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Academic Curriculum

In our Learning Objectives we seek a balanced approach that incorporates all areas of learning through individual and group activities in Academic Performance, Creative Arts Expression, and Social & Physical Development.

Within this framework students will:

Prepare for future learning by developing curiosity, confidence, independence, and resourcefulness.

Learn relationships between speech and written words.

Learn concepts related to letters, numbers, size, color, and shape.

Build emergent math and reading skills through hands-on, theme related experiences.

Participate as active members of a group.

Refine motor skills through the use of concrete and interactive materials including games, outdoor play and creative movement.

Increase capacity for listening and communication.

Have fun while learning!

3 Year-Olds

First Semester

· Begins to recognize colors, shapes, and alphabet letters

· Counts from 1-10

· Begin to use pencils, markers, crayons and other writing tools

· Verbally expressing first and last name

· Enjoys being at school and follows 3-4 step directions

· Gets along with other children

· Shows respect for own and others belongings

· Follows directions and shares with classmates

· Separate from primary caregiver easily

Second Semester

· Recognize numbers 1-10 in print

· Knows 6 basic colors

· Recognizes such geometric shapes as circles, squares and triangles

· Shows dominant hand

· Learns to communicate and master bathroom needs effectively

· Shares with classmates

· Recognizes first name

· Recognizes majority of upper case letters

4 Year-Olds

First Semester

· Print their first name

· Count from 1-20

· Identifies most letters in print

· Understands number values 0-5

· Holds pencil and crayon correctly

· Willingness to try new activities

· Demonstrates self-help skills

· Learn to sort objects by shape, color and size; similarities and differences

Second Semester

· Repeats 6-8 word sentences

· Participates verbally in circle time

· Knows 10 basic colors

· Understands number value from 5-10

· Recognizes the numbers 1 – 20

· Shows respect for property

· Recognizes all letters in print lowercase and uppercase

· 3 part patterning (A,B,C,A,B,C)

5 Year-Olds

First Semester

· First names and writing, lower case and uppercase

· Understand graphing and story sequencing

· Beginning sounds

· Phonics

· Introduction to reading words and sentences

· More or less (< >), numbers 1-10, shapes, colors, science, social studies

· Cuts effectively with scissors

Second Semester

· First and last names

· Kindergarten-readiness writing

· Ending sounds

· Word families

· Writing

· Basic reading

· Punctuation

· Basic addition

· Hands-on science

The above is an example of an annual curriculum. Semester details are subject to change based on class size, student abilities and participation.

Contact Lindy Rajput, KVPAC PreK Director, at for more information.