Prekindergarten Curriculum Mathematics
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
SKILLS
SKILLS
SKILLS
SKILLS
Patterning
Continued development of literacy
Hypothesizing and making predictions
Understanding diversity
Graphing Geometry
Verbal expression
Sense of place
Geography
Estimation
Listening comprehension
Grouping
Letter and word identification
Understanding cause and effect
Understanding communities
Number recognition Weights and measurements
Writing process and applications
Sequence of events C ON T E N T
Visual perception/spatial awareness
Exposure to and enjoyment of books and stories Contextual understanding
C ON T E N T
Talking about math with sentences Understanding and solving simple math problems and symbols Using manipulatives, puzzles, blocks and other 2and 3- dimensional objects to understand how things work in relation to each other and in space Understanding how to portray and read information using a graph Recognizing patterns and numbers Developing a sense of time, and sequencing Using standard and non-standard units of measurement through cooking, estimation and predictions Using words to compare objects (i.e. bigger, smaller, over, under), length and capacity Matching, sorting and identifying shapes
Recognizing the difference between fiction and nonfiction
Experimentation
Exploring the natural world and habitats Observation and documentation “Backyard” study, becoming familiar with native plants, animals and ecosystems
C ON T E N T
Developing an awareness of and respect for differences and commonalities among cultures Respecting others’ thoughts, ideas, likes, dislikes and abilities Mastering socialization and interpersonal skills
Developing research skills
Fostering curiosity
Conflict management
Retelling of stories
Patterning and predictable sequencing
Negotiation of space, sharing and understanding the concept of being a friend
Using language for selfexpression and negotiation Formulating questions and using descriptive language Mastering receptive language skills by following directions
Understanding lifetimes and life spans Studying hibernation and migration Understanding human and animal survival techniques
Developing phonemic awareness
Describing, observing and predicting the weather
Recognizing the alphabet and high frequency words and names
Developing stewardship and care of the earth and understanding what is healthy for various habitats
Understanding words are made up of letters Counting and understanding syllables Recognizing upper and lower case letters and beginning letter sounds Recognizing written symbols Understanding print has meaning Journaling Using writing instruments correctly and writing his or her name
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Environmental stewardship
C ON T E N T
Counting
Socialization
Recycling, composting and conservation Gardening and using the greenhouse Learning about litter pickup and landfills Understanding the concept of linked ecosystems and cause and effect on each Making predictions, observations and hypotheses
Conquering separation from caregivers Developing independence, responsibility and selfhelp skills Understanding of maps and globe Learning street addresses Discussing neighborhoods, natural resources and habitats Understanding of community services, membership and roles within various smaller and larger communities
