3 Year Old Program
This program is for children age 3 by October 1. Each day consists of: free play, special projects, snack, outdoor play, and group activities such as math, music, singing, story time, and sharing.
Program Options:
- 3 Days: 8:45-11:30 AM Monday – Wednesday
- 4 Days: 8:45-11:30 AM Tuesday – Friday
- 5 Days: 8:45-11:30 AM Monday – Friday
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Goals:
- Social/Emotional Development
*Separates easily from parent
*Follows directions from teacher
*Plays and interacts well with other children - *Communicates needs to others
- *Participates in circle time
- *Listens to and enjoys stories
- *Gains self-confidence and tries to do things independently
- Physical Development
- *Weekly gym class with specialist – gross motor skills (jump, balance, run, hop, march)
- *Fine motor skills (uses scissors and glue)
- *Completes simple puzzles
- *Holds crayon/pencil correctly
- *Experiences outdoor play activities
- Cognitive/Intellectual Development
- *Knows first and last name
- *Recognizes name in print
- *Identifies colors, numbers, and simple shapes
- *Knows some letters and their phonetic sounds
- *Able to follow a simple direction
- *Recognizes numerals, letters and sounds
- Creative Development
- *Participates in arts and crafts activities
- *Expresses self through imaginary play
- *Participates in weekly music class with a specialist