PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Through expanding adult relationships your preschooler will show increased confidence in exploring new settings and will be able to manage most separations without distress. They will begin to understand that different people have different emotional reactions and respond appropriately to the feelings, needs, and rights of others. Your preschooler will begin to independently problem solve with peers using previously learned strategies such as sharing, taking turns, setting a timer, or walking away. These strategies will allow them to successfully navigate a kindergarten classroom!

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Your child will be able to alternate direction while running and be able to stop easily without losing balance. They will also master the art of climbing on playground equipment, riding a tricycle, and playing catch with a peer. In terms of fine motor skills, your child will begin using a mature grasp with 3 fingers to hold a writing implement which will allow them to draw basic shapes and write their name.

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Your preschooler will be able to count to 20, recognize written numerals up to 10, and begin using objects to model and solve basic addition and subtraction problems up through 5. They will also develop basic science skills such as defining a problem, engaging in investigations with peers, and gathering data by drawing or counting. Science experiments happen on a weekly basis in our kindergarten readiness classrooms! To help your child prepare to read they will learn to recognize and name letters, produce rhyming words, recognize which words begin with the same sound, and distinguish syllables in words.