4 - 5岁

9项清单.

• 语言艺术

  The language arts curriculum is rich with activities 和 experiences that encourage listening, 说话, 写作和阅读准备. 语言艺术可以作为数学的一部分来教授, 科学, 社会研究, 或者课程的其他领域. Children become familiar with a variety of literature 和 learn to express complete thoughts 和 ideas in proper sequence. Students also learn to recognize 和 print most capital 和 lowercase letters 和 begin the process of phonetic spelling. The "H和writing Without Tears" program develops all areas of the language arts curriculum, improves fine motor skills 和 encourages creativity.

• 学习资源

  Teachers recognize students’ unique learning styles 和 assist them in reaching their full potential by helping them develop strategies for success. Learning resources are also available from Learning Specialists, who provide both extra challenges 和 extra support with specific skill work as necessary. Social/emotional resources are also available from the 较低的 School Counselor, who offers parent education; meets with teachers, 个别学生, small groups 和 entire classes; 和 provides the social/emotional support that helps children feel secure, 成功和快乐.

• 图书馆

  Prekindergarten students enjoy listening to stories on their weekly visit to the 图书馆. Four-year-olds especially appreciate humorous stories 和 complex illustrations. 他们也喜欢大词, 愚蠢的声音, 和 nonsense rhymes in the library’s collections of poetry books. A major goal of the Prekindergarten library program is to develop a love for books 和 stories that lasts a lifetime.

• 数学

  Learners in 学前教育 4-5 will underst和 that numbers are used for many different purposes in the real world. They continue to develop an underst和ing of one-to-one correspondence 和 conservation of number, develop use of number words 和 numerals to represent quantities, 对对象进行分类和排序, as well as build on their underst和ing of patterns 和 shapes. The “Get Set For School: Numbers 和 Math” program uses h和s-on manipulatives to help guide student underst和ing of these concepts.

• 音乐

  学前教育 4-5 musicians continue to explore musical sounds using simple instruments. 虽然该计划继续强调稳定的节奏, students begin to explore the use of various sounds at different times. Students also continue to develop simple dancing 和 singing skills both with 和 without instrumental or pre-recorded accompaniments. Starting in Prekindergarten, private music lessons are available for an additional fee. These lessons are a shared adventure in music involving both child 和 parent. Each student learns the basics of his or her instrument 和 has the opportunity to perform.

• 体育课

  “我们喜欢移动它，移动它!" is the cheer you hear as PS 4/5 students enter the gym for their bi-weekly physical education class. The aim is to stimulate interest in healthy lifestyles 和 get students excited about being in motion. Activities are designed to focus on fundamental movement skills which include: stability, 平衡的技能, manipulative skills (扔 和 catching) 和 locomotor skills (hopping, 跳, 飞奔和奔跑). All of these skills are emphasized 通过 games 和 activities that work toward achieving the learning outcomes defined within the PYP program. PE for PS 4/5 also includes the traverse-climbing wall as a way to build strength, 耐力, 信心, 自尊和解决问题. 攀爬, 滚动, 跨越障碍, 扔, kicking 和 dancing to music all serve to help children discover the joy of physical activity 和 teamwork.

• 科学

  The inquiry-based 科学 curriculum offers authentic learning opportunities to budding scientists. The program emphasizes a range of skills including observing, 比较与对比, 预测, 排序, 以及有序思维的开始. 主题的例子包括探索季节, 马铃薯和南瓜种植, 和 investigations that include the use of microscopes. Topics are integrated with the PYP Units of Inquiry, 和 are often fluid as in the nature of 科学 itself.

• 西班牙语

  Prekindergarten students have 西班牙语 lessons twice a week. During class students learn songs, hear stories 和 engage in movement activities in 西班牙语. Students ask 和 answer simple questions in 西班牙语 和 explore cultural aspects of diverse 西班牙语-说话 countries.

• 游泳

  All PS 4/5 students participate in swim class once a week 通过out the school year. 在一个有教养的环境中, teachers work with the students both in the locker room 和 in the pool to gain independence 和 learn how to be safe. The program is designed to build upon skills learned as PS 3/4 students.

  
  游泳技巧包括:

   

  • 泳池内及周围的安全 
  • 在水中的舒适和安全
  • O水下的笔眼
  • 呼吸控制
  • 前滑，踢腿和脸在水里
  • 用板踢
  • 后滑带踢腿
  • 脸在水里爬泳
  • 初级仰泳入门
  • 跳进去，然后回到一边