Valley Christian Preschool
Goals and Objectives
Preschool (3 year olds)
Cognitive Development
Language/Pre-Reading
· Recognition of letters
· Recognition of numbers 1-10 (building to higher numbers)
· Counting and grouping 1-5, then 1-10, then 1-15 (and building)
· Recognizing the first letter of their name – building to whole name
· Tracing letter of their first name – building to whole name
· Recall specific details about a story
· Matching
· Alike and different
· Colors and shapes
· Games that use cognitive process’ to solve problems
· Sorting by color, shape, size
Science/Nature
· Begin to observe changes in nature and the world around us
· Nature walks to observe seasonal changes
· Perform simple, visual science experiments
Physical Development
Fine and Large Motor Skills
· Finger play songs
· Gluing, coloring and painting
· Begin to develop proper hand position while using markers and crayons
· Beading/lacing and other hand eye coordination skill building
· Strengthening hand muscles and control
· Draw a simple person and circle
· Learn to run, jump, hop, skip with ease and control
· Bounce, throw and kick balls
· Ride bikes
· Stretching and strengthening muscles (focus on left side development)
· Hand eye coordination
· Begin balancing on right and left foot
Social Development
· Social interaction with peers and adults
· Show concern and respect for others and things around him/her
· Following directions
· Beginning of cooperative, play-taking turns
Spiritual Development
· Be exposed to God’s word through Bible stories and chapel
· Memorization of Bible verses
· Recognize all God has provided for us through daily prayers
· Share our daily concerns and pray for each other
· Learn to worship God through song, music, praise and prayer
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Preschool Three-Year-Old Program Goals and Objectives