Preschool Daily Curriculum Goals
Art
 hold a crayon correctly 
draw using different colors
 clean and take care of self and materials used in activities
 identify tools needed for an art project. 
use tools in an appropriate manner.
return materials to proper place.

develop ability to work alone or in small groups

show interest in the artworks of others

show pride of accomplishment

hold scissors properly
Literacy / Language Arts

ask and answer questions.

give his / her first and last name.

speak in clear and complete sentences.

communicate basic needs appropriately

participate in appropriate role play.

take an active part in group activities.

take turns in a discussion.

demonstrate attentive listening skills without interrupting.

follow simple oral directions.

listen and repeat words, phrases, and simple sentences

attempt to write part or whole first name
Math

count orally from 1 to 10

recognize numerals 1 to 5 in random order

recognize the difference between numbers and letters

construct models with blocks and puzzles
Music

listen and respond to music

sing alone and with others

develop a repertoire of songs to be sung from memory

identify a favorite song

recognize familiar songs when played or sung
Health, Safety, and Physical Education

use playground equipment appropriately

demonstrate body-space awareness and personal control

develop self-help skills

dressing self with minimal help

wash hands before eating, after toilet, after outside playtime, after coughing, sneezing, nose blowing, or when asked.

use toilet facilities appropriately

use tissue to blow nose, and dispose of it properly

clean up personal space after lunch, snack time, etc

stand in line appropriately

take turns with guidance when playing games

respect the abilities of others

recite his / her first and last name

follow school rules
Religion

recognize his / her own goodness.

recognize Jesus as friend and teacher.

exhibit the ability to share, care for, love, and forgive others.

recognize the love others have for her/him.

discuss that God’s love makes him/her special.

list some of the people who love him/her.

use Jesus as a role model.

recognize that all God’s creation is good.

acknowledge that everything/everyone is created by God.

begin to accept responsibility for their world and all living things

experience signs and symbols of church, i.e. Sign of the Cross, genuflecting, kneeling, bowing, tabernacle, blessing with holy water

acknowledge that Mary is the Mother of Jesus

experience that God speaks to us through the Bible and its stories

know that prayer is talking and listening to God.

recite simple prayers, i.e. The Sign of the Cross, meal blessing, Angel of God, Hail Mary, etc.

know that God listens to our prayers.

listen respectfully to God’s word.

verbalize spontaneous, personal prayers.

discuss that he/she may pray at any time or in any place.

discuss that each person has feelings.

discuss ways to express sorrow, anger, happiness, and love.

identify own feelings
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express feelings and emotions in a developmentally appropriate manner.

respect the feelings of others.

realize that God loves us and forgives us.

practice ways to forgive others

discuss consequences of inappropriate behavior
Science

observe changes in weather.

discuss appropriate dress for various weather.

observe the changes in the seasons.

observe the difference between day and night
Social Studies

use vocabulary such as before and after

sing and rhyme to explore vocabulary associated with calendar, i.e. day, week, month, year.

demonstrate awareness of location and direction by using vocabulary like up, down, far, close, above, inside, outside, next to, over, and under

discuss the relationship between weather and dress

recognize the flags of the United States and Colorado.

recognize the importance of rules and laws.

be responsible for personal items.

respect others and their property.

cooperate with others.

show kindness toward others.

take an active role in class i.e. standing up for self

identify needs, i.e. shelter, food, parents, etc.

realize that resources are limited.

realize that we must not waste.
realize that we must keep our Earth safe and clean.

accept responsibility for classroom jobs and assignments