Our School Curriculum
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Learning Through Play While Developing Skills
At Kids Prep Academy, we want children to learn through play and strive to create an environment for children to develop the skills they will need in kindergarten and
beyond!
The below information will give you an idea of what to expect in our classrooms. If you have any additional questions, please call (623) 234-8912 .
What to Expect in Our Classrooms
Age Two – Introduction to letters, numbers, shapes and colors. Engagement in music and movement, sensory play, art and dramatic play. Circle time features literacy through stories, counting with the calendar and social skills (listening and taking turns). Goals include:
- Recognizing the first letter of their name
- Numbers 1-10
- Colors
- Basic shapes
- Identifying feelings/emotions
- Sharing with others and showing empathy
Age Three – Continue to receive exposure to letters, numbers, shapes and colors. Develop fine motor skills using a variety of crayons, pencils, markers, scissors and paintbrushes. Participation in play that promotes critical thinking skills, planning, problem solving and teamwork. Goals include:
- Recognizing their name in print
- Begin to identify other letters of the alphabet
- Recognize numbers 1-10
- Counting to 20
- Identify and begin to draw basic shapes
- Reciting days of the week and months of the year
- Sharing and taking turns
- Sitting and engaging in focused learning for ten or more minutes
- Fine motor skills (holding a pencil and beginning to cut with scissors)
Ages Four and Five – exposed to a literacy rich environment by age-appropriate books, sight words, writing tools and alphabet games and toys. Engage in science and math activities creating a foundation for future learning. Music and movement, dramatic play, technology and art will be implemented and used to expose children to additional learning experiences. Goals include:
- Recognizing and printing their name
- Identifying letters and their sounds
- Identifying numbers up to 20 and printing numbers 1-10
- Identify and create basic patterns
- Recite days of the week and months of the year
- Work together with peers to plan and problem solve
Collaborative Learning for Developing Minds
Monthly Curriculum Plan
January
Letters – Review
Numbers – Review
Shapes – Octagon and Star
Theme – Winter/Snow
Snowflakes, Snowmen, Ice, Mittens
February
Letters – M, N, O, P
Numbers – 13, 14, 15, 16
Shapes – Heart and Trapezoid
Theme – Valentine’s Day/Dental Health
Letters and Cards, Valentine’s, Going to the Dentist, Healthy Teeth
March
March Letters – Q, R, S,T
Numbers – 17, 18, 19, 20
Theme – Authors Dr. Suess, Eric Carle, Bill Martin Jr. Laura Numeroff
April
Letters – U, V, W, X
Math Concepts – Counting and Sorting
Theme – Spring
Rainbows, Butterflies, Planting/Seeds,
Easter
May
Letters – Y, Z
Math Concepts – Sorting and Patterns
Theme – Ocean Animals, Beach
August
Theme – All About Me My Favorites, My Feelings, My Family,
Pet and Home, My Friends
September
Letters – A, B, C, D
Numbers – 1, 2, 3, 4
Shapes – Circle and Square
Theme – Apples
Red, Yellow, Green Apple Counting, Apple Seeds, Trees
Apple Cooking
October
Letters – E, F, G, H
Numbers – 5, 6, 7, 8
Shapes – Rectangle and Triangle
Theme – Down on The Farm, Farm Animals, Farm Food, Farmer Jobs
Pumpkins
November
Letters – I, J, K, L
Numbers – 9, 10, 11, 12
Shapes – Diamond and Oval
Theme – Fall
Leaves, Black Birds/Scarecrows, Thanksgiving
December
Review Letters, Numbers, Shapes
Theme – Christmas