Curriculum

=4K Curriculum= The following is an overview of various components of our curriculum. Our curriculum is based on the [|Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS)]

[[image:hhtears.gif width="82" height="67" align="left"]]Handwriting Without Tears
We are excited about our handwriting program. Handwriting Without Tears (HWT) is a simple, developmentally based curriculum for printing. This pre-K curriculum develops coloring, drawing, tracing, counting, fine motor strength and handwriting readiness. The program uses music and fun multisensory learning materials to teach letter and number formation.

Throughout the year, we will introduce new activities. The children will build Mat Man with wooden pieces and draw a picture of him. They’ll make capital letters and numbers with wood pieces and play dough. They will learn new songs about making letters, numbers and counting. During the second semester, the 4K will practice learning how to form the lower case letters as well. All these experiences are excellent and the necessary pre-writing skills they will build on in the years to come.

If you would like more information about the Handwriting Without Tears program,you can visit the website: http://www.hwtears.com or print these handy resources:



[[image:mathbord.gif width="78" height="95" align="left"]]Learning Centers
Learning centers are self-contained sections of the classroom where students engage in independent and self-directed activities. The environments are specifically structured to promote independence, foster decision making, and encourage involvement. Please read about the details on the Learning Centers we will use in our pre-K curriculum. The learning centers are aligned with the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards.

[[image:crosseaster1.jpg width="73" height="88" align="left"]]Religion
We will use the "I Am Special" series, however, like all classes at SFB, religious instruction and prayers are the threads that are woven into everything that we do and teach. For more details about what we will cover this next year, please read about our Religion Curriculum.