Curriculum

Children will learn to distinguish between defining attributes (such as triangles being closed and having three sides) and non-defining attributes (like color, orientation, and overall size).

Children will learn to compose two-dimensional shapes such as rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, and quarter-circles, as well as three-dimensional shapes like cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, and right circular cylinders.

Children will learn to partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal parts, referring to these parts as halves, fourths, and quarters. They will use phrases such as "half of," "fourth of," and "quarter of" to describe the shares. They will understand the concept of the whole as being composed of two halves or four quarters.

Children will learn to describe objects in their environment by using the names of shapes and articulate the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to. They will also understand and utilize language related to directionality, order, and the positions of objects, incorporating terms like up/down and in front/behind to enhance their spatial awareness and communication skills.

Children will learn the importance of listening and following directions by playing left, right, forward, back, jump, turn around, touch the ground, turn, sit down, stand up, clap your hands

Children will develop creativity, logical thinking, and the ability to concentrate, engage children in activities that challenge them to solve problems, think critically, and focus on tasks for extended periods. These activities can include puzzles, strategy games, art projects, and reading, which help strengthen cognitive abilities and enhance mental focus.

Children will solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, utilizing $ and ¢ symbols appropriately. They will first learn to recognize and understand the values of different bills and coins. Reinforcement can be achieved through matching worksheets that link each coin to its value, enhancing their money recognition skills.

Children will learn to organize, represent, and interpret data involving up to three categories. They will practice asking and answering questions about the total number of data points, the quantity within each category, and the difference in numbers between categories. This will help them develop analytical skills and deepen their understanding of data comparison and interpretation.

Children will learn to understand and use language related to the directionality, order, and position of objects, including terms like up/down and in front/behind. They will also develop the ability to correctly follow directions that involve their own position in space, such as "Stand up" and "Move forward." This will enhance their spatial awareness and ability to navigate and respond to positional commands.

Children will develop the ability to adapt their behavior in response to changing environmental and task demands. They will learn to think about multiple concepts and rules simultaneously and switch between them as needed, adjusting to shifting demands, priorities, or perspectives.