FOUR-YEAR OLD PROGRAM GUIDE

COGNITIVE GROWTH

Mathematics

Review and reinforcement of basic colors and basic shapes
Review and reinforcement of numbers 1 through 10
Introduction of numbers 11 through 20
Recognition of numbers 11 through 20
Understanding concept of numbers 11 through 20
Grouping of numbers 11 through 20

Language Arts

Recognition of letters in first name and last names
How to print first and last name
Introduction of letters A through Z, upper case and lower case
Introduction of phonetics of letters A through Z
Clear speech - enunciation
Show-n-tell
Language skills - follow directions, speaking in complete sentences.

Social Studies & Science

Review and reinforcement of the following:
Calendar
Our Country and patriotic songs
National Holidays
Assemblies with Community Helpers
Police officer
Fire fighter
Dentist
Nurse
Ident-a-Kid
Photographer
Families
Seasons
Environments/Habitats
Weather
Experiments
Kitchen cooking
Dinosaurs
Animals/Insects
Nutrition
Health

Art, Music, Gym, Computer

Songs
Instruments
Movements
Crafts
Paint
Paper
Manipulatives
Chalk
Clay
Stikki Wikki
Yarn
Educational software
Outdoor recreation

Spiritual Growth

"Jesus Story"
New Testament
Seasonal chapel visits with Pastor
Religious songs
Prayer
Grace before snack
Lord's Prayer
Christian values
Honesty
Manners
Sharing
Freehold Area Open Door food collection

Social Growth

Asking for help
Helping
Sharing
Respect for others
Kindness
Loving
Responsibility for toys & supplies
Participates in group activities
Show-n-tell speaking
Independent thinking
Manners
Clean-up time
Interaction during play
Self-control
Listening
Following directions
Conflict resolution
Waiting for a turn

Emotional Growth

Identifying emotions
Dealing with emotions
Resolving conflict
Use of language
Self-esteem
Self-confidence
Self-discipline
Communication
Co-operation

Physical Growth

Gross motor skills
Putting on coat
Jumping in place
Hopping in place
One foot
Two feet
Galloping
Skipping
Marching
Balancing
Bean bag toss
Bathroom usage
Redressing after usage
Kneeling
Sitting
Use of playground equipment
Taking off/putting on coat
Hanging up coat
Taking off/putting on backpack
Standing in line