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Young Fives Program
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YOUNG FIVES PROGRAM EAST GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Language Arts (Speaking) Shares ideas, experiences, and information Speaks in complete sentences Is aware of rhyming words Dictates a complete thought Language Arts (Listening) Follows directions Recalls past events and information Listens while others are talking Hears and identifies beginning sounds in words Language Arts (Handwriting) Forms letters using top to bottom strokes Prints first name using upper case letters Uses proper pencil grasp Language Arts (Reading) Identifies the uppercase letters Identifies the concepts of print Title / front and back of a book / author and illustrator Recalls main ideas and character(s) of a story Math Counts to 20 by 1s Counts up to 20 objects Compares and orders numbers to 20 Read and write numbers to 10 Describes or draws simple stories up to 5 objects Creates and extends simple patterns Identifies a square, rectangle, triangle and circle Classifies and categorizes objects Knows and uses common words related to their day and calendar (Examples – yesterday, today, tomorrow, days, weeks and years) Social Studies Knows their name, age and birthday Is able to state their address and phone number Knows their parents’ names Is aware of safety rules around their home, neighborhood and school Science Makes observations about their own world Explores their world through their senses Music Participates in song and movement Creative Expression Experiments and creates using a variety of materials Identifies the eight basic colors Computers Turns the computer on and off Becomes familiar with the mouse and keyboard Types name Fine Motor Uses the correct scissor grasp and cuts on a line Draws a recognizable person Manipulates small objects Copies simple designs Dresses independently Gross Motor Hops on one foot (left and right) Gallops smoothly (left and right) Throws, catches, kicks, and bounces a ball Jumps on both feet Walks the balance beam Balances on one foot (left and right) Social/Emotional Development Sustains interactions with familiar adults Verbally solves problems with peers Participates in new experiences Models self-confidence Makes independent decisions Begins and finishes work in a timely fashion Respects the feelings and property of others Cooperatively takes part in all activities Takes turns Shares Asks for help when needed Follows routine and transitions cooperatively Accepts responsibility for their own actions Accepts adult guidance
Young Fives
Lakeside
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