3-5 years
Beeflies 3 yrs
Dragonflies 4yrs
Fireflies 5yrs
Daily schedules are based on a thematic curriculum designed to engage children in activities that foster learning through play. The preschool program focuses on socialization & self help skills as well as an introduction to math, reading, writing, & science. The preschool programs are accredited through the New York State Board of Education.
The pre-school program will consist of exploration through different educational centers such as: Art, Listening, Writing, Dramatic Play, Reading, & Science
Curriculum Overview
All Nursery School and Preschool Curriculum is based on New York State Prekindergarten Foundation of the Common Core. The goal of the Curriculum is to supplement the five domains of learning development.
These standards can be found and addressed at www.nysed.gov by clicking on Program Offices and selecting Curriculum and Instruction.
Domains of Learning |
Developmental Goals |
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Approaches to Learning “How children become involved in learning and acquiring knowledge” |
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Physical Development and Health “Children’s physical health and ability to engage in daily activities”
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Physical Development : Children use senses to assist and guide learning. Children use sensory information to plan and carry out movements.
Children demonstrate coordination and control of large muscles. Children demonstrate eye-hand coordination.
Physical Fitness: Children engage in a variety of physical fitness activities
Health and Well Being: Children demonstrate personal care and hygiene skills. Children demonstrate awareness and understanding of healthy habits.
Health and Safety: Children demonstrate awareness and understanding of safety rules |
* Children engage in personal hygiene skills such as, hand washing and toileting.
* Children acquire self help skills within the area of dressing, cleaning up and participating in meals
* Children learn about the importance of good nutrition, water, rest and sleep in order to be healthy through their daily routines
* Healthy foods and snacks are provide to the children throughout the day.
* Healthy food choice are discussed with children
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Social and Emotional Development “The emotional competence and ability to form positive relationships that give meaning to children’s experiences in the home, school, and larger community”
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Self Concept and Self awareness
Self Regulation
Relations with Others
Accountability/ Adaptability
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Communication, Language, and Literacy “Children’s understanding, creating, and communicating meaning”
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Motivation: Demonstrate that they are motivated to communicate
Background Knowledge: Demonstrates he/she is building background knowledge
Viewing: Demonstrates that he/ she understand what they observe
Representing: Demonstrates his/her ability to express ideas using a variety of methods
Vocabulary : Demonstrates a growing receptive vocabulary. Demonstrates a growing expressive vocabulary
Key Ideas and Details
Crafts and Structure
Integration and Knowledge of Ideas
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
Print concepts: Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print
Phonological Awareness : Demonstrate an emerging understanding of spoken words, syllables and sounds
Phonics and Word Recognition: Demonstrate emergent phonics and word analysis skills
Fluency
Text Types and Purposes Production and Distribution of Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Responding to Literature: Comprehension and Collaboration:
Presentation of knowledge and Ideas:
Conventions of Standards English:
Knowledge of Language:
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use:
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Cognition and Knowledge of the World “What children need to know and understand about their world and how they apply what they know”
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Mathematical Practices:
Geography:
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