Nursery Syllabus
Please note: This is a sample syllabus and may not reflect the specific curriculum of your child's nursery school.
Age group: 3-4 years old
Overall goals:
- Foster a love of learning and exploration
- Develop social, emotional, and physical skills
- Introduce basic literacy and numeracy concepts
- Encourage creativity and imagination
Subjects:
- Language Arts:
- Alphabet recognition and letter sounds
- Early reading skills (rhyming, sight words)
- Storytelling and listening comprehension
- Vocabulary development
- Creative expression through writing and drawing
- Mathematics:
- Counting and number recognition (1-10)
- Sorting and classifying objects
- Basic shapes and colors
- Simple addition and subtraction
- Science:
- Exploration of the natural world
- Observation and inquiry skills
- Basic concepts of weather, plants, and animals
- Social Studies:
- Self-awareness and identity
- Family and community
- Celebrating diversity and inclusion
- Basic rules and expectations
- Creative Arts:
- Music and movement
- Art and craft activities
- Dramatic play
- Physical Development:
- Gross motor skills (running, jumping, climbing)
- Fine motor skills (grasping, cutting, coloring)
- Sensory exploration
Activities:
- Circle time: Songs, stories, fingerplays, and discussions
- Learning centers: Exploration and play in designated areas (blocks, books, art, etc.)
- Outdoor play: Gross motor development and exploration of the natural world
- Small group activities: Focused learning experiences with the teacher
- Independent play: Choice and exploration based on individual interests
Assessment:
- Ongoing observation of child's development and progress
- Informal assessments and checklists
- Portfolios showcasing child's work and learning
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