Curriculum Goals
This “pre-preschool” program has been designed with our youngest learners in mind. Children will have the opportunity to socialize with other 2.5 year olds in a group setting just for them! The low teacher/student ratio will allow endless opportunities for growth and development.
Social/Emotional Development
- Social Engagement in solitary and parallel play
- Introduction to sharing and empathizing with others
- Adjusting to being away from parents for short periods of time
- Participation in small group activities
Self-Care/Responsibilities
- Washing hands with limited assistance
- Progression with toileting skills
- Choosing from several activity options with limited assistance
- Beginning to participate in clean up
- Gaining a foundation for classroom behavior
Language Skills
- Communicating and sharing ideas/feelings with peers and teachers
- Enhancing vocabulary through language acquisition, activities, pretend play and storytelling
Fine Motor Development
- Large focus on pincer grasp/activities which strengthen hand and finger muscles
- Experimenting with various tools such as pencils, crayons, paintbrushes, etc. . .
- Working with puzzles
Cognitive Development
- Counting
- Observing and asking questions
- Naming colors and simple shapes
- Beginning to recognize name in print
- Naming body parts
- Investigating the world around them