Our Curriculum
A well-rounded preschool curriculum typically focuses on fostering the overall development of children across multiple domains. Here’s a breakdown of key components in a comprehensive preschool curriculum:
1. Language and Literacy Development
- Skills Focus: Vocabulary building, listening comprehension, phonological awareness (rhyming, sound recognition), and early writing.
- Activities: Storytime, sing-along rhymes, letter tracing, and interactive conversations.
2. Mathematics
- Skills Focus: Number recognition, basic counting, understanding shapes, sorting, and simple patterns.
- Activities: Counting games, shape puzzles, and building blocks for learning spatial relationships.
3. Social and Emotional Development
- Skills Focus: Sharing, taking turns, following instructions, expressing emotions, and problem-solving.
- Activities: Group play, circle time discussions, role-playing, and empathy-based games.
4. Physical Development
- Skills Focus: Fine motor skills (using scissors, drawing), gross motor skills (jumping, running), and coordination.
- Activities: Outdoor play, obstacle courses, crafts, and activities that involve using small and large muscles.
5. Creative Arts
- Skills Focus: Artistic expression, imagination, and creativity through visual arts, music, drama, and dance.
- Activities: Painting, singing, dramatic play, and music exploration.
6. Cognitive Development and Problem-Solving
- Skills Focus: Critical thinking, reasoning, and exploration of the world around them.
- Activities: Puzzles, science experiments (e.g., mixing colors), nature walks, and sensory exploration.
7. Science and Nature Exploration
- Skills Focus: Understanding the environment, plants, animals, and basic scientific concepts.
- Activities: Gardening, observing weather, animal studies, and simple experiments (water and sand play).
8. Social Studies
- Skills Focus: Basic understanding of community, family roles, and cultural diversity.
- Activities: Learning about family traditions, simple geography, and recognizing community helpers.
9. Practical Life Skills
- Skills Focus: Independence, responsibility, and basic self-care.
- Activities: Learning to clean up after play, washing hands, setting up for meals, and dressing themselves.