Curriculum & Activities
Curriculum Goals
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Cognitive Development: Encourage problem-solving, memory, and logical thinking.
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Language Development: Expand vocabulary, communication skills, and comprehension.
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Social-Emotional Development: Foster relationships, empathy, and self-regulation.
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Physical Development: Improve fine and gross motor skills.
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Creative Development: Promote imagination, creativity, and self-expression
Age Groups
Daily Schedule
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Morning Routine: Arrival, free play, and morning circle time.
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Activity Blocks: Structured activities focused on different areas of development.
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Snack and Lunch Time: Nutritional breaks.
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Rest Time: Nap or quiet time.
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Afternoon Routine: Group activities, outdoor play, and closing circle time.
Learning Centers
Art Center
Painting, drawing, and crafts.
Reading Center
Books, storytelling, and puppet shows
Block Center
Building with blocks, constructing cities.
Dramatic Play Center
Dress-up, role-play, and kitchen play
Weekly Themes
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- Week 1: All About Me
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- Activities: Self-portraits, name recognition, body parts.
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- Week 2: Colors and Shapes
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- Activities: Sorting games, shape hunts, color mixing.
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- Week 3: Animals
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- Activities: Animal sounds, farm visits, pet day.
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- Week 4: Nature and Weather
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- Activities: Nature walks, weather charts, planting seeds.
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- Week 5: Community Helpers
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- Activities: Dress-up, visits from firefighters, doctors.
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- Week 6: Transportation
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- Activities: Toy car races, making paper planes, traffic signs.
Special Activities
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Music and Movement: Singing, dancing, and playing instruments.
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Outdoor Play: Running, climbing, sandbox, and water play.
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Field Trips: Local parks, zoos, museums, and farms.
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Cultural Celebrations: Exploring different holidays and traditions
Assessment and Progress Tracking
Observation: Daily notes on each child’s activities and behaviors.
Developmental Checklists: Tracking milestones and growth.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Regular meetings to discuss progress and concerns.