roles
Math
- Number Sense: solve simple number problems; distinguish patterns; count objects; and make sets
- Spatial Relations: measure volume and size; build geometric structures; and understand concepts of time, rotating math stations and math journals
Self-Awareness
- Healthy Living Practices: yoga, mindfulness, and physical activity
- Nutrition and Safety: make healthy food choices; engage in cooking activities; take care of personal needs
- Nature Experiences: observe plants and animals; grow a garden; explore the natural world
Building Character
- Character and Community: understand home, the classroom, and the larger community; begin to develop positive character traits
- Environmental Awareness: care for plants or animals; recycle; clean up after ourselves
- Diversity Awareness: understand and appreciate differences; use maps
Caring
- Social-Emotional: develop friendships; ask for help; resolve conflict; express compassion and empathy; and identify emotions
- Executive Function: take turns; persevere through a task; regulate emotions; and see another’s perspective
Language
- Listening and Speaking: ask questions; expand vocabulary; and participate in back-and-forth discussions
- Early Literacy: listen to/retell stories; write simple charts, letters, and journals, daily pre-reading and writing