Pre-K Curriculum

What Children Learn and Do in Pre-K:

The mission of Early Learning In Pre-K is to support young children to learn and thrive. We value equity, making a positive impact for children and families, dedication, integrity and collective wisdom to benefit children.We work as an integrated team focused on the following:

Developmental Area	Skills and Activities
Social and Emotional	Make personal choices Share with classmates Respect self and others
Language and Literacy	Explore a wide range of books and stories, including fiction and informational text Build comprehension skills Express thoughts, ideas and opinions Ask and respond to open-ended questions Learn and use new vocabulary words
Writing	Start writing letters and words Build early writing skills such as illustrating a story or labeling a picture
Math and Science	Recognize and understand numbers Identify shapes Take measurements Explore the world through hands-on activities (e.g., cooking, nature walks, studying insects, planting seeds, using magnets)
Social Studies	Develop a sense of self and others by exploring how family members and the school community are alike and different Identify people, places and things in familiar environments
Arts	Draw from observation Experiment with a variety of materials (e.g., clay, paint, chalk) Express ideas through the arts (music, dance, visual) Explore music from around the world
Physical	Develop muscle groups through physical activity and games Understand the connection between healthy eating and a healthy body