Goals of Write Start Preschool
Cognitive
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Develop an ability to match, group, and identify common properties and relationships
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Explore what comes next in a series of objects or events
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Experiment with creative movement, dance, and rhythmic activities
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Use the scientific process to make observations, suggest reasons why things happen, test suggestions, observe results, and make conclusions
Physical
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Build a positive image of their bodies by knowing body parts and functions
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Practice large motor skills: movement, balance, body/space perception
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Refine motor skills by manipulating and controlling objects
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Develop methods to relax, relieve tension, and expend energy appropriately
Social/Emotional
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Develop trust, autonomy, and initiative
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Gain confidence in their abilities
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Express their empathy for and understanding of others
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Increase their needs and feelings with appropriate words and actions
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Develop strategies to control impulses, join in play, and resolve conflict
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Share materials and take turns
Language
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Expand and extend their vocabularies and sentence structures
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Verbally express feelings and describe objects and events
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Make requests, ask questions, and give directions
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Practice taking turns in conversations
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Increase awareness of picture and print symbols, including letters and numbers
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Develop an understanding of and appreciation for stories, poems, and finger plays
Self-help
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Practice toileting, dressing, and hand washing
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Snack time serving, eating, and cleaning
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Make choices and decisions
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Request assistance when needed
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Identify, observe, and practice safety procedures
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Develop a sense of responsibility for themselves, their belongings, and their environment