What Your Child Will Learn In Preschool

Your child’s first years of school are filled with so many wonderful moments that will help them develop skills necessary for social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth. Choosing a great pre-school is crucial to your child’s success, as it gives them the building blocks they need to enter into the school system. Here are some things that you can expect your child to learn in preschool:

Letters & Sounds: Kids will learn to recognize all 26 upper and lowercase letters of the alphabet and should be able to spell and print their first name.

Colors, Shapes, Objects: Students will be able to differentiate between a circle and an oval; a square and a rectangle. They will be taught different colors of the rainbow and be expected to identify things like a “red triangle” or an “orange square.”

Numbers and Counting: Teachers will help their students recognize and identify numbers one through ten, in order to be ready for Kindergarten. Students should be able to point out different numbers, as well as being able to count up to 10.

Cutting & Drawing: On a daily basis, your children should partake in at least one creative activity at preschool. As they develop hand-eye coordination and improve their fine motor skills, they will be able to cut with scissors and color beyond scribbling outside the lines.

Socializing & Sharing: Developing social skills is one of the most important benefits of attending preschool. Students will learn how to share and interact in social situations with other kids. They should be able to participate in group activities, communicate and follow simple directions.

At Miss Sue’s Nursery School, our prime educational goal is the development of the whole child — socially, emotionally, physically and educationally. A multi-sensory, holistic approach to learning is provided through play, art, music and physical activities. To learn more about the school or to schedule an appointment, please give us a call at 516-938-0894.

Things Your Child Should Know Before Kindergarten

Preschool time should be all about fostering a love to play, learn and explore within your children! While it’s important for your children to learn in the classroom, it’s equally important for them to continue learning at home to get them ready for the next phase of their lives. Have you ever wondered what exactly your children need to know before kindergarten?

This Get-Ready-For-Kindergarten checklist will be sure to keep you and your kids on track!

They should be able to…

• State first and last name when asked.
• Write first name with first letter upper case and remaining letters lower case.
• Use appropriate three-finger grasp when using writing instruments (pencils, crayons and scissors).
• Know all the letters in their first name.
• Identify basic geometric shapes (triangle, circle, square, rectangle, oval, star, diamond and heart.
• Know basic colors (red, blue, green, yellow, orange, purple, black, white, brown, pink).
• Count to 10 and identify numerals 1-10 in random order.
• Make most letter/sound matches.
• Identify most upper and lower case letters.
• Know the alphabet
• Sing along to songs learned in the classroom.

Socially, your child should be able to…

• Use restroom independently including washing hands without reminder.

• Take off and put on outerwear including jackets, mittens, hat and scarf.

• Sit for a story for 5-10 minutes.

• Clean up after themselves.

• Shares materials and toys with other children.

• Be confident and ready to separate from parent.

• Be able to listen and follow 2-3 step directions.

• Be able to solve problems without aggression.

Looking for superior school to get your kids ready for Kindergarten? Look no further than Miss Sue's Nursery School on Long Island! We would love for you to visit our school and see our program in action. To schedule an appointment or to learn more, give us a call at  516-938-0894 or visit us on Facebook.