Curriculum

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.

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.

Children will understand the importance of sleep and its restorative effects on both physical and psychological well-being. They will also take increasing responsibility for establishing sleep as a self-care routine.

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.

Children will learn to initiate and respond to self-care routines that support their personal hygiene.

Children will understand that taking care of the mind is just as important as taking care of the body. They will recognize the connection between physical and psychological well-being.

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.

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.

Children will understand the concept of the "present moment" as a coping strategy to manage emotions and be able to differentiate it from the past and future. They will practice using their senses to notice and describe the present moment.

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.