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.
