Developmental Area

Skills and Activities

Social and Emotional

• Work well with others

• Gain a sense of accomplishment and pride

• Show concern for others

Language and Literacy

• Understand the relationship between letters and sounds and words and pictures, recognize the space between words, begin to read grade-level words and text

• Talk about or retell specific parts of a story

• Express opinions and explain reasons in meaningful conversations with children and adults

• Participate in discussions by offering solutions, asking questions to gain information and sharing knowledge

Writing

• Draw and write to express ideas

• Begin writing words, phrases, and sentences

• Write messages, stories and personal pieces by using names, letters, and words

Math and Science

• Read, write and compare numbers

• Describe similarities and differences among shapes

• Solve math problems

• Explore the world by observing, examining, and collecting information (e.g., about plants and animals, familiar and unfamiliar objects, the seasons, weather, the five senses)

• Identify and use math and science vocabulary words

Social Studies

• Develop a sense of self and others by examining how people from other cultures are alike and different

• Describe the rights and responsibilities of being a member of the school and community

The Arts

• Draw from observation and learn to include more details

• Express ideas through the arts (music, dance, visual)

• Explore music and other art forms from a variety of time periods and places

Physical

• Learn about the importance of exercise and healthy eating

• Play team games and sports

• Develop muscle groups through physical activity and games