Preschool Age Three Curriculum
| Subject | Text/Materials/Topics | Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Speech: | Sounds and words for speech improvement and pronunciation. | Careful development of accurate speech. |
| Literature: | Ask Mr. Bear I am a Mouse Goodnight Moon |
Development of perception, vocabulary, mental image, listening skills, memory skills, logical and critical thinking. |
| Language: | Every Mother Loves Her Baby Who Likes to…? |
Age-appropriate introduction to basic grammar through poetry and rhyme. Development of independence, self-reliance, courtesy and conversation. |
| Reading Preparation: | Playnames of the letters | Experience letter names and sounds with the support of a word association for every lower case consonant. |
| Poetry: | Reading Rhymes | Development of a pleasant speaking voice in preparation for reading. Coordinating verses with lessons. |
| Science: | Every Mother Loves Her Baby Who likes His Home? Going to the Zoo |
Study of animals, their babies, and habitats. Study of plants. |
| Math: | Numbers for the Three-Year-Old Language of the Blocks |
Introduction to numerals and values, math vocabulary development using spatial terms. |
| Art: | Experience with various art media. | Development of skills necessary to properly color and cut, express creativity and develop individuality. |
| Art Appreciation: | Masterpieces - Renoir | Develop an appreciation of beauty and awareness of observation and discernment. |
| Music: | Rhythm and movement. Age appropriate music including finger plays and songs. | Experience rhythm, pattern and rhyme. A strengthening of neural pathways. |
| Physical Education: | Play involving physical fitness. | Strengthen muscles, development of coordination, wait for turns, fair play, and teamwork. |