ST. JAMES' NURSERY SCHOOL

THREE YEAR OLD PROGRAM LEARNER OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Socializes well with other children

Understands classroom routines

Has adjusted to the separation process

Manages transitions

Demonstrates appropriate self-control

Attends briefly and seeks help when encountering a problem

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT & HEALTH

Moves with some balance and control

Explores the use of various drawing and art tools

Can care for personal needs

THE ARTS

Participates in group music experiences, creative movement, dance and drama

Uses a variety of art materials

Identifies and names colors: red, blue, black, green, yellow, purple, brown, orange and white

SOCIAL STUDIES

Identifies parts of the body

Show awareness of classroom rules

LANGUAGE AND LITERACY

Listens and understands simple communication

Follows 2-step directions

Recognizes some letters

Speaks in sentences or words to make himself/herself understood

Shows appreciation of books

Shows interest in letters and words

Comprehends and responds to stories read aloud

Uses scribbles and unconventional shapes to write

Recognizes his/her name in print

MATHEMATICAL THINKING

Sorts objects by one attribute

Counts from 1-10

Recognizes numbers 1-5

Counts up to 5 objects with one-to-one correspondence

Identifies six shapes:  square, circle, triangle, rectangle, star and heart

Shows understanding of positional words (over/under, on/off)

Show understanding of comparative words (big/little)

SCIENTIFIC THINKING

Uses senses to observe and explore classroom materials

Begins to use simple tools for investigation

These outcomes are included on the Threes Developmental Checklist completed by teachers following the first and second half of the school year.  Our program outcomes are taken from the Work Sampling System (published by Pearson Early Learning).  The teachers keep portfolios for each student making assessment an ongoing process done throughout the school year.  Parents are welcome to conference at any time during the year.  We ask that all parents attend a conference in January each year.

Revised March 2010