Curriculum

Children will be able to count to ten.
Child knows number names and the count sequence.

Child recognizes the number of objects in a small set.
Quickly recognizes the number of objects in a small set (referred to as "subitizing").

Child understands the relationship between numbers and quantities.
Counts and answers "How many?" questions for approximately 10 objects.
Accurately counts as many as five objects in a scattered configuration.

Children will learn to count up to ten and become familiar with number names and their sequence in counting.

Child recognizes the number of objects in a small set.
Quickly recognizes the number of objects in a small set (referred to as "subitizing").

Children will develop an understanding of the relationship between numbers and quantities. They will be able to count up to approximately 10 objects and correctly answer "How many?" questions for those objects.

Children will learn to associate a number of objects with written numerals from 0 to 5. With support, they will also recognize and write some numerals up to 10. Understanding the necessity of numbers can be highlighted by exploring everyday examples—consider why having five fingers is useful.

Children will gain new background knowledge and vocabulary related to animals, plants, household items, colors, shapes, clothing, greetings, and transportation.For example, they will learn the names of different animals like "elephant" and "giraffe," plants like "flower" and "tree," and common household items such as "table" and "chair."

Children will appropriately use new vocabulary in their own speech. For example, during a group activity, they might point to a picture of a green frog and say, "Look at that frog!" or during playtime, they might use words like "I wear my blue shirt today!" They can practice using greetings by saying, "Hello, friends!" or talking about transportation by saying, "We go in a car!"