Curriculum 3 Year Old
Social and Emotional Development
1. Takes care of personal needs
2. Relaxes and rests at naptime
3. Follows school rules and procedures
4. Shares and plays cooperatively
5. Indicates positive feelings about themselves
6. Participates in group activities
7. Works independently
8. Listens and follows directions
9. Cares for toys and school materials
10. Separates from parents easily
11. Participates in center activities
12. Understands consequences of behavior
Language Development
1. Names colors
2. Associates related items
3. Speaks in complete sentences
4. Uses acceptable grammar and pronunciation
5. Is curious about environment
Music / Art / Creative Play
1. Marches and moves to music
2. Sings familiar songs and rhymes
3. Uses tools and materials for construction
4. Explores with musical instruments
5. Participates in dramatic play
Pre–Math Concepts / Skills
1. Identifies basic shapes
2. Recognizes numbers to 5
3. Counts objects (one-to-one correspondence)
4. Understands basic concepts related to size, quantity, weight and length
5. Classifies and categorizes sets (sort by color, shape, size)
6. Uses the learning center consistently.
Pre-Reading Concepts / Skills
1. Recognizes name
2. Recognizes letters in the alphabet
3. Shows interest in books
4. Uses the learning center consistently
Gross Motor Coordination
1. Uses outdoor play equipment
2. Demonstrates balance
3. Catches a large ball
4. Throws a large ball
5. Runs
6. Jumps on both feet
Fine Visual Motor Coordination
1. Cuts paper
2. Strings beads
3. Builds a block (using 1” cubes)
4. Inserts pegs into pegboard holes
5. Puts together inset puzzles
6. Copies patterns
Spiritual Development
1. Understands the Bible is God’s Word
2. Listens and responds to chapel and Bible stories
3. Sings Bible songs
4. Shows love for God by caring for and helping others
5. Demonstrates correct church reverence