3s Sample Curriculum
Sample theme for Three-Year-Olds: Leaves
Children will observe
- as native trees change colors over time
- how plants react to cold and decreased sunlight
- Children will gain greater appreciation for their natural environment
Circle Activities: Self-Expression, Listening to Others, Group Problem Solving
- Take a walk in the woods to collect leaves
- Examine leaves collected by children
- Classify by color, freshness, size, shape, other categories named by children
- Discuss origin, purpose of leaves
- Appreciate differences, beauty of leaves
Reading/Storytime: Theme Development, Reading Appreciation, Print Recognition, Vocabulary Development, Follow the Development of Thoughts and Ideas in Plot Context, Event Memory, Auditory Discrimination
- Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf
- Leaf Man
- Autumn Leaves
- Tree for All Seasons
- Leaf Jumpers
- It’s Fall
Music/Movement: Self-Expression, Creative Expression, Music Appreciation
- Leaves Are Falling
- I Like to Rake my Leaves
Centers: Theme Extension, Thinking, Practicing Skills, Working Together
(Notes in parentheses describe some of the major developmental tasks that are generally practiced and accomplished within the named center.)
Playdough |
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Math |
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Literacy |
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Art |
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