Monthly curriculum

SEPTEMBER


Safety, obedience, shapes, trust, colors, letters, counting, listening, following directions

OCTOBER


Our creative self, our bodies, motor skills, imagination, acceptable levels of fantasy, fall, Halloween, language development, five senses

NOVEMBER


Our world around us, beauties of nature, earth's living cycle, Thanksgiving, giving thanks, emotions, gratitude

DECEMBER


Winter, Christmas, sharing, caring, giving of self, customs, celebrations, world-wide focus

JANUARY


Scrapbook on each child, character traits, self-image, physical traits, self-esteem, talents, what makes each child unique

FEBRUARY


Families, cooperation, roles, expressing love, responsibility, making others happy, honesty, helping, Valentines, patriotism

MARCH


Focus outside of self, patience, tolerance, understanding, community helpers: firemen, policemen, dentists, grocers, postman, nurses--i.e. vocational skills

APRIL


Caring about others feelings, satisfying needs, animals, Easter, Spring, new life

MAY


Summer, flowers, May day, pride in family, review of seasons and years topics, individuality and self-confidence