The Monkey Class

This class is for those who are three years of age at enrollment.  The student will be exposed to a variety of play-based educational projects, activities, and props.  The day will begin with a group circle to read a story, questions and songs related to the story along with the day’s weather, classroom job assignments, a Bible verse that coincides with the week’s theme, the Pledge of Allegiance and morning prayer.  Afterwards, the children will have a restroom break, morning snack, recess, a class activity, free-choice play, and small group time with their teacher.  Students will eat lunch with their classmates, nap or rest, have an afternoon snack and free-choice play & recess.  Please see the family handbook for an in-depth look at enrichment and special activities.

Developmental Goals:

• Name like beginning sounds
• Knows difference between words and pictures
• Retains new information
• Asks questions
• Recognizes name in print
• Answers simple story questions
• “Writes” in linear fashion, attempts to write name
• Takes pride in work
• Initiates conversation
• Follows oral command with some reminders
• Counts 1 – 10, identifies 0 – 5
• Sorts, names some shapes, names what’s missing
• Knows basic needs, explores motion & forces
• Knows harmful actions, follows safety rules
• Offers ideas
• Stand on tiptoes, stands on 1 foot for 1 second
• Copies circles, makes cuts on paper with scissors
• Makes eye contact & separates from adult
• Claps for peers, names emotions
• Puts on own jacket
• Takes turn, plays with more than one peer
• Accepts adult assistance
• Uses manners and respects others’ property