Learning Concepts

Concepts taught throughout the year depend on the age, development, and interests of your child.  Some include:

• developing a positive attitude towards school
• feelings--what are they and how to express them appropriately
• building good self esteem
• spiritual development through weekly chapel lessons
• learning to solve problems
• colors
• recognizing his/her name and classmates' names
• shapes
• learning address and phone number, including 911
• math readiness activities
• reading readiness activities (including alphabet exposure)
• scissor cutting and pasting
• language development
• developing listening skills
• following directions
• taking turns
• respecting authority
• respecting the rights of others
• respecting property
• learning right from wrong
• developing a sense of community
• physical development
• accepting differences in others
• recognizing safety hazards
• practicing independence and self-reliance
• practicing behavior modification through use of words rather than actions

Marcia Lee, Director (703) 451-7144

m.lee@fbcspringfield.org