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Any Ideas For 1 & 2yr Old Curriculum?
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03:49 AM 05-14-2009
A little of what a preschool day is like for me in my dc.
I put a preschool program together every year for my preschoolers. I base it on information I received (by request) from our elementary school. I asked them for the kindergarten packet that explains what the child needs to know to pass the k screening. Basically it covers: numbers 1 thru 10, 11 colors, alphabet, 4 basic shapes. I also go beyond that with some concept words, weekly craft projects, baking day, free play, music, etc.
I basically present my preschool in the mornings, when those under age 2 are napping. Rules are simple: sit quietly, listen, do your work and have fun.
I get most of my information off of websites. I love Kidsoup.com., and it is well worth the $22 per year. Also Childcareland.com is very good. There are many others out there too.
We do a lot of holiday activities/crafts. Bake something about 1 time per week. Have music day, book day, etc. I have found that coming up with a plan is the best and hardest thing to do. But once you figure it out and keep to your schedule....your days will go much smoother.
Here are a couple samples of what I used for my preschool outline....and just built off of it:
SEPTEMBER
Numbers: 1, 2
Alphabet: A, B, C, D
Shape: Circle
Colors: Red, Blue
Back To School
Fall
Apples
Song: Good Morning Song
OCTOBER
Numbers: 3, 4
Alphabet: E, F, G, H
Shape: Square
Colors: Orange, Brown
Halloween
Pumpkins
Fire Safety
Nursery Rhyme: Little Miss Muffet
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