Math Concepts

Rote counts to at least 20

Recognizes numbers 1 – 10

Compares and sorts by shape and colour

Matches objects

Understands opposites

Understands same and different

Basic patterning skills

Identifies shapes: (square, rectangle, circle, triangle and star)

Identifies colours

Gross Motor Skills

Develops gross motor skills and coordination through movement involving

• Running
• Climbing stairs proficiently
• Walking in a line
• Throwing a small ball
• Catching a small ball
• Jumping on two feet
• Balancing on one foot for 5 seconds
• Hopping on one foot

Fine Motor Skills

• Proficiently drinks from a cup
• Builds a tower of blocks
• Tries to put together a 8 piece puzzle
• Laces beads - 5 on a string
• Manipulates links and pegs
• Uses cookie cutters and rolling pins with play dough to press out shapes
• Art activities such as: painting, gluing, drawing, tracing and printing with more confidence

Science Concepts

• Include observing and identifying body parts
• Categorizing animals
• Comparing, classifying, estimating amounts, discriminating by touch
• Becoming aware of natural resources and their origins

Life Skills

• Develops positive self-image
• Participates in transitions and routines
• Responsible for personal items
• Expresses feelings and emotions through words
• Develops an understanding of family members and their roles: (mother, father, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle, cousin)
• Takes care of bathroom needs independently
• Develops concept of sharing and respect and taking turns
• Participates as a group member and works on cooperation
• Takes care of school toys, supplies and equipment
• Distinguishes sizes of big and little

Music Skills

• Uses voice expressively to speak, chant and sing
• Experiments with a variety of instruments
• Participates freely in music activities

Art Expressions

• Molding
• Enjoys art and craft activities and wants to do them independently
• Follows instructions on art and craft activities