Little Paris Daycare

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PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM

Every child is different and deserves to learn at his own pace. We do Circle time where all the children are sitting for no more than 20 minutes,(they learn the calendar, weather, we read books, sings songs, recite poems, learn French through books and Fun communication exchange) then the rest of the learning is through play experiences. Free play is a major part of your child learning experience and we will use as many tools available for your child to learn what he needs.

Do not expect from your child to learn at a fast pace. The whole concept of preschool is for your child to learn what he needs by the time he goes to Kindergarten. Sometimes children are just not ready.

Understand that we provide as much as your child wants to learn. If your child prefers to play all day instead of writing their alphabet when they are 3, it is just fine.

Kindergarten is not until 5 years old, 6 for some. They are ususally more focused by then, and ready to learn. Learning through play is like the "Sneaky chef", where you hide vegetables in their food in order for them to have a more balanced meal without their knowledge (don't we all have at least one child like that?).

Learning through play allows them to learn without feeling like it. They can learn their colors, shapes, alphabet..., social and emotional relationship.. and so much more, without having to sit down for hours on end.

Plus, once they start kindergarten they do not have the opportunity to play the same way anymore. So we believe in letting them learn at their own pace while having LOTS and LOTS of Fun. 

The children will:

Reading and Language
*Develop oral language competency.
*Speak in complete sentences.
*Express ideas clearly.
*Retell happenings in order.
*Be able to give name, name of street, and phone number.
*Increase speaking vocabulary.
*Enhance listening skills.
*Follow directions in sequence.
*Recognize rhyming words.
*Enjoy stories and poems.
*Listen to peers in conversation.
*Develop pre-reading and reading skills.
*Recognize left and right and top to bottom progression.
*Practice letter recognition.
*Work with opposites.
*Recognize their name.
*Develop writing skills.
*Hold pencil correctly.
*Form letters correctly.
*Write first name.

Math
*Recognize and understand the meaning of the numerals from 0 to 10.
*Identify everyday uses for numbers.
*Practice counting.
*Participate in problem solving through materials and experience.
*Learn geometric shapes.
*Gain knowledge of time including month, day of month, and day of week.

Science
*Be provided with opportunities to gain answers to questions through experimentation, research and problem solving.
*Be provided with a variety of experiences which stimulate his/her curiosity.
*Be exposed to the following units: animal life, sea life, plant life, weather, five senses, road and fire safety, healthy living habits, and recycling.

Social Sciences
*Participate in activities involving the following units: home and family life, community helpers, Indians and Pilgrims, patriotic and national holidays, transportation, communication, and current events.

Physical Education
*Be involved in free and organized play.
*Be involved in indoor and outdoor play.
Be given opportunities to participate in the following:
*Games that involve large and small motor skills.
*Rhythmic activities.
*Creative dramatics.
*Sand, water, and rice activities
*Physical movement with stationary and moveable equipment.
*Manipulative activities: peg boards, puzzles.
*Construction activities: blocks, boxes, legos.

Art, Music, and Dramatic Play
Use the following art media:
*Painting
*Playdough modeling
*Drawing
*Gluing
*Cutting
Music:
Experience music through:
*Singing
*Listening
*Playing musical instruments
*Learn to enjoy music for its own sake.

*Have opportunities to use puppets, costumes, and other props to identify with people, times, and places in a make-believe world.