Valley Christian Preschool

Goals and Objectives

Pre-Kindergarten (4 year olds)

Cognitive Development

Language/Pre-Reading/Math readiness

·      Recognize and print his/her name

·      Tracing and writing letters

·      Identification of letters in alphabet and the sounds they make

·      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

·      Tracing and writing numbers 1-20

·      Classifying sizes, shapes and colors, then sorting and matching

·      Increase problem-solving skills through social interaction and games

·      Work on grouping, sequencing, matching and patterning

Science/Nature/Social Studies/Art/Music

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

·      Nature walks to observe seasonal changes

·      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

·      Experience various media in a multitude of ways

·      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

·      Cut shapes, strips and on lines

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

·      Strengthening hand muscles and control

·      Stencil tracing and cutouts

·      Drawing people and faces

·      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

·      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