MCR-II PRESCHOOL
LEARNING READINESS
PHILOSOPHY & COURSE OBJECTIVES

PHILOSOPHY

Every child has the ability to learn.  It is the intent of the MCR-II Preschool program to provide an environment conducive to the developmental needs(cognitive, social, emotional and physical) of each child.  This is done through a variety of discovery activities which will enhance language, math, science skills, and fine & gross motor development.  Since children grow and develop at different rates, they will be provided opportunities to discover and learn at their own pace.

It is the goal of the program to promote each child's individuality, by helping them to develop self-esteem and the awareness that they are unique individuals.  The program will build on each child's talents and strengths, and encourage positive self concepts.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
 

WRITING READINESS OBJECTIVES


1.   Hold a pencil correctly
2.   Connect lines to form shapes and letters
3.   Gain understandings of left to right progression
4.   Control fine motor muscles for cutting and coloring

SOCIAL STUDIES OBJECTIVES


1. Follow school and classroom rules
2. Follow directions
3. Listen without interruption
4. Be polite
5. Practice healthy eating habits
6. Practice proper dental care
7. Display good personal hygiene
8. Develop a positive self-concept
9. Interact positively with peers and teacher

LANGUAGE ARTS OBJECTIVES


1. Sequence stories
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2. Sequence 3 pictures in correct order
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3. Name the days of the week
4. Sing songs and recite rhymes
5. Associate actions to words in songs and stories
6.  Articulate words correctly under monitoring of teacher
7. Give full name and age
8. Notice details and make comparisons

READING READINESS OBJECTIVES


1. Identify some letters 
 http://www.ctw.org/preschool/games/likethis/0,1169,5,00.html
2. Understand that letters have an upper and lower case
 http://www.edu4kids.com/alpha/
3. Develop an understanding of letter sound associations
 http://www.mrtc.org/~twright/animals/english/alphabet.htm
4. Identify basic colors
5. Identify basic shapes
6. Recognize and write name correctly
7. Distinguish left from right
8. Gain understanding of top to bottom when looking at books and reading
9. Gain understanding of left to right progression when looking at books

MATH READINESS OBJECTIVES


1. Count to 15
2. Demonstrate one to one correspondence when counting to 10
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3. Identify numbers 1-10 
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4. Write numbers 1-5
5. Arrange numbers 1-5 in correct order
6. Complete a pattern of two colors using at least 6 times
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7. Sort items by color and size
8. Name and draw 4 recognizable basic shapes (square, triangle, circle, and rectangle)
9. Arrange 5 items from smallest to largest
10. Demonstrate knowledge of prepositions-above, below, before, and after
11. Use manipulative for sorting, and graphing
12. Recognize more and less
13. Have a basic understanding of money and name some coins

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