Depending on your child’s birthday, he/she may be in the Polar Bear room for one to two years. In this classroom we begin introducing concepts and skills that will be further developed in the pre-kindergarten program. A few skills we work on are holding a pencil, tracing letters, sensory motor, science, mathematics, language, literacy, and dramatic play. Additionally, we focus on developing self-help skills to foster independence and growth while meeting the Ohio Early Learning Development Standards.
Recognize & begin to write first name
Begin tracing and writing letters and numbers using dot to dot
Draw circles and squares
Use scissors
Understand spatial concepts top, bottom, under, over, beside, above
Speak in sentences of five to six words
Recall part of and simple questions about a story
Count to 50
Responsibility for actions
Cooperate with other children; negotiate solutions to conflict
Demonstrate self-control within small and large groups
Play organized games
Complete a 5 -15 piece puzzle independently