Science, Nature and Mathematics

• Make observations
• Predict outcomes
• Experiment with different substances
• Care for living things such as plants and animals
• Learn ways to protect our environment
• Participate in money raising events
• Learn about purchasing and using money

Language Development

• Verbalize emotions
• Participate in group discussions
• Expand their vocabulary
• Develop creative expression through music and story telling
• Share experiences with friends and adults

Physical Development

Small Motor

• To assemble or disassemble items in art and science areas
• To create hobby projects such as sewing, weaving, pottery, and bead work
• Use writing skills to create stories, plays and songs

Large Motor

• Participate in group games, and individual and team sports
• Do basic tumbling skills such as somersault and cartwheels
• Balance on a beam
• Learn basic swimming skills
• Develop hand/eye/ball coordination
• Can run, jump, hop, skip and throw in a variety of combinations and sequences

Health/ Safety and Nutrition

• Learn about good nutrition
• Practice good health habits such as hand washing, and exercising
• Learn how to prepare foods
• Learn bus/van safety rules
• Develop safety awareness in the center, home and community
• Learn life skills

Creative Expression

• Express him/herself through arts and crafts
• Create and tell stories
• Creative dramatics and role playing
• Dancing, singing, playing instruments

Living in Our World (Practical Life)

• Become aware of different cultures
• Understand differences and similarities
• Learn about themselves, their families and friends
• Learn manners and respect for others
• Care for own belongings
• Care and respect for the classroom, building and other people
• Develop independence and self-reliance
• Learn to work with others cooperatively
• Learn sportsmanship skills