Objectives for the 4-Year-Old Class
Social skills
Children will further develop their ability to interact with their teachers and peers through:
Participation in group activities
Adjusting to classroom routines and following directions
Developing independence, self-confidence, and self-efficacy
Learning to play well and empathizing with others
Developing conflict resolution skills
Understanding appropriate behavior and social cues
Cognitive and Language Skills
Children will enhance their listening and speaking skills as well as pre-reading and writing abilities including:
Conversing, group discussions, and literacy
Sharing ideas and asking inquisitive questions
Predicting and re-telling story sequences
Phonics skills, including letter and sound recognition
Phonemic awareness
Developing early writing skills using letters and letter-like symbols, writing in various ways
Uppercase letter formation
Dictating stories
Physical skills
Children will develop fine and gross motor skills through age-appropriate activities and play such as:
Water and dramatic play
Dancing/moving to music
Gym activities and games with assorted sports equipment
Scientific Thinking
Children are encouraged to learn about their environment through observation, asking questions, and drawing conclusions through activities such as:
Observing life-cycles
Planting and gardening
Experimentation with various materials
Predicting and recording information using drawing, maps, and charts
Arts
Children will gain appreciation for the arts through:
Using art to express their imagination and creativity
Incorporating music into their classroom routines
Experimenting with various art materials
Exploring sensory and gross motor activities