Child's World
Curriculum
Three Years
This is a developmentally appropriate program that addresses all aspects of the child: social/emotional, physical, and academic. The curriculum focuses on language development
and social responsibility. The goals of this program are to promote a positive attitude towards school, readiness for a pre-kindergarten program and a love of learning.
During Sharing Time the child learns to:
- listen quietly
- express curiosity
- build independence
- respect the rights and property of others
- develop basic communication skills
- make friends and share willingly
During Work Time the child learns to:
- follow simple directions
- complete a simple task
- use school materials correctly
- explore various school & art materials
- enjoy school work
- classify, order and sequence
- count and compare
- exercise small muscles
- improve eye-hand coordination
- identify shapes & colors
During Story Time the child learns to:
- enjoy different kinds of stories & poems
- listen and answer questions
- discuss stories in meaningful ways
- develop a love of books & stories
During Music Time the child learns to:
- appreciate songs and rhythms
- explore gross motor movements with music
- participate in a group activity
- express feelings with music & movement
During Physical Activity the child learns to:
- develop more control of body movements
- improve flexibility & balance
- increase coordination
- enjoy ball skills, climbing, swinging
- practice balance skills
- build self-confidence
During Play Time the child learns to:
- get along with others
- practice some self-control
- use words to solve problems
- use words to express feelings
- make choices and develop a sense of fairness
- become a social being
Units Include:
- Me & My Family
- Nursery Rhymes
- Colors
- Numbers
- Health & Nutrition
- Transportation
- Community Helpers - Police & Traffic Safety, Mail Carriers, Fire Rescuers
- Nature
- Animals of the World
- Various Holiday Celebrations like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Chinese New Year, Lantern Festival, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day