Language Concepts
- Follows multi step directions
- Speaks in complete sentences
- Takes turns in conversation
- Contributes ideas
- Retells short stories, rhymes, songs, and finger plays
- Responds relevantly to questions and ideas
- Names and identifies body parts: (wrists, ankles, elbows, neck, cheek, chin, knees, and chest)
- Understands concept of days of the week
- Identifies unusual colours
- Identifies own name and tries to spell it
- Recognizes upper and lower case alphabets
- Traces and writes letters
- Starts on reading simple sight words
Math Concepts
- Identifies shapes
- Distinguishes sizes
- Writes the numbers in sequence
- Counts a given number of objects to at least 20
- Rote counts to at least 100
- Classifies and sequences by size, shape and colour
- Matches objects
- Estimates
- Draws shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle, diamond, star)
Fine Motor Skills
- Increases fine motor skills through manipulative and art activities
- Explores with different media
- Holds a writing instrument correctly
- Tries to use scissors independently
Gross Motor Skills
Develops gross motor skills and coordination through movement and use of:
- Balancing on each foot for longer duration
- Hops on one foot in succession
- Climbs steps and ladders
- Throws and catches a small ball
- Follows instructions and manages outdoor games with peers
Science Concepts
- Identifying fine body parts (ankle, wrist, elbow)
- Categorizing animals, transport, community helpers
- Differentiating the function of the five senses
- Discriminating by touch, smell, feel and sound
Life Skills
- Participates in transitions and routines independently
- Takes responsibility for personal items
- Knows proper manners and uses words such as please, thank you, no thank you
- Shares, takes turns and shows respect to others
- Respects school property
- Cleans up after oneself
- Uses proper hygiene practices
Music Skills
- Sings a variety of simple songs alone and with a group
- Demonstrates an awareness of music as a part of daily life
- Participates freely in music activities
Art Expressions
- Expressing and exploring through art and craft
- Independently understanding and finishing activities
