Pre 3 Curriculum
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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
. 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