Goals for 2 Year Nursery School

Spiritual Development
Listen to simple Bible stories taught with pictures and puzzles
Know about love of Jesus through lessons and songs

Pre-Math Skills
Recognition of numerals:  1-10
Counts 1-20
Identify basic geometric shapes:  square, circle, and triangle
Use fingers to represent numbers when talking/counting
Identify basic primary colors (red, blue, etc.) and songs and motions that go with them
Clap-out rhythmic patterns

Pre-Language Development
Recognize the ABC’s and what they stand for: A is Alligator; B is for Bumble Bee, etc.
Form letter shapes through various activities and games
Follow simple one-step directions
Demonstrate ability to use easy responses:  yes, no, etc.
Recognize common pictures and be able to put words to those pictures

Pre-Reading Skills
Develop a love for reading and respect for books
Listen to simple stories of various genres (fairy tales, Dr. Seuss, etc.) and relate them to what is being learned (color, alphabet, etc.)

Fine Motor Skills Development
Drawing, coloring, painting, puzzles, play dough

Large Motor Skills Development
Jumping, climbing, movement to music, building with blocks/legos, rolling/throwing balls, large and small group age appropriate games

Social Skills Development
Beginning to relate to and follow directions of adults
Beginning to understand importance of daily activities (putting on coat to go outside, etc.)
Beginning to understand importance of peer group activities:  sharing, taking turns, using manners, etc.
Beginning to develop self-concept:  attempting new unfamiliar experiences, showing pride in work, identifying a need/want to show independence