Preschool Classroom 2
3 — 4 years
The teachers’ goals for their children are to become familiar with the alphabet and identify their written name, verbally express their feelings consistently and use their words to solve problems, gain a deeper curiosity of the world around them, and have the self confidence to attempt all feats set before them.
Some of the favorite themes in the Green and Orange rooms include, music, the Olympics, insects, opposites, friendship, around the world, under the sea, cooking, and Cinco de Mayo.
The preschool 2 students have a chance to participate in a variety of fun activities, including field trips and special guests, learning sign language and Spanish, learning new sports, planting, and playing the guitar with their teacher.
As an extension of the classroom, the preschool 2 teachers suggest parents do puzzles, count everyday objects, help children verbalize their wants and needs, encourage their children to ask questions then help them find the answer, and come in to share their time and experience with the classroom.
Developmental Milestones
Preschool 2 |
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Cognitive |
Social/Emotional |
Language & Communication |
Large and Fine Motor |
Understand concepts like grouping and matching |
Initiate or join in play with other children and make up games |
Ask and answer questions beginning with “Who”, “What”, and “Why” |
Puts pegs in pegboard holes |
Draw and name or briefly explain somewhat recognizable pictures |
Often uses word such as “I don’t like that” or “Stop it” instead of hitting |
Understands time concepts, such as, "We’re going to the zoo tomorrow" and can narrate past experiences |
Manipulate clay by making balls, snakes, and other simple objects |
Show awareness of time, such as night and day or past and present |
Understands how to take turns and share with assistance |
Understands the concepts "if… then" or "because" in sentences |
Balance on one foot for a short period of time |
Point out likenesses and differences |
Likes to do things for themselves |
Repeats nursery rhymes and songs; knows at least one from memory |
Throw, kick, and catch a ball |