Pre-Kindergarten

Educators help children:

• Ask questions and explore how things work

• Observe, investigate, and make simple predictions

• Solve problems during play and classroom activities

• Use memory and recall to describe experiences and events

• Sort, compare, and organize objects and ideas

• Engage in creative thinking and imaginative play

• Build persistence when working through challenges

Children refine coordination and motor control. Educators provide opportunities to:

• Participate in active play that builds strength and balance

• Develop fine motor control for writing, drawing, and cutting

• Practice independence in self-care routines

Children deepen their understanding of numbers and patterns. Educators encourage children to:

• Count, recognize, and compare numbers

• Identify patterns and sequences

• Sort and classify objects in different ways

• Recognize and describe shapes

• Explore measurement, size, and quantity

Educators support children in:

• Building positive friendships and cooperative play

• Demonstrating empathy and respect for others

• Managing emotions and practicing self-control

• Solving problems with peers using communication

• Following multi-step routines and classroom expectations

Language skills grow rapidly at this age. Educators help children:

• Engage in meaningful conversations and group discussions

• Describe experiences, ideas, and stories in detail

• Expand vocabulary and comprehension

• Listen attentively and follow multi-step directions

Educators help children build skills that support success in school by encouraging them to:

• Show curiosity and ask questions

• Focus and complete tasks

• Work independently and in small groups

• Demonstrate persistence and confidence in learning