Preschool/Pre-K Curriculum
Our youngest learners are little treasures, shining brightly in our classrooms. The Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Little Treasures program is a developmentally appropriate, research-based Pre-K curriculum. It is designed to prepare your 3 and 4-year-olds for the academic and social demands of Kindergarten. Key Features include:
- Language, Language, Language
Designed to fill in children’s language gaps-basic, content, and rich vocabulary taught using the latest research techniques. - Early Reading First
Daily lessons in the four key areas of Phonological Awareness, Alphabet Recognition, Print Awareness, and Oral Language - Integrated Curriculum
Weekly lessons on Social Studies, Science, Math, and Music tightly linked to the unit themes. - Social/Emotional Development
Meeting the social and emotional preparedness of your youngest learners for kindergarten.
Below is a link to the MMH website with helpful tools for families that want to do extra work at home with their learners.
http://reading.macmillanmh.com/ltreasures/family_theme.html
Preschool/Pre-K Curriculum Themes
January: Animals Around Us
Children learn about taking care of pets and farm animals and how they grow and change.
February: Nature
Children learn about the wonders of nature and how changes in the weather affect plants, animals, and people.
March: Animals in the Wild
Children learn about animals that live in wild environments, how their habitats are different from those of pets, and what makes these animals special.
April/May: Heath & Fitness
Children learn how our body works and what it needs to stay healthy, such as eating properly, exercising, and maintaining proper hygiene.
June/July: Who We Are
Children learn about many things they can do and all the reasons they should feel good about themselves.
July/August: Making Friends
Children learn how to make friends and be good friends, and about the fun things friends can do together.
September: Families
Children learn what makes a family, what families do together, and how family members help each other out.
October: Food
Children learn about different kinds of food, where food comes from, and how food changes when you cook it.
November: Our Neighborhood
Children learn about the many people and places in their neighborhood communities, from farms to cities.
December: Transportation
Children learn about different ways to travel in the air, on the ground, and through the water and how various vehicles are alike and different.