Pre-K Class

(4-5 years old, must be 4 by October 1st)

Description-Welcome to our Pre-K Class!

In their last year at Bright Future, our goal is to have your child prepared to academically succeed in Kindergarten. We strive to build their confidence and independence before heading off to their new school, next year.  We focus on reading, writing and math readiness as well as there listening skills and ability to follow directions.

Pre-K class curriculum goals

Please keep in mind that each child will develop and grow at his/her own pace both physically and developmentally. Bright Future's curriculum is based on differentiated instruction in order to fill the needs of all our children.

For all children learning and living is the same thing. If they feel secure, treasured, loved, their own energy and curiosity will bring them new understanding and new skills.

We are excited to see what they do each and every day.

LANGUAGE

  • Will recall sequence and details of the story
  • Will recognize the relationship between the written and spoken word
  • Will increase their vocabulary
  • Will be able to identify rhyming words
  • Will be able to write their first and last name
  • Will identify upper- and lower-case letters
  • Will be able to match letters and appropriate letter sounds
  • Will recall song stories poems and finger plays
  • Will know their full name address phone number and birthday
  • Will be able to share ideas and acts inquisitive questions
  • Will build a love for books and show interest in reading
  • Will be begin to read color words sight words number words
  • Will be able to identify quantities more less taller bigger etc.
  • Will learn opposites

MATHEMATICS

  • Will be able to count and sequence to 20
  • Will recognize one to one correspondence
  • Will comprehend the concept of time including seasons months and days of the year
  • Will recognize geometric shapes
  • We'll understand and be able to create patterns
  • We'll be able to create a graph
  • We'll have a basic understanding of addition and subtraction

FINE/GROSS MOTOR SKILLS

  • Will be able to hold a pencil and crayon correctly
  • Will be able to color inside the lines
  • Will be able to use a scissor correctly and cut on a line
  • Will be able to trace letters and numbers
  • Will be able to throw and catch a ball
  • Will be able to peddle a bike
  • Will be able to zip button and snap their own jacket
  • Will know left and right

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Will take turns during group discussions.
  • Will cooperate in small and large groups
  • Will participate in Group activities
  • Will follow classroom routines and directions
  • Will develop independence and self-confidence
  • Will understand appropriate behavior and social cues OK
  • Will be able to follow directions with several steps

Pre-K Schedule

(4-5 years old)

6:30 - 8:30 - Arrival/Wash Hands/Free Play
8:30 - 9:00 - Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 - Circle Time (Good Morning Song, Calendar, Weather, Letter of the week, Review of letters, Numbers, Job Chart, Story, Lesson of the Day)
9:30 - 9:45 - Music, Creative Movement
9:45 - 10:30 - Centers, Art Project, Math, Language Arts, Academics
10:30 - 11:15 Outdoor Recess
11:15 - Bathroom, Wash Hands
11:30 - 12:00 - Centers
12:00 - 12:30 - Lunch
12:30 -1:15 - Quiet Activities - Listening Center, Educational Video, Puzzles, Coloring,Playdough, etc.
1:15 - Bathroom/Wash Hands
1:30 - 2:15 - Recess
2:15 - Bathroom/Wash Hands
2:30 - Snack
2:45 - 3:15 - Afternoon Circle - Review of the Day, Story
3:15 - 4:15 - Centers
4:15 - Bathroom, Wash Hands
4:30 - Snack
4:45 - 6:00 - Free Play
6:00 - Final Dismissal