Fives - Children's Depot

Because of the proper building blocks have been set in place by the earlier classes, this age child begins to read, work on creative writing skills, continue to exted thier vocabulary/speaking skills, and work on spelling and punctuation. The math program continues to build upon addition-subtraction facts as well as the conceptual abilities such as time, money and measurements. This is the age where children learn through situational activities such as siences, art, problem solving, and overall communication processes.

Schedule

6:30-8:00	Welcome / Learning Centers
8:00-8:30	Breakfast Snack
8:30-8:45	Circle Time
8:45-9:15	Character Training
9:15-10:00	Math / Phonics
10:00-10:30	Science
10:30-11:00	Indoor Gymnasium or Outside
11:00-11:30	Storytime
11:30-12:00	Lunch
12:00-12:30	Music
12:30-2:00	Quiet Time
2:00-2:30	Art
2:30-3:15	Hands-on Math and Phonics
3:15-3:30	Afternoon Snack
3:30-4:15	Outside or Centers
4:15-5:15	Circle Time
5:15-6:00	Quiet Activities / Good-byes

Pre K 3's Can...

Run lightly on toes
Walk on a balance beam
Skip
Jump rope
Skate
Cut out simple shapes
Copy triangle
Trace diamond
Copy first name
Print numbers 1-5
Colors within lines
Has adult grasp of pencil
Sort objects by size or by color or by shape
Do a 15 piece puzzle
Copy block design
Name some letters
Name some numerals
Name penny, nickel, dime, quarter
Count by rote to 10
Can tell what number comes next
Dress self completely
Learn to distinguish left from right
Tie shoes
Brush teeth unassisted
Recognize rhyme
Act out stories
Draw a person with head, trunk, legs, arms, and features
Paste and glue appropriately
Model objects with clay
Choose own friends
Play simple table games
Play competitive games
Engage in cooperative play with other children
Use construction toys to make things: house of legos, etc.