Our 2011/2012 Curriculum

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September 

  •  "Back to School"
  • "All About Me"
  • Letters - A,B,C
  • Color - Yellow
  • Shape - Circle
  • Bible - Consider the Ants, Bear One Another's Burdens, Scaredy Cat

 October

  •  "Fun Times on the Farm"
  • "Our Fall Season"
  • Letters - D,E,F
  • Shape - Square
  • Colors - Orange/Black
  • Bible - Beware of the Dogs, Pink Elephants?, Changing from the inside out

 November

  • "I am Thankful for..."
  • "Thanksgiving"
  • Letters - G,H, I
  • Shape - Rectangle
  • Color - Brown
  • Bible - Grasshoppers and Giants, Under His Wing, God's Love is Immeasurable

December

  • "Christmas"
  • "A Time to Give"
  • Letters - J and K
  • Shape - Triangle
  • Color - Red
  • Bible - Baby Jesus - God's Gift, Make a Joyful Noise, Jesus - King of Kings

January

  • "Wonderful Winter"
  • "Winter Weather and Animals"
  • Letters - L,M,N,O
  • Shape - Diamond
  • Color - White
  • Bible - Ladybug Friends, What Kind of Friend Are You?, Go Fish!, Be Wise

 February

  •  "Valentine's Day"
  • "Let's Go on Safari"
  • Letters - P,Q,R
  • Shape - Heart
  • Color - Pink
  • Bible - Prodigal Son, Manna Again?, Elijah and the Ravens, The Lost Sheep

March

  • "Rhyme Time"
  • Nursery Rhymes and Dr. Suess
  • Letters - S,T,U,V
  • Shape - Octagon/Clover
  • Color - Green
  • Bible - God is Always with Us, Attracted to the Light, The Heavens Declare the Glory of God, Keep Your Eyes on Jesus

April

  • "Bugs & Butterflies"
  • Baby Chicks
  • Easter
  • Letters - W,X,Y
  • Shape - Oval
  • Color - Purple
  • Bible - Jesus - Death, Burial and Resurrection, X-ray Fish, Yakety Yak, Beware of the Zorilla!

May

  • "Water/Ocean"
  • "Summer Time!"
  • Letters - Z and Letter Review
  • Shape - Star
  • Color - Blue
  • Bible - Bible Review

 

Curriculum Basics

 
   
The following skills will be taught in the appropriate age class throughout the year. Our goal will be to work towards mastering the skills appropriate for each age group.
 
 
2 year olds
 
Beginning coloring skills
 
Identify colors
 
Social/interpersonal skills
 
Motor Skills through the use of various manipulatives
 
 
3 and 4 year olds
 
In addition to the above skills:
 
Beginning scissor skills
 
Verbal and written spelling of their first name
 
Letter recognition (upper case)
 
Beginning Handwriting using the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum workbook
 
Number recognition (1-10)
 
Beginning math skills (counting, sorting, etc.)
 
Spatial Concepts (opposites, time, position, etc.)
 
 
Pre-K
 
In addition to the above skills:
 
Enhanced scissor skills
 
Writing first name
 
Letter recognition of both upper and lower case letters (includes the ability to write the letters)
 
Memorization of birthday, phone number and address
 
Story sequencing
 
Advancement of counting skills and pre-math skills
 
Introduction to “sight words” including our optional "Baggie Book" program that we begin after Christmas Break