Emotional Development

• Care for own possessions and those belonging to the group most of the time

• Place some toys, materials, etc., in their proper places without constant reminders

• Learn and accept new routines and changes

• Deal with emotions in a developmentally appropriate way

• Respond to redirection from staff in a  constructive way

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Social Development

• Understand and participate as a cooperative member of a small group

• Share toys and equipment

• Cooperate in some group activities and projects

• Identify various kinds of transportation

 

Cognitive Development

• Recognize basic colors: red, white, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, blue, brown, and black

• Develop an awareness of our five senses

• Follow a sequence of at least two directions

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Verbal and Written Language

• Recognize and say personal information such as age and name

• Speak in complete sentences

• Follow simple directions

• Incorporate new words learned into everyday vocabulary

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Reading and Literature

• Name and letters of the alphabet (lower and upper case)

• Recognize some sight words in the environment

• Listen and enjoy being read to

• Recite one or two simple rhymes

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Science

• Participate in planting seeds and caring fro growing plants

• Learn about some basic changes such as ice melting and water boiling 

• Construct simple structures using blocks and other building materials

• Experience and talk about weather changes in a simple way

• Practice basic habits for good health

• Help prepare and tell about healthy foods

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Pre-math Skills

• Rote count from 1-10

• recognize most numeral from 1-5

• Set enough snacks and objects on a table for at least 5 children

• Match a number of objects to corresponding items

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Physical Milestones

• Kick a ball

• Squat while playing

• Walk backwards or sideways while pulling a toy

• Back into a chair to sit down

• Ride a small-wheeled toy

• Carry a large toy while walking

• Remove lids from containers

• Nest cups and boxes inside each other

• Take off shoes, hat and socks

• String large beads with two hands

• Raise and drink from a cup, then out it back on the table