Preschool Development

In preschool, children are encouraged to develop foundational skills in a nurturing environment that fosters curiosity and growth. Expectations include learning basic social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and communicating with peers and teachers. Children will explore early literacy and numeracy concepts through engaging activities and play, which promote critical thinking and problem-solving. Independence is nurtured as they learn to follow routines, make choices, and take care of their personal belongings. Overall, the preschool experience aims to build confidence and a love for learning, setting the stage for future educational success.

Understand self and others

      To know:      

1.      Own first and last name

2.      Birthday

3.      Age

4.      Address

5.      Phone number

6.      Parent’s name

7.      Teacher’s name

8.      Other children in the classroom

9.      Parts of the body

Acquire basic cognitive skills

To know:

1.      Shapes

2.      Colors

3.      Location (front/back, top/bottom, above/below…)

4.      Time (yesterday, today, tomorrow, days of the week)

5.      Opposites

Understand the social world

      To learn about:

1.      Group life

2.      Family structures and responsibilities

3.      The  community and its people

Develop language skills

       To know:

1.      Verbal labels to objects, ideas, and feelings

2.      How to participate in informal conversations

3.      How to follow directions

4.      How to listen to stories

5.      How to play word games

6.      How to develop an interest in written words

7.      How to develop an interest in labels and books

Develop physical skills and coordination

  To develop:

1.  Small motor skills using manipulative materials or activities

2. Large muscle skills through building, climbing, lifting, running, jumping, swinging, dancing, and other activities