4k Curriculum
	Math Description: Students are involved in mathematics-related activities no less than 40 minutes a day/five days per week using a multi-sensory, inter-disciplinary approach to support the development of logical, higher order thinking skills and an understanding of beginning mathematics concepts and skills. Text(s): Title: Saxon Pre-K Math, An Incremental Development Authors: Sheridan Austin Publisher/Copyright Date: Saxon Publishers, Inc., 1998 General Objectives: 1. The student will learn concepts of mathematics in an appropriate developmental sequence. 2. The student will use vocabulary related to concepts of mathematics. Science Description: A discovery based program designed to guide the child’s understanding of and stimulate his interest in our world, plants, and animals. Text(s): Not required. General Objectives: 1. The student will develop an interest in the world around them. 2. The student will develop an interest in plants, animals, and the world. 3. The student will develop an awareness of the scientific approach to learning. Language Arts Description: A multi-sensory approach for written and oral language development. Text(s): Title: Lucy’s Letters Author(s): Guyla M. Vardell, Nancy D. Beasley, and Cynthia Holley Publisher/Copyright Date: I Knew That, Inc., 2001 General Objectives: The student will: 1. Be able to understand other children. 2. Be able to speak in complete sentences. 3. Build language skills. 4. Increase listening skills. 5. Enjoy stories and poems. 6. Retell stories. 7. Create stories. 8. Recognize the alphabet. 9. Associate letters with sounds. Social Science Description: An integrated program to support the child’s development of confidence and an awareness of the world around him and her. Text(s): None required. General Objectives: The student will: 1. be exposed to other cultures and peoples of other ethnic backgrounds. 2. take an interest in people. Art Description: Students attend class once a week for 50 minutes and study sequential and interdisciplinary studio and classroom experiences in the visual arts. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. enjoy the world of art and showcase personal abilities. 2. develop and expand fine arts knowledge. 3. develop and express skills related to the fine arts. 4. acquire knowledge of historical and cultural developments. 5. build a base from which to make informed aesthetic judgments.   Computer Science Description: Computer class is attended once a week to reinforce classroom activities. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. be familiar with and understand the fundamentals of using a computer. Specific Objectives: The student will: 1. type letters. 2. type names. 3. play games related to classroom activities. 4. work on keyboard skills with Kid Keys for ten minutes. Library Description: Preschool students visit the library weekly for approximately thirty-five minutes to hear a story and to promote the development of listening and language skills and responsibility. Text(s): None. General Objectives: The student will: 1. learn the use of a library. 2. learn proper behavior in the library. 3. enjoy stories and poems. Spanish Description: A basic introduction to Spanish culture and language. Students attend class three times a week for 10 minutes. Text: None General Objectives: The student will: 1. Ask and answer simple questions in Spanish. 2. Use greetings, farewell expressions, and polite expressions in Spanish. 3. Carry out a few commands. 4. Identify objects, colors, numbers, days of the week, months, dates, seasons, parts of the body, emotions, animals, hobbies, clothing, and foods. 5. Describe themselves and discuss things they like to do. Music Description: Through an integrated program the students develop an appreciation for music and are provided carefully planned activities to support the development of auditory discrimination skills. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. develop an appreciation of music by listening, singing, and moving. 2. recognize or identify: a. steady and uneven beats b. loud and soft sounds c. upward and downward direction in melodic movement d. melody alone and with harmony e. instrumental groupings f. repetition and contrast g. tempos Physical Education Description: A basic program designed to promote good physical health and encourage a lifelong interest in physical activity. Students attend class once a week for 50 minutes. Text(s): None General Objectives: The student will: 1. demonstrate competency in many different movement forms and proficiency in several forms of movement. 2. apply movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills. 3. exhibit knowledge and ability to participate in a physically active lifestyle. 3. select and participate regularly in health related physical activities for enjoyment. 5. achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. 6. demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings. 7. demonstrate understanding that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction. 8. demonstrate interaction with others while participating in physical activities.