GFA Preschool Pre-K Class Goals and Objectives

Cognitive Development

Language / Pre-Reading – Your child will:

• recognize and print his/her name
• be exposed to the alphabet letters and sounds they make
• be exposed to various forms of written language
• become aware of the days of the week and months and seasons of the year
• develop and demonstrate listening skills
• be exposed to, develop an understanding of, and demonstrate spoken language

Math Readiness – Your child will:

• count objects to 20
• demonstrate number recognition to 10
• demonstrate one to one correspondence
• participate in various graphing experiences
• be exposed to “mathematical vocabulary” such as more, less, large, small, over, under, around, between, beside, etc.
• recognize and name the basic shapes and basic colors

Science – Your child will:

• practice observation skills
• practice classification skills
• observe cause and effect in the world around him/her
• design and participate in simple experimentation
• practice problem-solving and evaluation skills

Social Studies – Your child will:

• expand his/her awareness of self
• demonstrate an awareness of family structure and responsibility
• develop an awareness of his/her community and community helpers
• practice and demonstrate self-help skills including using the bathroom, proper hygiene, dressing, and eating

Art – Your child will:

• experience various media in a multitude of ways
• demonstrate creative self expression
• participate in multi-sensory art experiences

Music – Your child will:

• participate in musical activities including song, dance, instrumental, movement, games, and
  self-expression
• be exposed to and gain an appreciation for various types of music including folk, classical, patriotic, religious, multi-cultural, and traditional

Religion – Your child will:

• understand God’s unconditional love for each of us
• learn about God’s message from the Bible and plan of salvation through Jesus Christ for everyone
• understand and respect the earth as God’s creation
• learn to worship God through song, music, praise, and prayer
• learn to thank and talk to God through prayer
• be exposed to God’s Word through Bible stories and Chapel
• learn, understand, and memorize verses from the Bible

Physical Development

Fine Motor Skills – Your child will:

• demonstrate cutting on a straight line and a circle
• develop proper hand position while using a pencil, crayon, and scissors
• assemble puzzles of four or more pieces correctly
• demonstrate buttoning, zipping, and buckling skills
• practice applying and controlling glue
• write his/her name, letters and numbers

Gross Motor Skills – Your child will:

• be able to coordinate movements to pump a swing
• demonstrate a smooth gait while running
• successfully climb a ladder
• practice skipping
• practice tossing a ball into a basket
• be able to follow a path on the ground
• be able to stand on one foot and both feet
• walk backwards
• walk forwards on a low balance beam, unassisted

Social Development

Your child will:

• be able to share, take turns, and wait for short periods of time
• demonstrate the usage of polite language such as “please," "thank-you," and “you’re welcome”
• practice good manners, such as covering his/her mouth when sneezing, washing hands after using bathroom and before snacks and meals
• help to develop and adhere to classroom rules
• demonstrate respect for the property of others
• develop personal responsibility for his/her actions

Emotional Development

Your child will:

• demonstrate self-control consistent with his/her development level
• practice coping skills and self-control in separating from family
• experience and participate in transitions
• participate in choice-making and decision-making activities
• learn appropriate ways of expressing emotion through discussion, art, music, and movement
• participate in multi-cultural activities