What Goes On Inside the Daycare

Science

• Active Exploration: investigate materials experiment with space/ volume; build structures; use simple tools

• Questioning and Problem Solving: ask, “why, what, how;” identify a problem; explore solutions, cause-and-effect exploration

Art

• Visual Arts: investigate the world through senses; begin to use art materials; explore textures and colours

• Dance and Creative Movement: listen and respond to a variety of music

• Performing Arts: use imagination in play; engage in simple role plays

Math

• Number Sense: begin to understand one-to-one correspondence, counting

• Sorting and Patterning: begin to sort objects and notice patterns; name objects and recognize patterns

• Time: use words to describe past and future events

Self-Awareness

• Healthy Living Practices: explore foods; build large motor skills; participate in simple yoga/mindfulness exercises

• Nature Experiences: explore natural materials, gardens, plants, and animals, daily sensory experiences and self-help skills

Building Character

• Character and Community: begin to make positive contributions; express affection and compassion

• Environmental Awareness: begin to care for the classroom or garden, daily outdoor experiences (weather permitting)

Caring

• Social-Emotional: learn the world is a safe place; see adults model cooperation; begin to develop empathy; build positive relationships

• Executive Function: begin to follow simple directions

Language

• Listening and Speaking: tune into voices; listen/respond to simple instructions; communicate desires

Early Literacy: explore picture books; tell simple stories; understand beginning, middle, end and expressive language