Certified Pre-K Readiness: 3 Years Old
OBJECTIVE: Start the process for a structured classroom. To become self confident, self-reliant and experience a feeling of success.
NEEDS: Freedom to explore the immediate environment. Wonder, discover, dance, music, sensory and arts and crafts.
CURRICULUM: Manners, rules, respect, directions, share, self-expression and values. Recognize colors, numbers, letters, shapes, days of the week and months of the year. Learn how to hold a pencil and how to use scissors.
CENTER PROVIDES: Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack.
PARENT PROVIDES: Diapers or pull-ups, wipes, 2 sets of clothes, small blanket and backpack.
PLEASE: All items need to be labeled with child’s name.
We clean and sanitize as needed during the day and before each teacher goes home.
Your child will advance to the next classroom when the Director deems appropriate.
What Your Child Will Know When Entering Pre-K
- State his or her name, age and birthday.
- Identify some colors and shapes.
- Count from 1 to 10.
- Understand the concept of “same” and “different.”
- Recognize some letters.
- Tell stories.
- Express thoughts and needs verbally, with a growing vocabulary.
- Follow simple instructions (e.g., “Please put your toys away.”)
- Sit still while listening to a story.
- Dress himself or herself.
- Use child-sized scissors.
- Kick and throw a ball.
- Play with other children and share toys.
- Engage in pretend play.
- Be comfortable in group settings.