PreK Curriculum
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Pre Kindergarten Daily Curriculum Goals
Arthold scissors properlyuse appropriate grip for crayons, markers, and pencilscontrol tools when painting, drawing, gluing, etcadd detail to personal artclean and take care of self and materials used in activities.identify tools needed for an art project.use tools in an age appropriate manner.return materials to proper place.describe art in his / her own wordswork alone or in small groupsinitiate some projectscombine and use different mediums for self-expressionshow interest in the artworks of othersshow pride of accomplishment
Language Artsuse appropriate complex sentences, i.e. correct pronouns, more than one subject, more than one adjective, etc.give his / her first and last name.ask and answer age appropriate questions.speak with increasing independence, clarity, and fluidity.use different question words such as who, what, where, etc.communicate basic needs and feelings verbally.describe personal experiences using increasingly complex vocabulary and sentences, i.e. show-and-share, calendar time, etcengage in group activities and discussions.respect rights of others in discussions, i.e. take turns, listen to others, follow established routines.demonstrate attentive, courteous listening skillsmaintain eye contact with speaker.follow at least three-step oral directions.listen and repeat words, phrases, and sentences.sit quietly and be attentive for a whole story.recognize first and last namerecognize and write the letters of his / her first namerecite the alphabet.enjoy stories for fun.choose a variety of different types of literaturedemonstrate proper care and use of booksprint first name
Mathequate “zero” to quantity of nothingcount orally from 1 to 20recognize numerals 0 to 10 in random orderconstruct models with blocks and puzzles of at least 20 piecesMusiclisten and respond to musicsing alone and with othersdevelop a repertoire of songs from memoryidentify a favorite songrecognize familiar songs when played or sungrecognize familiar tunesestablish good listening habits
Health, Safety, and Physical Educationuse playground equipment appropriatelydemonstrate body-space awareness and personal controldevelop self-help skillsdressing self including shoes, boots, coats, hats, mittens, etcorganizing backpacks and personal belongingswash hands before eating, after toilet, after outside playtime, after coughing, sneezing, nose blowing, or when asked.use toilet facilities appropriatelyuse tissue to blow nose, and dispose of it properlyclean up personal space after lunch, snack time, etcrecognize limits in play, rest when tired, get a drink when thirsty, etcstand in line appropriately.demonstrate willingness to participate as an individual and as a member of a team.demonstrate effective participation skills such as taking turns, sharing, getting along with others,
keep winning and losing in perspective.participate in directed games with rules and limits.apply safety practices.recite his / her first and last namefollow school rulesidentify feelings and exhibit appropriate ways to express themdiscuss the relationship between behaviors and their consequencesReligionrecognize self-worth and build positive self-esteem through recognition of his / her own gifts and talentsuse Jesus as a role model.experience God as always loving and knowing each one by name.recognize the gifts and talents of others.develop a sense of membership in community of people loved by God.identify self as a member of the Catholic community.discuss the saints and the Blessed Virgin Mary as members of God’s familyparticipate in faith experiencesexperience signs and symbols of church, i.e. Sign of the Cross, genuflecting, kneeling, bowing, tabernacle, blessing with holy water, crucifix, Rosary, statuesrecite simple prayers, i.e. The Sign of the Cross, meal blessing, Angel of God, Hail Mary, Our Father, Glory Be, etc.experience that the Bible and its stories are God’s word.know that prayer is talking and listening to God.verbalize spontaneous, personal prayers.discuss that he/she may pray at any time or in any place.listen respectfully to God’s word.demonstrate reverent behavior during prayer and in churchdiscuss that each person has feelings.discuss ways to express sorrow, anger, happiness, and love.identify own feelings.demonstrate respect for the authority of parents, teachers, and community workersdemonstrate Christian attitudes of sharing, taking turns, listening, helping, celebrating, thanking, apologizing, changing inappropriate behavior, and forgiving.respect others’ feelings, property, opinions, space, etc.realize that God loves us and forgives us.discuss and practice making appropriate behavioral choices.discuss and take responsibility for the consequences of inappropriate behavior.
Scienceidentify characteristics of the seasons.identify the weather of the day.discuss appropriate dress for the weather.discuss the difference between day and nightuse five senses to investigate states of mattermake predictionsuse appropriate technology tools, such as computers, CD players, etc
Social Studiesuse vocabulary such as before, after, yesterday, today, tomorrowsing and rhyme to explore vocabulary associated with calendar, i.e. day, week, month, year, yesterday, today, tomorrowrecognize the difference in others and celebrate diversitydemonstrate awareness of location and direction by using vocabulary like right, left, far, near, above, below, across, between, inside, outside, next to, over, and under.discuss the relationship between weather and dressrecognize the flags of the United States and Coloradorecite the Pledge of Allegiance.recognize the importance of rules and lawsdiscuss the relationship of actions and consequences.be responsible for personal items.respect others and their property.cooperate with others.show kindness toward others.label needs and wants.realize that resources are limited.realize that we must not waste.realize that we must keep our Earth safe and clean.use toys, materials, and tools appropriately.accept responsibility for classroom jobs and assignments.______________________________________________________________________