Goals for 3 Year Old Pre-school        

Spiritual Development
Listen to Bible Stories and retell them
Know about the love of  Jesus
           
Pre-Math Skills
Counts 1-40           
Recognition of numerals: 1-20
One-to-one correspondence (counting of objects) : 1-10
Identify geometric shapes:  rectangle, square, circle, triangle and oval
Recognize days of the week
Use fingers to represent numbers when talking
Sort manipulative and other objects by attributes (shapes, color, etc.)
Anticipate pattern in a repetitive book
Recognize same and different in a group of familiar objects
Clap out rhythmic patterns
Label times of day as morning and night time
Make mathematical predictions based on observations and information
Identify primary colors (red, blue, etc.)

Pre-Language Development
Identify at least 10 letters in the alphabet, especially those in own name
Recognize own name or names of other children of familiar adults
Make alphabet books
Form letter shapes through movement
Play games using letters
Increased ability to notice the beginning letters in familiar words
Select and name letters from names book titles, and other classroom print
Develop understanding of word awareness-hear and distinguish one word from another, begin with same sounds and rhyming
Follow 2-step directions
Match movements and actions to the music and directions in song, poem or finger plays
Recognize familiar logos
Speak short sentence lengths/structures
Experiment with a wide variety of writing tools and surfaces
Use pictures and drawings to represent ideas

Pre-Reading Skills
Retell familiar stories in sequence
Recognize different tones of stories
Identify beginning, middle and end of story
Make predictions from what is read, heard or seen in illustrations
Answer simple questions, “who”, “what”, “where”
Develop a love of reading and respect for books
Development of common vocabulary words found in text
Begin to develop auditory discrimination sounds (what is it?), letter sounds (do you hear?)

Fine Motor Skills Development
Drawing, printing, coloring, cutting, tying, buttoning, zipping, painting, puzzles, play dough

Large Motor Skills Development
Hopping, skipping, jumping, climbing, riding on bikes, balancing, movement to music, building with big blocks, running, throwing/kicking balls, large and small group cooperative games

Social Skills
Developing self-concept:  knowing oneself, demonstrating independence, attempting new experiences with confidence and showing pride in work accomplished
Relating to and following directions of adults
Begin to express feelings and separate those feelings from actions
Relating to peer groups, sharing, taking turns, etc.Developing and increased self-reliance in self-care activities (washing hands, cleaning up after oneself, etc.)