3 Year Old Program Highlights
We will be working with your child on these skills during the year:
Personal and Social Development
Developing self-confidence.
Following simple classroom rules and routines.
Playing cooperatively.
Taking turns and sharing.
Helping clean up.
Language and Literacy Skills
Following simple directions.
Verbally communicating his/her ideas and needs.
Singing simple songs.
Naming objects in the environment.
Showing an appreciation for books.
Beginning writing skills.
Recognizing upper case letters.
Mathematical Thinking
Sorting by attribute - color, shape, size.
Recognizing and naming basic shapes.
Understanding big and little.
Understanding several positional words - in, on, under, next to, behind.
Measuring activities.
Rote counting.
Intellectual Development
Knowing 4 or more body parts.
Recognizing and naming the 8 basic colors.
Basic computer skills.
Scientific Thinking
Using his/her senses to observe and explore classroom materials and natural phenomena.
Social Studies
Understanding family structures and roles.
Describing some jobs that people do.
The Arts
Participating in group music experiences, creative movement, dance and drama.
Using a variety of art materials for tactile experience and exploration.
Physical Development and Health
Holding a crayon using a pencil grip.
Hopping on one foot.
Jumping on two feet.
Handling scissors and cutting paper.
Putting together puzzles.
Following basic health and safety rules.
Progress Reports are done three times a year. Teachers schedule conferences with you to discuss your child's progress.
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At JDN Harvest Bowl
People were in motion all evening at Jenkintown Day Nursery's Harvest Bowl fundraiser, sending their bowling balls down the lane, celebrating strikes, checking out the wide array of raffle baskets, and choosing from among the many refreshments at hand.
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