K3 Curriculumn

Language Arts

Follows directions
Follows a series of two related directions
Speaks in sentences of three or more words
Listens to adults and children
Repeats simple nursery rhymes
Shows an interest in books
Enjoys listening to books read aloud
Writes in various ways (scribbling or letter-like forms)
Matches Colors

Math

Identifies circles
Identifies diamonds
Identifies hearts
Identifies ovals
Identifies rectangles
Identifies squares
Identifies stars
Identifies triangles
Sorts objects using one attributes
Recognizes and duplicates AB patterns
(red, blue, red, blue)
Counts orally to 10
Chooses 3 objects
Participates with group counting to 20

Science

Uses the 5 senses to investigate
Identifies body parts
Expresses wonder and asks questions about natural happenings

Social Science

Participates in role-playing activities
Identifies family members (immediate and extended)

Personal and Social Development

Follows rules and routines
Joins in play with others
Engages in cooperative group play
Interacts with others showing empathy and caring
Willing to help in classroom setting
Manages transitions and adapts to changes in environment
Begins to show independence with personal belongings in the classroom
(hangs backpack, hangs coat, etc.)
Demonstrates independence with individual projects
(colors, cuts, glues, ect.)
Uses socially acceptable ways to resolve conflict
Respects adult authority
Uses appropriate skills when expressing needs, wants, and feelings

Physical Development

Balances on one foot
Hops on one foot
Jumps
Throws ball overhead
Shows interest and desire to button and zip
Copies circles, vertical lines, and crosses
Cuts with scissors
Works puzzles
Strings beads