3 Year Old Program Highlights
We will be working with your child on these skills during the year:
Personal and Social Development
Developing self-confidence.
Following simple classroom rules and routines.
Playing cooperatively.
Taking turns and sharing.
Helping clean up.
Language and Literacy Skills
Following simple directions.
Verbally communicating his/her ideas and needs.
Singing simple songs.
Naming objects in the environment.
Showing an appreciation for books.
Beginning writing skills.
Recognizing upper case letters.
Mathematical Thinking
Sorting by attribute - color, shape, size.
Recognizing and naming basic shapes.
Understanding big and little.
Understanding several positional words - in, on, under, next to, behind.
Measuring activities.
Rote counting.
Intellectual Development
Knowing 4 or more body parts.
Recognizing and naming the 8 basic colors.
Basic computer skills.
Scientific Thinking
Using his/her senses to observe and explore classroom materials and natural phenomena.
Social Studies
Understanding family structures and roles.
Describing some jobs that people do.
The Arts
Participating in group music experiences, creative movement, dance and drama.
Using a variety of art materials for tactile experience and exploration.
Physical Development and Health
Holding a crayon using a pencil grip.
Hopping on one foot.
Jumping on two feet.
Handling scissors and cutting paper.
Putting together puzzles.
Following basic health and safety rules.
Progress Reports are done three times a year. Teachers schedule conferences with you to discuss your child's progress.
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Fun in the Sun
Children, parents and staff members had a grand time when they gathered for outdoor games and a good old-fashioned barbecue at Alverthorpe Park on JDN’s annual Fun Day.
Children seemed unfazed by the summer heat as they lined up for a turn on the moon bounce. Plenty of other activities beckoned on Alverthorpe’s broad, grassy field, and the children took full advantage of the opportunities. There were beach balls, a bean-bag toss, wading pools, crawl-through tunnels and more. A magician regaled the children with his tricks, stories and some silly conversations with a puppet that popped up from his hat.
Volunteers from Whole Foods Market, Jenkintown, joined staff members and board members to grill up hot dogs and burgers and serve fresh fruit donated by the store.
