The following is a list of objectives for our 3K classes. All of these items will be introduced to your child in a creative learning environment. Your child will be encouraged to learn at his/her own pace and should not feel pressured. It is our goal that he/she becomes familiar with these objectives. Our curriculum offers hands-on experience, learning through fun, games, art and music.

Academic

• Identifies written first name
• Identifies numbers 1-10
• Tells a simple story in correct order
• Puts similar items into simple sets
• Identifies 8 basic colors
• Identifies 4 basic shapes (square, circle, triangle, rectangle)
• Recites days of the week in order
• Names four seasons
• Recites address and phone number and identifies birthday
• Introduction to letters
• Identifies simple opposites (big-little, light-dark, hard-soft)
• Recites simple Bible verses
• Familiar with simple Bible stories

Motor Skills

• Uses scissors and glue correctly
• Holds pencil correctly
• Hops and runs
• Runs and stops suddenly
• Balances on one foot
• Throws a ball
• Catches a ball

Social Skills

Children will participate in learning activities that promote the development of personal independence and responsible behavior. Skills emphasized will include:

• Sharing
• Taking turns
• Playing cooperatively
• Helping others (being a helper)
• Using manners (please, thank-you, yes/no sir & yes/no ma’am)
• Listening to and following directions
• Putting their book bags and personal items in their designated cubbies or on their hooks
• Using the bathroom unassisted

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