Math Readiness
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Introduction to Number Recognition:
0-10 and 11-20 counting
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One-to-one correspondence
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Relationship of parts to a whole: puzzles
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Size and Gradation
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Manipulatives
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Shape Recognition
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Sequencing
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Cause and Effect
Science
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Simple Experiments:
Magnets, Floating and Sinking, etc.
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Nature Study
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Health and Safety
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Parts of the Body
Language Arts
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Reading Readiness:
Introduction to Letter Recognition, Matching, Visual Perception
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Auditory Discrimination
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Introduction to Phonics
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Listening Skills
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Oral Language Skills:
Sharing of ideas, relating experiences, and describing pictures
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Story Telling: Creative dramatics
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Creative Thinking Skills
Social Studies
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The Family
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Community Helpers
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Holidays
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Building Self-Esteem:
Learning independence, Tying, Buckling, Zipping, Buttoning
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Taking pride in a job well-done
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Socialization Skills:
Common courtesies, following school rules, sharing
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Communication Skills
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Self-chosen time at various centers
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Housekeeping, Dress-up
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Finger painting, floor toys, puzzles, and manipulatives
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Field Trips
Music, Movement, and Drama
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Singing, Finger Plays, Nursery Rhymes,
Creative Movement
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Large Motor Coordination:
Skipping, Hopping, Jumping, Galloping
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Rhythm and Patterning
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Spanish Vocabulary, Conversation, Songs, Dances
Art
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Creative expression with various media:
Print, Crayon, Felt Pens, Cutting, Pasting
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Colors: Recognition, Blending, and Mixing
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Printing
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Playdough
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Crafts
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Small Motor Skills
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