This area curriculum focuses on written and spoken language; verbal and non-verbal communication.
Commonly referred to as S.T.E.M, ‘A’ has just been recently been added. What is S.T.E.A.M?
This supports the child’s social and emotional aspects of learning.
Whole body support fine and gross motor movements and support of enhancing the senses.
We want the children to know they have support within their community, and that they can also support others in their community as well.
We encourage our families, children and educators to follow our daily routines to keep their learning continuous at school and at home.
This area curriculum focuses on written and spoken language; verbal and non-verbal communication.
Visual Identification
· Understanding the fundamentals of printed materials
· Use of sight words
· Letters- phonological awareness
· the appearance of each letter
· Numbers- how they: look, ordinal position, how they are spelled, and identifying their quantity
Reading Comprehension and Story Building
· Listening to understand
· Questioning to gain a better understanding
· Word associating
· Understanding gradable antonyms
· Syllabification (understanding and breaking down words)
· Fundamentals of reading
Verbal
· Reciprocity; maintaining and joining the conversation
· Retelling stories
Commonly referred to as S.T.E.M, ‘A’ has just been recently been added. What is S.T.E.A.M?
S- Sciences: Social, computer, biology, physics
T- Technology: coding, digital storytelling, using technology as a tool
E- Engineering: aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical
A- Arts: Creative, dramatic, visual arts and music
M- Math: Statistics, classification, seriation, counting, number symbols and simple operations.
Activities are created to support each child’s age and ability.
This supports the child’s social and emotional aspects of learning:
· Recognizing and expressing feelings
· Initiate play and play appropriately with peers
· Self-regulate own behaviors and attention
· Build self esteem and sense of self
· Encourage independence and autonomy
Whole body support fine and gross motor movements and support of enhancing the senses.
Fine Motor Focus
· Palmar/Pincer Grasp
· Dressing/undressing
· Feeding one’s self, using tools
· Drawing/mark making -using materials/tools
· Control
Gross Motor Focus
· Balance/Coordination
· Walking/Running
· Climbing/Jumping
Sensory Processes
· Exploration/discrimination and motor integration
· Support with visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory and taste
We want the children to see how they can relate to their communities and how they foster a personalized sense of belonging and inclusion within a network of people, places, jobs and schools.
We want the children to know they have support within their community, and that they can also support others in their community as well. We will extend the children’s learning and experiences, by utilizing outside agencies to help support these foundations.
This benefits the communities we live in and our children at the same time. Why is this important? When children and their families are active in their communities it solidifies a healthy foundation for the child; that they are part of something larger.
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