Valley Christian Preschool

Goals and Objectives

Junior Kindergarten

Cognitive Development

Language/Pre-Reading/Math readiness

·      Writing letters

·      Identification of letters in alphabet and the sounds they make

·      Writing first name building to awareness and recognition of last name

·      Phonics and blending sounds together

·      Become aware of the days of the week, months and seasons of the year

·      Identifying, counting and grouping of numbers 1-10 then 1-20 (and beyond)

·      Demonstrate one to one correspondence

·      Writing numbers 1-20

·      Increase problem-solving skills through social interaction and games

·      Work on grouping, sequencing, matching and patterning

·      Simple addition and subtraction facts

·      Rhyming and language skills

·      Sorting and matching

·      Problem solving skills through social interaction and games

·      Ordering and sequencing skills building

·      Quantities and mass concepts

·      Time to the hour

·      Memorize address, phone number, birthday

·      Numerical order

·      Currency values

Science/Nature/Social Studies/Art/Music

·      Observe cause and effect in the world around him/her

·      Hands-on science activities relating to textures, magnets, temperature and seasons

·      Develop an awareness of his/her community and community helpers

·      Demonstrate an awareness of family structure and responsibility

·      Participate in multi sensory art experiences

·      Participate in musical activities including song, dance, instrumental, movement, games and self expression

Physical Development

Fine and Large Motor Skills

·      Beading/threading

·      Drawing people, faces and illustrating stories

·      Jumping to rhythms

·      Multi-task obstacle courses

·      Cut detailed shapes

·      Develop proper hand position while using a pencil, crayon and scissor

·      Strengthening hand muscles and control

·      Be able to coordinate movements to run, jump, gallop, hop and skip

·      Bounce, kick, throw, catch and hit balls

·      Ride bikes

·      Stretching and strengthening muscles

·      Develop greater hand/eye coordination

·      Balance activities

Social Development

·      Fostering self-esteem

·      Cooperative play

·      Following multi-step directions

·      Show respect, kindness, patience and love toward others

·      Develop friendships and understand kindness

·      Be able to share, take turns and wait short periods

·      Fostering self-esteem, self worth and self control

·      Cooperative play-taking turns and following multi-step directions

·      Manners and respecting peers and teachers

·      Help to develop and adhere to classroom rules

Spiritual Development

• Be exposed to God’s word through Bible stories and chapel
• Learn, understand and memorize from the Bible
• Recognize all God has provided for us through daily prayers
• Share our daily concerns and pray for each other
• Learn about God’s message from the Bible and the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ for everyone
• Learn to worship God through song, music, praise and prayer

Please download the Junior Kindergarten 5's Goals and Objectives here.

Junior Kindergarten Five-Year-Old Goals and Objectives