Our Classroom for Three Year Olds
In this classroom, you will find children participating in cooperative play that teaches them teamwork, leadership, creativity, sharing and small-group dynamics. They enjoy large and small group lessons along with plenty of center time and outside experiences. Friendships start to emerge and play dates get requested.
The class will delve deeper into the themed curriculum. Teachers may spend more then a week on a particular subject if it really interests the group and subsequently the children start asking more questions about the topics being introduced.
You will observe many children sharing books, discovering the pictures together, pretending to read aloud, and beginning to recognize the letters and sounds.
Q & A
Q: What are some social and emotional milestones for this age group?
- Copies adults and friends
- Shows affection to friends
- Takes turns when playing
- Easier separation from parents
- Dresses and undresses self
Q: What should I look for when observing language and new found communication strategies?
- Can follow 2-3 step instructions
- Can name most familiar things
- Understands prepositions like: in, on,under, over
- Can name their friends
- Knows and can say their name, age, and sex
- Talks well enough that strangers understand most of what they say
- Can carry a 2-3 sentence conversation
Q: What are some cognitive abilities my child should develop this year?
- Plays make believe with dolls, animals, and people
- Completes a 3-4 piece puzzle
- Turns book pages one at a time
- Builds towers with more than 6 blocks
Q: What type of movement and physical development should I notice?
- Climbs well
- Runs easily
- Pedals a tricycle with 3 wheels
Q: During circle time what will the children practice?
- Taking turns
- Speaking in front of a group
- Letter recognition, letter sounds (phonemic awareness is introduced)
- Number recognition, counting, simple adding
- Show and tell
- Comprehension of stories read aloud, problem solving about the characters, and predictions of what will happen next
- Calendar skills
- Holidays & Birthdays
- Any new theme or topic will be introduced
Q: Can my child be in diapers or pull ups in this classroom?
A: No diapers or pull-ups in this room; everyone is fully potty trained before they graduate to this classroom.
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