Pre-K 4 Overview Curriculum Developmental Milestones Parent Communication Virtual Tour MOTOR SKILLS Walks backward heal to toe Jumps forward ten times without falling Turns somersaults Walks up and down stairs with alternating feet Gallops Walks full length of balance beam or walking board Catches a rolled ball Cuts continuously on a line Copies a cross and a square Prints a V and an H Imitates a six cube pyramid Matches simple patterns COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS Follows three unrelated commands in sequence Understands comparatives like pretty, prettier, and prettiest Listens to long stories but may misinterpret the fact Incorporates verbal directions into play activities Understands more abstract words Understands sequencing of events “first we will go to…. Then we will go to….” Asks when, how, and why questions Joins sentences together Uses because and so to indicate causality Tells content of story but may confuse the facts Comprehends positions such as at the side of, in front of, between Comprehends questions like “what do we do when we are tired?” Identifies common opposites such as hot and cold Repeats five word sentences Retells a fairy tale in logic sequence COGNITIVE SKILLS Works puzzles with ten to fourteen pieces Counts three items meaningfully Plays with words: repetitions, rhyming, nonsense words. Points to and names six colors Matches pictures of things that go together (shoe-sock) Draws a person with up to six recognizable parts Can name many body parts in a picture or on self Draws, names, and describes a recognizable picture Counts by rote to ten Knows own street, town and possibly phone number Understands concepts of day and night Answers questions such as “What are your eyes for?” Has longer attention span Learns through observing and listening to adults as well as through exploration Continues to be easily distracted Has increased understanding of the concepts of function, time, and whole-part relationships May state function or use of an object in addition to their names Understands more time concepts including yesterday, last week and a long time ago. Matches dominos and lotto cards Comprehends one-to-one correspondence Understands the concepts of two and three Matches letter shapes and number cards PERSONAL-SOCIAL SKILLS: Cuts easy food with knife Laces shoes Buttons medium to small buttons Toilets and dresses self Distinguishes front and back of clothing Washes face well Hangs up coat Engages a zipper Puts toys away and cleans up Plays and interacts with other children with minimal friction Dramatic play is closer to reality with attention to detail, time, and space Enjoys playing dress up Shows interest in exploring gender differences Separates readily from mother Uses play materials correctly Attends well for stories Enjoys being part of a group Accepts responsibilities Jump To a Page Overview Curriculum Developmental Milestones Parent Communication Virtual Tour Home