What should Pre-KG children learn?
These are typical concepts that Pre-KG children explore in school, but should not be required to master before entering Kindergarten. Children learn these concepts at their own pace. What is learned in Pre-KG is considered a “bonus”. Children are taught with hands-on materials, songs, and games. They are assessed by observation and work samples.
Pre-KG Math Curriculum
Matching: objects, symbols, shapes, patterns, etc.
Same and Different
Sorting by various attributes: color, shape, size
Patterns: AB, AABB, ABC, and possibly AAB, ABB
Identify numerals 1-10 or more
Counting objects to 10 or more
One-to-one correspondence of objects when counting
Sizes: small, medium, large (3 – 5 sizes)
Shapes: square, rectangle, circle, triangle, oval, hexagon, rhombus (diamond)
More, Less, Same
Time: Day and Night, Sand Timer
Weight: Example, what weighs more or less in a balance scale
Measuring with non-standard units
Pre-KG Literacy Curriculum
Exposure to alphabet: letter names and sounds
Recognize, spell, write first name
Hold a pencil, marker, crayon correctly
Retell familiar stories
Draw pictures and dictate sentences about stories and experiences
Answer questions about stories
Repeat simple nursery rhymes and fingerplays
Concepts of print: left to right direction, holding a book right-side-up
Build new vocabulary
Build listening skills
Strengthen visual discrimination
Sequencing
Develop fine motor skills: play dough, scissors, writing utensils, Legos, etc.
Pre-KG Science
Explore science tools: magnets, prisms, magnifying glasses, etc.
Experience the world through nature walks, gardening, and other explorations
Observe insect life
Observe plant growth
Observe weather and plant life during each season
Measure and mix ingredients in cooking activities
Identify basic colors and explore color mixing
Make observational drawings and dictation
Explore the world with the five senses
Investigate animals, the homes they live in, the food they eat
Pre-K Creative Arts
Explore a variety of art processes: painting, drawing, sculpture, weaving, collage, etc.
Use a variety of art materials: crayons, tempera paint, watercolor paint, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, art chalk, clay
Experiment with mixing paint colors
Sing traditional songs and songs that enhance the curriculum
Participate in movement songs and dances
Use scarves, rhythm sticks, and bean bags to practice rhythms
Use a variety of children’s instruments
Participate in dramatic play
Dramatize familiar stories
Act out the movements and sounds of animals
Pre-KG Social Skills
Practice problem-solving skills in social situations
Work in groups or with a partner on a variety of projects
Share classroom materials with the group
Practice using manners: please, thank you, excuse me, table manners
Communicate his/her needs
Take care of his/her own basic needs: clean up, roll up nap pad, fasten clothing, use tissue as needed, etc.
State personal information: first and last name, age, school name, city, state, country
Explore types of work and workers
Explore modes of transportation
Participate in projects to help others in need
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