Kindergarten
This program was only offered during 2020 - 2021.
for 5 to 6 year olds
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | SKOKIE
4023 Dempster St, Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 675-7030
EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY | CHICAGO (PORTAGE PARK)
5332 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60641
773-777-7411
Program Overview
Language Arts
✔ Understand that reading progresses from left to right and top to bottom
✔ Identify label and signs in the environment
✔ Make predictions of what will happen next according to the pictures and content of the story
✔ Identify and write the letters of the alphabet
✔ Identify the beginning, middle, and ending sounds of simple words
✔ Construct and write simple words and short stories
✔ Read simple words and short stories
✔ Respond to simple questions about a reading material
✔ Dictate stories and experiences
✔ Show independent interest in reading-related activities
✔ Communicate needs, ideas, thoughts, and feelings
✔ Retell information and stories to others
Mathematics
✔ Recognize shapes, colors, and structures in the environment
✔ Write and count with understanding numbers 1-20
✔ Understand to order objects in series or rows
✔ Show and understand the concept of time and simple fractions
✔ Sort, classify and make a comparison of quantities
✔ Solve simple addition and subtraction problems
✔ Understand the use of measurement
Science
✔ Show understanding of changes in oneself and the environment
✔ Know the basic needs of forces in nature
✔ Describe the effects of forces in nature
✔ Collect, describe and record information
✔ Use senses to describe, observe and discover things
✔ Know safety practices
✔ Awareness of technology and how it affects our lives
✔ Identify concepts associated with day/night and seasons
✔ Use scientific tools such as thermometers and magnets for investigation
Social Studies
✔ Identify community workers and services they provide
✔ Understand the concept of a family and its variations
✔ Participate in voting as a way of making choices
✔ Begin to understand the concept of leadership
✔ Tell the similarities and differences of people
✔ Learning to think geographically
Physical Development & Health
✔ Participate in active play using gross and fine motor skills
✔ Follow simple safety rules while participating in activities
✔ Identify body parts and their functions
✔ Act independently in caring for personal needs
✔ Use socially acceptable ways to resolve conflict
✔ Learn to increase endurance
Fine Arts
✔ Participate in dance, drama, and music activities
✔ Describe or respond to their own creative work or of others
✔ Use creative arts as a way of self-expression
Social-Emotional Development
✔ Express needs, thoughts, wants, and feelings by using appropriate language
✔ Show empathy and caring for others
✔ Show some initiative and independence in actions
✔ Show understanding in following rules and procedures
✔ Engage in cooperative group play
-Respect the rights of self and others
✔ Develop a relationship with children and adults
✔ Manage transitions and begin to adapt to change in routines
✔ Begin to share materials and experiences and take turns