Curriculum
Sense of Belonging
Children will identify and express a sense of identity and belonging in different groups and settings, such as family or culture, where they feel safe, loved, and accepted. They will begin to communicate their connections to these groups in various ways, such as through personal stories.
Posture
Children will understand the importance of maintaining good posture and learn to avoid posture problems. They will demonstrate control of their body to support proper posture.
Hygiene
Children will begin to understand the importance of personal hygiene and self-care skills to help prevent illness as they are introduced to the concept of germs.
Kindness
Children will practice kind acts, express appreciation and care towards those around them, and demonstrate prosocial behaviors, such as sharing and helping others, through thoughtful consideration of their needs and intentions.
Personal Care
Children will learn to initiate and respond to self-care routines that support their personal hygiene.
Conflict resolution
Children will use problem-solving skills and basic strategies to resolve social conflicts and suggest solutions. They will express their feelings, needs, and opinions during these situations. They will seek adult help when needed to resolve conflicts.
Nutrition
Children will improve their self-feeding skills using age-appropriate utensils, learn to communicate when they are hungry, thirsty, or full, and begin to express their food choices and preferences. They will also gain a basic understanding of the importance of nutrition for healthy development.
Forgiveness of Others
Children will understand the meaning of forgiveness, including that it is a choice, and identify situations where it is encouraged. They will demonstrate this understanding when resolving conflicts.
Emotion Recognition of Own
Children will identify and name the emotions they are feeling. They will describe and express their emotions.
Sense of Identity
Children will build a healthy sense of who they are by recognizing and expressing their unique characteristics, such as abilities, interests, preferences, and cultural background.