Preschool

The expected curriculum for preschool-aged students is designed to nurture their development across multiple domains: cognitive (intellectual), physical, social-emotional, and language. While specific standards can vary by country, region, and school, there is a general consensus on the foundational skills and knowledge that should be addressed at this stage.

Here’s an overview of the key learning objectives across the main areas of the kindergarten curriculum:

**Language and Literacy:**
– Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
– Understand the sounds that each letter represents and begin to use this knowledge to read and spell simple words.
– Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemic awareness).
– Begin to read simple words and sentences aloud.
– Demonstrate comprehension of age-appropriate literature.
– Speak in complete sentences and be understood by others.
– Write letters and some high-frequency words; begin to write simple sentences.

**Mathematics:**
– Count to at least 30 and recognize numbers 1-20 in print.
– Demonstrate an understanding of concepts such as more, less, and equal; practice addition and subtraction with small numbers.
– Identify basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle) and describe their attributes.
– Understand spatial relationships (over, under, beside, between) and patterns.
– Compare lengths, weights, and volumes using appropriate vocabulary.

**Science:**
– Make observations about the world and ask questions about it.
– Identify basic parts of the body and their functions.
– Explore different kinds of living things, their environments, and their basic needs.
– Understand seasons and weather patterns.
– Begin to understand the concepts of plants, animals, and the human body.

**Social Studies:**
– Identify roles and responsibilities in the family and school.
– Recognize basic symbols and figures of a child’s country (such as the flag).
– Understand how to work and play cooperatively with others.
– Gain a basic awareness of maps and simple geography.
– Discuss past events of the child’s life and understand the concept of history.

**Physical Education:**
– Develop fine motor skills through drawing, coloring, cutting, and writing.
– Develop gross motor skills through running, jumping, throwing, and catching.
– Understand the importance of health and safety rules.

**Arts:**
– Express creativity through various art forms such as drawing, painting, and sculpture.
– Engage in dramatic play and music-making.
– Respond to and interpret various artistic expressions.

**Social-Emotional Development:**
– Develop self-regulation skills and an understanding of rules and routines.
– Build interpersonal skills such as sharing, taking turns, and cooperating.
– Foster independence and self-confidence.
– Cultivate an awareness of emotions in self and others.

** Bible Knowledge

-Memorize Bible verses

Know children’s Church songs