A to Z Learning Tree

Patterns are important.  We find patterns on the calender, in numbers, with objects and  in nature.

Patience takes time to learn.

Pretending is fun and helps us practice for real life and solve problems.

Problem solving means using our words to say what we want.  It also means figuring out what will happen next in our story or experiment. 

Pedaling a bike comes easy for some, but for others it takes time.

Prepositions like under, over, behind and next to  are taught as part of theme units and through free play. 

Questions like who, what, why, when and where are asked and answered.

Quiet when the teacher is talking (and our parents too!)  is a skill to be worked on in circle time and throughout the day.

Running is for outside only.

Respect each other in every day in every way.

Reading comprehension means understanding what we are reading.

Sharing doesn't mean handing over a toy immediately, it means waiting our turn and giving it to the person who wants it when we are done.

Shapes and science  are  things we work on.

Safety in all we do is primary.  Not only do we learn how to play safely and make safe choices, but we learn how to act during fire and tornado drills.  

Self confidence and social skills are things we learn at preschool. 

Sitting still to listen and learn is important too.

Technology and knowing what the parts of a computer are and how to use them is taught.  Using technology in our lives to learn and have fun makes us ready for kindergarten and the world.

Time concepts like yesterday, today and tomorrow and minutes. seconds and hours are all taught throughout the year.