If you’ve looked at the pictures under the “A Peek into Our Classroom” heading, then you’ve seen some of the fun activities that take place at All God’s Children. Although a picture is indeed worth a thousand words, it is also nice to see in writing the specific goals that the teacher is trying to help the children attain through these activities. Below is a list of State of Illinois benchmarks that will be focused on in the three and four-year-old classroom. This list is geared towards “whole class learning”. Children are also given individual attention based on their needs and interests.
1.A.Ecd – Identify some letters, including those in own name.
4.A.EC – Listen with understanding and respond to directions and conversations.
6.A.ECa – Use concepts that include number recognition, counting and one-to-one correspondence (Focus will be on numbers 1-10).
11.A.ECa – Uses senses to explore and observe materials and natural phenomena.
32.A.ECa – Begin to understand and follow rules
32.A.ECb – Manage transitions and begin to adapt to change in routines.
32.B.ECb – Begin to share materials and experiences and take turns.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH
19.A.Eca – Engage in active play using gross motor skills.
23.A.EC – Identify body parts and their functions.
FINE ARTS
26.A.Ecc – Participate in music activities.
Our goal at All God’s Children is to create an environment where children can experience the fun and excitement of early learning. The skills they attain in our classroom will give them an excellent foundation to support their future school adventures.