Children in the Pre-Kindergarten program will explore the following concepts, but are not required to master them before entering Kindergarten. Children learn these concepts at their own pace. What is learned in Pre-Kindergarten is considered a “bonus”. Children are taught with hands-on materials, songs, and games. They are assessed by observation and work samples. The Pre-kindergarten Program is taught in small group settings and begins at 9.00 a.m. For your Pre- Kindergarten child to fully benefit from this additional program we offer please have your child at school by 9.00 a.m. There are no additional tuition fees due for the Pre- Kindergarten Program!

Reading Readiness and Literacy

• Exposure to alphabet: letter names, sounds, blending, word families etc…
• Phonemic awareness
• Introduction to sight words
• Recognize, spell, write first name
• Hold a pencil, crayon correctly
• Retell familiar stories, memory recall & prediction skills
• Draw pictures and dictate sentences about stories and experiences
• Answer questions about stories
• Repeat simple nursery rhymes and finger-plays
• Concepts of print: left to right direction, holding a book right-side-up
• Build new vocabulary
• Build listening skills
• Strengthen visual discrimination
• Sequencing
• Develop fine motor skills: play dough, goop, scissors, writing utensils, legos, etc.

Math

• Numerals 1-20
• Counting objects to 20
• One-to-one correspondence of objects
• Sorting by various attributes: color, shape, size
• Patterns: AB, AABB, ABC, etc…
• Sizes: small, medium, large
• Shapes: square, rectangle, circle, triangle
• Matching: symbols, shapes, patterns, etc.
• Same and Different
• More than (addition), Less than (subtraction), Same
• Time: Day, Night & the analog clock on the hour

Science

• Explore science tools: magnets, prisms, magnifying glasses, etc.
• Experience the world through gardening, and other explorations
• Observe life cycles, plants, insects, animals etc…
• Observe plant growth
• Observe weather and plant life during each season
• Measure and mix ingredients in cooking activities
• Identify basic colors and explore color mixing
• Make observational drawings and dictation
• Explore the world with the five senses
• Investigate animals, the homes they live in, the food they eat

Creative Arts, Music & P.E.

• Explore a variety of art processes: painting, drawing, sculpture, weaving, collage, etc…
• Use a variety of art materials: crayons, tempera paint, watercolor paint, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, art chalk, clay
• Experiment with mixing paint colors
• Sing traditional songs and songs that enhance the curriculum
• Participate in movement songs and dances
• Use scarves, rhythm sticks, and bean bags to practice rhythms
• Use a variety of children’s instruments
• Participate in dramatic play
• Dramatize familiar stories
• Act out the movements and sounds of animals

Technology

• Use computer programs
• Use a computer mouse: click, click and drag

Social, Emotional & Intellectual

• Collaborating with classmates
• Exhibit eagerness and curiosity as a learner
• Participates as a member of the class community
• Shows some self-direction in action
• Follows classroom and playground rules and routines
• Manages transitions
• Uses classroom materials respectfully
• Uses words and/or adults to resolve conflicts 
• Participating in group discussions
• Asking thought-provoking questions and forming conclusions
• Practice problem-solving skills in social situations
• Work in groups or with a partner on a variety of projects
• Share classroom materials with the group
• Practice using manners: please, thank you, excuse me, table manners
• Communicate his/her needs
• Take care of his/her own basic needs: bathroom, clean up, put away bed, use tissue as needed, etc.
• State personal information: first and last name, age, school name, city, parents name, telephone number etc…
• Discussing goals and shared experiences
• Gaining a sense of accomplishment and pride
• Solving Problems
• Expressive communication skills
• Verbally asserting needs
• Speaking & Listening Skills

HERE’S TO A WONDERFUL YEAR FULL OF MANY MAGICAL MOMENTS FOR YOUR CHILD!

Maroof Mendez

ABC Magic Moments Preschool & Kindergarten
President/Director