Welcome to the 3-year-old curriculum. We will focus on building your child’s confidence and self-esteem through creating experiences for him/her that require independence such as: a job of the week, unpacking his/her things in the morning, cleaning up after himself/herself, etc. Three-year olds will also work on resolving conflicts, cooperating with others, problem solving, and expressing their feelings. This will help your child learn social/emotional skills. These skills are what will help your child succeed in life. Here are some highlights of our 3-year-old curriculum:
Theme and Bible Story of the Week:
- School-wide theme and bible story of the week
- Open-ended questions and discussions to enhance thinking and listening skills
- Visual aids and props used to aid in learning
Letter of the Week:
- Letters introduced according to the developmental order of writing (straight lines, curved lines, then slanted lines)
- Frog Street Press Letter Books used to introduce letter and words that begin with that letter
- Recognition of upper and lower-case letters and introduction to letter sounds
- ABC letter page reinforces writing and coloring (Please note that writing and coloring will not be forced!)
Fundanoodle:
- Fundanoodle terms used to correctly write each letter
- Pound boards used to build hand strength and eye-hand coordination
- Activity workbook used to improve fine motor skills
Math Skills:
- Large group instruction daily
- Small group instruction once a week
- Skills include: colors, shapes, patterns, exposure to numbers 1-30, positions, graphing, classifying, pennies/nickels, and visual estimation
- Math activities and manipulatives present in various centers
Science Skills:
- Touch and visual exploration in centers and activities
- Problem solving and discovery
- Sensory table available at least two times a week
- Attend the science room once a week
- Outdoor learning center available to classrooms: garden, picnic, and music area
Social and Emotional Skills:
- Learn skills through play in centers: dramatic play, block, manipulatives, science, art, music, and library
- Character education traits discussed daily with monthly themed traits
Assigned jobs
Language Skills:
- Opportunities to express self during circle activities: open-ended questions, calendar, weather, Pledge of Allegiance, theme of week, Bible story of week, daily math concept, group songs, stories
- Show and Share will be scheduled at least once a month per child
Fine and Gross Motor Skills:
- Play daily on playground or in the gym weather permitting with age appropriate toys
- Classroom art with use of markers, pencils, scissors, glue, paints, etc.
- Movement activities in classroom