3-Year-Old Program

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Our 3-year-old program is designed for children who are continuing to develop language classification and fine motor skills. These classes consist of a comprehensive program, which stresses the child’s individual development and awareness.

By examining the child’s own world, to include: nature, the seasons, community, family, etc., children become more aware of themselves and others around them. The program incorporates science, math, cooking, indoor/outdoor play, and arts and crafts activities. Activities are planned in a manner, which help develop responsibility and independence, along with sensitivity toward others.

Social and Emotional Objectives for the 3’s:

To continue the process of fostering self-control including: respect for property, behavioral limitations, socially acceptable behaviors and waiting turns.
To continue to develop a positive self-respect and a positive self-image through positive role-modeling.
To begin to develop effective work habits while demonstrating cooperation.
To reinforce classroom rules, safety concerns, and daily routines.
To develop communication and problem-solving skills.
To follow simple one, and two-step directions and work towards developing a longer attention span.

Cognitive and Language Development Objectives for the 3’s:

To recognize and rote count to 25.
To recognize and identify primary and secondary colors.
To recognize and identify basic shapes, as well as tracing, painting, and making pictures with shapes.
To recognize more complicated shapes.
To enhance language development with vocabulary and word recognition: story recall, definition of seasonal and holiday words, etc.
To recognize letters of the alphabet and their sounds.
To recognize the child’s first name in some form.
To recognize one-to-one correspondence (one to ten).
To sort items by amount, size, and color.
To identify the month, day of the week, type of weather.
To develop quantitative concepts.

Creative Arts for the 3’s:

Art is used as a springboard to foster creativity and self-control. All activities will support and reflect the theme of the day.
Fine and Gross Motor Skills Objectives for the 3’s:
Introduction of the use of scissors.
To trace letter, numbers, and shapes.
To learn to color in the lines.
To hold a crayon or pencil and make short and tall lines.
To develop an awareness of each body part and know what it does or how it works.
To utilize a variety of activities to strengthen large and small muscle groups.
To use playground equipment to enhance physical development.