Older 3’s Curriculum Guide

Our goal is to create a warm and happy place for preschoolers to learn. As we bridge the gap between home and school, we guide children to a continued good self-image while building social skills in a school setting.

Sensory, motor, perceptual and language skills are introduced through materials and activities that are both child-centered and teacher-directed. Based on the theory that children learn through play, classroom routines encourage active involvement, meaningful experimentation and reinforcement through repetition. Schedules are designed to balance structure and free choice, as well as active and quiet times.

MonthFocus / ThemeHoliday / EventSocial Skill
SeptemberRed, Circle, Numbers 1 & 2
Welcome to School! Getting to Know You
Classroom Visit
Back to School Night
Friendship
OctoberBlack & Orange, Triangle, Number 3
Apples, Fall, Pumpkins
HalloweenWhole Body Listening
NovemberBrown, Square, Number 4
Turkeys, Thankful for…
ThanksgivingCalm Down Strategies
DecemberGreen, Star, Number 5
Gingerbread, Holidays
ChristmasProblem Solving
JanuaryBlue & White, Rectangle, Number 6
Polar Animals, Bears and Hibernation, Famous Artists
New Year’sFollowing Directions
FebruaryPink & Purple, Heart, Number 7
Love! Feelings and Emotions
Valentine’s Day
Tea with Mommy
Manners
MarchYellow, Diamond & Oval, Number 8
All Things Literacy!
St. Patrick’s Day
Spring
Easter
Donuts with Daddy
Apologizing / Taking Responsibility
AprilRainbow, Shape Review, Numbers 9 & 10
Birds, Taking Care of Earth
Earth DayTeam Work
MayReview
Gardening, Bugs & Insects
Mother’s DayGenerosity