Cognitive: It is our goal to provide learning experiences for each child that capitalizes on their strengths to enhance their learning in other areas.

Math:

• Ordering: first, next, last; before and after
• Patterns: recognizing/extending patterns
• Numbers: counting; recognizing numerals
• Number Sense: understanding more, fewer, the same
• Geometry: shapes and spacial relations
• Money: what is money and how is it used
• Time: clocks, times of day
• Measurement

Reading:

• Identify parts of a book: front/back cover; title page, author/illustrator
• Understand that print reads from left to right
• Identify a word; understand that words can represent ideas/thoughts
• Predicting what will happen next
• Remembering events of a story
• Identifying with a story or relating a personal experience

Phonics:

• Alphabet Knowledge: identify letters/sounds
• Rhyme Awareness: supply and recognize rhyming words
• Beginning Sound Awareness: identify beginning sounds of a word
• Verbal Memory: reciting short poems/songs

Writing:

• Write name
• Create and write about drawings/paintings/creations
• Label objects with writing

Social Studies/Science/Exploration:

• Investigate by asking questions and planning a way to find the answers
• Reasoning/Logic
• Describing: colors, shapes, numbers, textures, sizes, etc.
• Recognizing natural patterns/cycles such as water cycle, life cycles, weather
• Resources: water, energy, sun, etc.
• Geography: relationships from Seattle to the solar system
• Citizenship: what makes a good citizen; democracy; etc.
• History: recognizing people and places from other time periods
• Families/Culture
• Health and Nutrition

Technology:

• Identify the parts of a computer: keyboard, monitor, mouse, tower
• Understand rules of using a computer: no food or drink, ask for help when you are stuck

Art/Music:

• Explore different types of music
• Dance
• Create art using many mediums
• Learn songs
• Experience fine/modern art in many forms