4 years old by August 1, of the current school year (as mandated by the Ohio Department of Education)
Tentative Curriculum for Fours
- Religion
- Language development and Literacy
- Creative expression
- Numbers 0-15
- Alphabet (out of order)
- Positional concepts and one-to-one correspondence
- Science
- Shapes and Colors
- Health and Safety
- Music and Movement
- Independent thinking
Tentative Schedule for Fours
- 8:50-9:15: Arrival and Free Choice
- 9:15-9:40: Circle Time: Children meet with teacher in large group area to discuss day, learn about key concepts related to weekly/monthly themes, and share experiences; whole group math lesson.
- 9:40-10:00: Playground Time / Music and Movement
- 10:00-10:15: Religion
- 10:15-11:15: Activity Time: Independent and/or teacher directed activities such as art, play-dough, sand/water table, small and large muscle activities, dramatic play, language arts, math, science, fine motor activities, reading center, computer, blocks, and small group games.
- 11:30: Dismissal