About the Program
Every week, each classroom teacher posts a preschool activity lesson plan. The activity plan is organized by the teacher and consists of five different areas of learning. The activities for each of the areas will be based a particular theme. Bright Beginnings provides each classroom with themes, numerous resources and a curriculum geared for each theme. Our highly educated staff is also encouraged to add their own experiences and resources. The areas of learning that are planned each week are as follows.
2021 Pre School Curriculum Specifics
Creative Art Enrichments
Activities using fine motor skills encourage their creative abilities, such as:
- craft projects
- easel and finger painting
- cutting
- drawing
- process art
Literacy & Cognitive Enrichment
Activities that develop reading readiness, language and thinking skills, such as:
- stories
- flannel board activities
- “telling time”
- matching games
- activities that require responses from the child such as, “What would you do if you were a dog?”
- group discussions
Music & Movement Enrichment
Activities for following directions develop creativity and listening skills, such as:
- musical instruments
- finger plays
- pretend play
- exercising, dance, and movement activities
- games using music, rhythm ribbons, and scarves
Science & Sensory Enrichment
Activities that tap into the natural curiosity. Children learn to observe, question, explore, experiment, predict, and problem solve. Examples include:
- cooking
- water, sand, and magnet play
- simple science and nature experiments
Math Enrichment
Activities focusing on understanding and hands-on experiences, taking into account cognitive development to provide the groundwork and foundation for the future. Examples include:
- one-to-one correspondence
- patterns
- sorting
- counting
- number recognition
- shapes
- comparisons
- measurement
- time
- money
- adding and subtracting
Learning Centers
The preschool activity plan also consists of eight specific learning centers. Learning centers are “open” during free-choice play. Children may choose to play alone or with a few friends. These learning centers have a variety of activities and experiences throughout the month.
- Creative Art Center
- Block/Building Center
- Dramatic Play Center
- Games and Fine Motor Center
- Math or Writing Center
- Library/Language Center
- Listening/Music Center
- Science/Sensory Center
Developmental Stages
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