Pre-K 3 Curriculum

Pre-Writing

• tracing lines (vertical, horizontal, wavy, curved, slanted, and circles
• exposure to and introducing name writing

Literature and Language

• exposure to books, storytelling, and poetry
• discussion of the literature that was read

Reading Readiness

• patterns, same/different, matching, opposites, go-togethers, following directions, recognizing their name in print

Fine Motor

• cutting, tearing, bead lacing, small manipulatives
• playing with play-doh to strengthen hand muscles

Sensory Experience

• playing in various textures at their table and in the sensory table: shaving cream, pudding, beans, rice, sand, etc.

Creative Art

• using various mediums to create and construct projects

Creative Writing

• dictating "stories" to be written by the teacher
• illustrating their stories

Music and Movement

• moving their bodies to various rhythms while listening to music
• stopping their bodies and "freezing" when music stops

Religion

• learning about Jesus and His love for us
• learning about important biblical figures using Bible stories and activities

Physical Education

• practicing/using gross motor skills with our P.E. teacher

Music

• exposure to the various instrument, sounds, notes, songs, and rhythms with our Music teacher

Self Help Skills

• taking off/putting on coat and backpack
• hanging up coat and backpack
• taking care of own bathroom needs
• getting out their own materials when needed

Colors

• identifying and naming the various colors

Pre-Math

• shapes
• one-to-one correspondence