Bright Beginnings
Montessori Preschool
Pre-K Program
The Pre-K Program enables a small group of children between the ages of four and five years old who no longer need a nap to work on specific skills to help prepare them even more for kindergarten. Once a child turns 4 years old does not mean he/she automatically attends afternoon class. He/she needs to be developmentally capable of participating cooperatively in a small group setting. This will be based on the staff�s observation and recommendation. The class will consist of no more than ten children. All children must rest a minimum of 30 minutes on their beds before this takes place.
Pre-K Program Curriculum
Coordinated activities that prepare for writing skills: Paper cutting on defined outlines. Sewing (stitching). Stencil tracing.
Focusing on skills of memory and concentration: Asking questions on literature that we have read. Playing games involving problem solving and concentration. Solving puzzles or problems i.e., �I spy�.
Reading: Introducing various literatures, developing listening skills, focusing on the main idea, practicing sounds of the alphabet, increasing pre-reading skills and dictation journals.
Math: Learning to count (1-20), learning the symbols, teaching quantification and qualification. Introducing geometry i.e. tangrams, teaching size gradation and amounts.
Science: Zoology � �winter animals� � i.e. penguins, polar bears, wolves, etc. based upon literature, photos discussions on various facts of each animal, and art projects.
Culture: Identification of people and places around the world through literature, artifacts, introduction of various celebrations around the world.
History: Literature on famous figures who contributed to society i.e. Martin Luther King.
Art: (based upon the following): Seasons, Holidays� Literature Creativity, - enhancing the imagination.
Practical Life: Cooking � working on skills of coordination and measurement and how to follow the directions of a recipe.
Social Skills: Discussions i.e. cooperation, games.
Bright Beginnings
30 Hobart Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94402
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