Art Development

• Enjoys exploring art materials and their usage, including crayons, paints, paste, brushes, etc.
• Uses paste and other art media effectively

Language Development and Reading Readiness

• Begins to recognize colors and alphabet letters
• Develops a larger vocabulary through stories and discussion
• Participates in oral discussions
• Knows own name, the teacher’s name, and some classmates names
• Speaks Clearly
• Speaks in sentences
• Recognizes first name
• Recognizes majority of upper case letters
• Knows 6 basic colors

Math Readiness and Science

• Counts to 5
• Recognizes the numbers 1 -5
• Recognizes such geometric shapes as circles, squares and triangles
• Enjoys experimenting
• Shows an interest in the world around him/her
• 1-1 Correspondence
• 2 part patterning (A,B,A,B)
• Seriates (Small to Medium to Large)

Music Development

• Enjoys listening to music
• Participates in musical activities
• Enjoys using musical instruments

Physical Development

• Large muscle development (Running, Hopping, Jumping)
• Learns to communicate and master pottying needs effectively
• Shows dominant hand
• Holds Pencil and Crayon correctly
• Demonstrates Eye Hand Coordination (Puzzles, Stringing)
• Fine Muscle Development (Cutting, Coloring, Pasting)

Socio-Emotional Adjustment and Personal Habits

• Learns to adjust to new situations
• Enjoys being at school
• Gets along with other children
• Has Positive Self-Image
• Follows Classroom Rules
• Shows respect for own and others belongings
• Willing to try new activities

Work Habits

• Listens attentively
• Follows directions
• Puts forth effort
• Cares for materials