Pre-Kindergarten Program
Introduction
It is the goal of the Pre-K programs at Kidskeller to provide for the social, emotional, physical and academic development of each child. The children of our Pre-K programs will have built a solid foundation of kindergarten readiness skills over the course of the year they are enrolled. This foundation will allow children to successfully move from a Pre-K program into a more formal educational setting known as kindergarten.
Pre-K Program Objectives
- Social
Share and take turns with others
Respect the rights of others
Transition from one activity to another smoothly
Be able to care for classroom materials and personal materials
Develop an attention span of 10-15 minutes per activity - Emotional
Begin to accept responsibility
Begin to develop self control and problem solving strategies
Develop self confidence in his/her abilities - Physical
Gross motor skills
Develop muscular coordination through rhythms, games, dances and art activities
Fine motor skills
Be able to trace
Have scissors control
Have correct pencil grip
Be able to lace objects - Academic
Begin to express ideas clearly and in proper sequence
Recognize letters of the alphabet
Develop number concepts
Develop knowledge about and interest in the world around him/her
Pre-K Program Academics
The following areas of academics are incorporated throughout the full year of the child's Pre-K experience at Kidskeller. These areas are introduced in a very subtle and creative manner for the children. Our Pre-K students will begin to build a foundation of kindergarten readiness skills, which will allow them to make a smooth and successful transition into kindergarten.
- Math Skills
Inside/Outside
Over/Under
Top/Middle/Bottom
In Front/Behind
Shapes
Count to 20
Recognize the numbers 0-10
Basic computer skills
Matching
Puzzles (large floor puzzles, 20-25 pieces) - Science
Seasons
Weather
Hot/Cold
Animals
Senses
Nutrition
Safety
Dental Health
Planting - Pre-Reading Skills
Recognize letters of alphabet
Beginning to spell first name
Able to predict outcomes
Able to follow 3-4 step instructions
Completes projects
Encourage the use of imagination - Social Science
Feelings
Address/Phone Number
Family
Community
Traditions/Cultures - Pre-Writing Skills
Beginning of year: tracing of shapes, lines, squiggles, zig zags, etc.
End of year: attempt at making own shapes, and writing name
