PRE-K YEARLY SUMMARY 2015-2016

QUARTER ONE

Language Arts

Numeracy

QUARTER TWO

QUARTER THREE

Reading:
Develop a lifelong love for reading and interest in books.
Know that print carries meaning and is read from left to right and top to bottom.
Differentiate between fiction and informational text.
Develop a phonemic awareness of words, through shared, reading, oral games and songs.
Recognize that letters make words and can identify some letters and sounds of the alphabet.
Join in with rhyming and rhythmic activities and generates some words that rhyme
Writing:
Attempt writing for a variety of purposes and ascribes meaning to marks
Dictate and draw to explain information/stories/ideas
Listening & Speaking:
Listen attentively and responds to what is heard in small and large group
Recognize the difference between a comment and a question.
Retell important events and details of their experiences and stories.
Use language to imagine and recreate roles and experiences
Language Standards:
Use oral language in formal and informal everyday activities.
Counting:
Recognize numerals 1-10 by name.
Count 1-20.
Write numbers 1-10.
Addition and Subtraction:
Solve addition and subtraction problems through structured exploration and play.
Begin to add and subtract within 5.
Measurement and Data:
Compare length, weight and time using non-standard units.
Compare data through graphing.
Practice using coins.
Patterning:
Talks about, recognises and recreates simple patterns.
Geometry:
Recognise and names shapes.
Introduced to 3D shapes.

QUARTER FOUR

PRE-K YEARLY SUMMARY 2015-2016

QUARTER ONE

QUARTER TWO

QUARTER THREE

QUARTER FOUR

Creates simple representations of events, people and objects

Explores colour, texture, shape, form and space in two or three dimensions

Creativity, Imagination and

Uses imagination through different media: art and design, music, dance, imaginative play, role-play and stories
Performance
Recognises repeated sounds and sound patterns and matches movements to music

Exploring and

Understanding The World

Shows curiosity and interest by exploring surroundings

Investigates places, objects, materials, and living things by using all the senses as appropriate
Asks questions and makes sensible predictions based on previous experiences
Builds and constructs with a wide range of materials to produce pieces of work that demonstrates self-expression
Uses classroom equipment (e.g. Clock, interactive whiteboard, visualizer, overhead projector) to support learning

Demonstrates control in gross motor skills

Physical Development

Demonstrates control in fine motor skills

Moves with confidence, imagination and safety
Identifies behaviours that promote healthy bodies

Shows an awareness of boundaries set and behavioural expectations in the setting

Personal, Social and
Emotional Development

Works cooperatively, taking turns and sharing fairly

Operates independently within the setting and displays age-appropriate self-help skills
Has a developing respect for own culture and beliefs and those of other people
Is confident, motivated, and excited to learn and try new experiences and activities
Engages in activities and is able to maintain concentration
Reflects on own learning, behaviour and actions

Themes

Creating a Community
Our class, our year, our school

Caring for Our World

Recycling / Beautiful Stuff

Ecosystems
Rainforest / Coral Reef

Extension

Halloween
Child of the World throughout
Cultural celebrations throughout
Visit from Father Christmas
Thanksgiving / Harvest

Spring Egg Hunt

Seasonal Changes throughout
Pre-K Musical Performance
International Fair

Ethnic Drumming
Class Celebration of Learning
EOY Party