This curriculum is an abbreviated addition. We will be glad to provide you with up our detailed curriculum for our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classroom when you visit us.
SEPTEMBER: ALL ABOUT ME!
Orientation – Welcome! Classroom rules and schedules
Social Studies – All about me & my friends: likes & differences
Science – Autumn and weather changes, animal hibernation
Music – Learning new songs
Readiness – Review basic skills, following directions
Mathematics -Review basic skills, introduce the calendar
Cooking – With apples
Art – Crafts with leaves and apples
Dramatic Play – Dress-up clothes, dolls and housekeeping
Field Trip – Apple orchard
OCTOBER: SAFETY
Social Studies – Street Smarts: Never talk to strangers
Science – Fire safety rules
Music – Halloween finger-plays
Readiness – Fine motor skills
Mathematics – Manipulatives
Holiday – Halloween: class parties and trick-or-treating
Cooking – Halloween treats
Art – Halloween decorations
Dramatic Play – Fireman uniforms and Halloween costumes
Field Trip – Fire station tour, fire truck visit, Officer Dan – Halloween safety
Misc. – Parent’s Night, school pictures
NOVEMBER: COOPERATION
Social Studies – Cooperation between Pilgrims and Native Americans
Science – Magnets
Music – Native American songs and games
Readiness – Letter recognition
Mathematics – Number recognition
Holiday – Thanksgiving: our own Thanksgiving feast
Cooking – Thanksgiving luncheon
Art – Thanksgiving decorations
Dramatic Play – Native American and Pilgrim dress-up
Field Trip – Library tour
Misc – Food drive for the local food pantry
DECEMBER: CULTURES
Social Studies – Christmas and holidays around the world
Science – Maps: locating other countries and climates
Music – Holiday songs and musical instruments
Readiness – Letter writing
Mathematics – Writing numerals
Holiday – Christmas: class parties and a Santa visit
Cooking – Foods from different cultures and holiday treats
Art – Holiday and cultural decorations
Dramatic Play – Dress-up from different cultures
Field Trip – Christmas caroling at the nursing home
Misc – The Giving Tree
JANUARY: FAMILY
Social Studies – Me and my family
Science – Dinosaurs
Music – Family favorites
Readiness – Phonics
Mathematics – Shapes and colors
Holiday – Martin Luther King Day & Chinese New Year
Cooking – Favorite Family Recipe
Dramatic Play – Teacher’s choice
Field Trip – In House – Magician Visit
Art – Family tree, dinosaurs
Misc. – Progress Reports
FEBRUARY: HEALTH
Social Studies – Community Helpers
Science – My body and teeth, Winter weather
Music – Rhyming songs
Readiness – Word recognition
Mathematics – Categorize, pattern and sequence
Holiday – Valentine’s Day: President’s Day
Cooking – Healthy Valentine treats
Art – Valentine cards, body features
Dramatic Play – Community helpers
Field Trip – In House – Dental Hygienist visit
Misc. – “Be Kind to Your Heart” Month
MARCH: NUTRITION
Social Studies – Farming
Science – Food Pyramid
Music – Food poems and finger plays
Readiness – Rhyming words
Mathematics – Sets, 1-1 correspondence
Holiday – Saint Patrick’s Day; Dr Seuss’ Birthday;
Clubhouse Birthday, Established in 1987
Cooking – Healthy snacks
Art – Saint Patrick’s Day decorations, crafts with foods
Dramatic Play – Baker supplies or country store
Field Trip – In House – Animal Show
Misc. – Green Eggs & Ham for breakfast
APRIL: EARTH
Social Studies – Transportation
Science – Earth and space, Spring weather: plants and insects
Music – Easter poems
Readiness – Classifying and sequencing words and pictures
Mathematics – Problem solving
Holiday – Easter: egg hunt and Easter Bunny visit!
Cooking – Easter eggs
Art – Easter decorations
Dramatic Play – Teacher’s choice
Field Trip – Children’s museum, school bus tour
Misc. – “Week of The Young Child” activities
MAY: ANIMALS
Social Studies – Review Street Smarts: Never talk to strangers
Science – Farm animals, pets, zoo animals
Readiness – Reading comprehension
Mathematics – Addition
Holiday – Mother’s Day Tea
Cooking – Desserts for Mom
Art – Mother’s Day gifts, animal crafts
Music – Animal songs
Dramatic Play – Teacher’s choice
Field Trip – A trip to the animal farm
Misc. – End of year Progress Reports
JUNE: GRADUATION
Social Studies – Pre-school & Kindergarten Graduation
Science – Summer weather, ocean life
Music – Graduation songs
Readiness – Graduation play
Mathematics – Subtraction
Holiday – Father’s Day Breakfast
Cooking – Pastries for Dad
Art – Father’s Day gifts, graduation decorations & costumes
Dramatic Play – Graduation costumes
Field Trip – Practice singing Graduation songs at the local nursing home
Off site – Kindergarten Graduation Party!
“Summer Silliness” Schedule for July and August!
Week 1: CELEBRATE WITH UNCLE SAM
Week 2: BEACH WEEK
Week 3: HAWAIIAN LUAU
Week 4: WINTER WONDERLAND
Week 5: WACKY WEEK
Week 6: UNDER THE BIG TOP
Week 7: LAST DAYS OF SUMMER
Week 8: GET READY TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL
Pickup the Summer Silliness Activity Schedule when you come for a visit.