Intermediate (3-4 years)

Preschool Intermediate (3-4 years)

Three-year-olds are more secure, and ready for a higher level of challenge. Intermediate teachers weave a tapestry of fun and learning that continues to instill the young learner with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed at the next level. Skills learned during this period include recognizing letter names, catching a bounced ball and beginning to understand the concept of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

 

 

Links to Learning

Language and Literacy:
Your child will begin to experiment with different letter sounds, and start to explore characters and story plots.
      Mathematics:
Your child continues to explore number concepts such as more or less. Center activities help your child practice comparing, classifying and measuring. 
         
The World and Me:
Group and circle games provide opportunities for your child to follow directions, take turns and develop friendships. Your child is also beginning to make conscious choices about preferences and behavior.
  Wellness:
Using the award-winning SPARK program, your child will participate in physical activities that will require more body control. Your child will develop fine motor skills by taking part in age-appropriate writing activities.
         
Music:
Activities that encourage your child to clap and move in time to the beat, sing songs and identify similar sounds will take your child to the next level of musical awareness.
  Art:
Teachers will provide your child with opportunities to trace and copy simple shapes, and explore various art techniques that include folding, cutting, bending and coloring.
         
  Spanish:
Your child is continuing to grow more familiar with the Spanish culture and language. At this level, your child will be exposed to stories and activities.
    My Community:
Your child will be introduced to the concept of community by discussing similarities and differences in families and homes. Teachers explain what community helpers do, and introduce the concept of experiments.