Learn simple concepts for units studied such as insects, magnets, fire safety, food groups, plants, seasons, weather, and personal safety & 9-1-1.

Enjoy collections, experiments and making discoveries.

Begin to learn about other people, places and times.

Become aware of current events-primarily thru children's newspapers.

Group skills as cooperating, sharing, taking turns and negotiating

Showing Jesus' love and respect to everyone

Developing self-esteem and learning that each child is special

Learn to use pencils and crayons effectively.

Learn to properly print first name.

Print capital and small letters-in the air, on a path, with a model, then (hopefully) alone.

Begin forming numerals 0-20.

Learn to talk clearly (& loud enough) in front of a group.

Develop care of own property, respect for others' things.

Enjoy a variety of art experiences

Extend coloring, cutting, pasting and painting skills

Learn to rote count to 100.

Learn concepts of numbers to 20.

Count 30 objects accurately.

Recognize the numerals 0-30.

Sort, compare, order, pattern, and graph objects.

Learn the names of all letters.

Learn 1 sound for each letter. (Many will learn both short and long vowel sounds.)

Blend a consonant and a vowel-m a (as map starts).

Blend short phonetic words and sentences. (A few may begin to sound out "Jack and Jill went up the hill.")

Learn basic Bible stories & familiar and new songs.

Understand the month's character quality and how to apply it.

Memorize 1 or 2 verses each month.

Begin to talk to God in their own words.

Know Jesus loves us and desires our love and obedience.

Improve large muscle skills, hand/eye coordination, strength and balance.

Develop listening and cooperation.