Curriculum is taught through an activity-based approach as we follow Utah Early Childhood Core Standards. We will focus on developing cognitive and social capabilities along with introducing them to class and schoolroom routines. The program does not operate as child care, but strictly as an educational program.
1. Demonstrate a positive learning attitude:
· Display a sense of curiosity.
· Practice personal responsibility for learning.
· Demonstrate persistence in completing tasks.
· Apply prior knowledge and processes to construct new knowledge.
· Voluntarily use a variety of resources to investigate topics of interest.
2. Develop social skills and ethical responsibility:
· Respect similarities and differences in others.
· Treat others with kindness and fairness.
· Follow rules.
· Include others in learning and play activities.
· Function positively as a member of a family, learning group, school, and community.
· Initiate and respond to social interactions with peers and adults.
3. Demonstrate responsible emotional behaviors:
· Recognize own values, talents, and skills.
· Express self in positive ways.
· Demonstrate behavior appropriate to the situation.
· Express feelings appropriately.
· Meet and respect needs of self and others.
4. Develop physical skills and personal hygiene:
· Learn proper care of the body for health and fitness.
· Develop knowledge that enhances participation in physical activities and healthy food choices.
· Display persistence in learning motor skills and developing fitness.
· Use physical activity for self-expression.
5. Understand and use basic concepts and skills:
· Develop phonological and phonemic awareness.
· Develop expressive and receptive vocabulary.
· Develop reasoning and sequencing skills.
· Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
· Observe, sort, and classify objects.
· Make connections from content areas to application in real life.
