[Goals and objectives - 2 Years old]

Language Arts

Developing the ability to translate personal thoughts, identify and label items, and articulate in sentences

Learning to recognize and name the primary colors, basic shapes, days of the week and concepts such as hot and cold, top and bottom, more and less

Developing listening skills and attention span through listening to books, flannel board stories, puppet shows, etc. (often repeating their favorite books)

Socio-emotional Development

Developing a positive self image and creativity, a wholesome attitude towards one’s body and a good start towards reaching one’s potential

Learning to interact, share, and cooperate with a peer group through free and direct play

Learning to identify feelings in oneself and others

Mathematics

Learning to sort and classify by shape, size, or color through exploration of tangible objects

Developing the comprehension and recognition of the values and symbols of the numerals 1-5

Developing an awareness of the world around them

Developing the curiosity necessary to wonder why, what, when, where

Art as a Means of Self Expression

Working with art materials to:
- express feelings and ideas
- develop creativity
- foster an appreciation for the various art forms

Music

Developing a sense of rhythm

Developing the ability for
auditory memory and auditory
sequence

Fine Motor Development

Fostering hand/eye coordination and prewriting skills (through experiences with using crayons, chalk, brushes, tearing, pasting, stirring, molding, etc.)

Developing skills connected with daily practical experiences (such as dressing, buttoning, hanging coats, eating with a spoon or fork, pouring liquid form small pitcher or cup)

Gross Motor Development

Fostering the ability to run, gallop, jump, hop, skip, and throw through participation in individual and group games, skills and playground activities

Developing balance, coordination and self expression by involvement in musical exercises and games