ism preschool skills model

Self management

Communication:Early Literacy

Communication:Creative Expressions

Collaboration

Gross Motor Skills

Fine Motor Skills

Thinking: Mathematics

Thinking

Research

Emergent Curriculum

ISM Preschool

-Classify objects-Recognize patterns-Compare/measure -Arrange objects in a series-Show awareness of position in space-Show awareness of time concepts and sequence-Use one to one correspondence-Use numbers and counting

-Approach problems flexibly-Demonstrate persistence-Explore cause and effect-Apply knowledge or experience to a new context

-Understand and follow directions-Ask and answer questions-Participate in conversations-Understand the purpose of writing-Write letters and words-Enjoy and value reading-‘Read’ for pleasure and information-Demonstrate comprehension of stories-Demonstrate knowledge of the alphabet

-Take on pretend roles and situations-Make believe with objects-Create and interpret representations- Participate in a variety of Art and Music experiences

-Work with others-Recognize the feelings of others and respond appropriately-Use thinking skills to resolve conflicts-Share and respect rights of others

-Explore and experiment with a range of sensory materials-Observe objects and events-Take an active role in the inquiry process

-Follow classroom routines-Make choices while exploring-Respect and care for classroom environment-Stand up for own rights-Demonstrate self-direction and independence-Recognize own feelings and manage them appropriately

-Demonstrate basic locomotor skills-Show balance while moving-Climb up and down- Pedal and steer a tricycle-Demonstrate throwing, kicking and catching skills

-Control small muscles in hands-Coordinates eye-hand movement-Use tools for writing and drawing-Cut straight and curved lines

Self management

Communication:Early Literacy

Communication:Creative Expressions

Collaboration

Fine Motor Skills

Thinking: Mathematics

Thinking

Research

Emergent Curriculum

ISM PreschoolArt Area

-Classify objects-Recognize patterns-Arrange objects in a series-Show awareness of position in space

-Approach problems flexibly-Demonstrate persistence-Explore cause and effect-Apply knowledge or experience to a new context

-Understand and follow directions-Ask and answer questions-Participate in conversations-Understand the purpose of writing-Write letters and words

-Make believe with objects-Create and interpret representations- Participate in a variety of Art and Music experiences

-Work with others-Recognize the feelings of others and respond appropriately-Use thinking skills to resolve conflicts-Share and respect rights of others

-Explore and experiment with a range of sensory materials-Observe objects and events-Take an active role in the inquiry process

-Follow classroom routines-Make choices while exploring-Respect and care for classroom environment-Stand up for own rights-Demonstrate self-direction and independence-Recognize own feelings and manage them appropriately

-Control small muscles in hands-Coordinates eye-hand movement-Use tools for writing and drawing-Cut straight and curved lines

Self management

Communication:Early Literacy

Communication:Creative Expressions

Collaboration

Fine Motor Skills

Thinking

Research

Emergent Curriculum

ISM PreschoolLiteracy Area

-Approach problems flexibly-Demonstrate persistence-Explore cause and effect-Apply knowledge or experience to a new context

-Understand and follow directions-Ask and answer questions-Participate in conversations-Understand the purpose of writing-Write letters and words-Enjoy and value reading-‘Read’ for pleasure and information-Demonstrate comprehension of stories-Demonstrate knowledge of the alphabet

-Take on pretend roles and situations-Make believe with objects-Create and interpret representations

-Work with others-Recognize the feelings of others and respond appropriately-Use thinking skills to resolve conflicts-Share and respect rights of others

--Take an active role in the inquiry process

-Follow classroom routines-Make choices while exploring-Respect and care for classroom environment-Stand up for own rights-Demonstrate self-direction and independence-Recognize own feelings and manage them appropriately

-Control small muscles in hands-Coordinates eye-hand movement-Use tools for writing and drawing-Cut straight and curved lines

Self management

Communication:Early Literacy

Collaboration

Fine Motor Skills

Thinking: Mathematics

Thinking

Research

Emergent Curriculum

ISM PreschoolMath/Science Area

-Classify objects-Recognize patterns-Compare/measure -Arrange objects in a series-Show awareness of position in space-Show awareness of time concepts and sequence-Use one to one correspondence-Use numbers and counting

-Approach problems flexibly-Demonstrate persistence-Explore cause and effect-Apply knowledge or experience to a new context

-Understand and follow directions-Ask and answer questions-Participate in conversations-Understand the purpose of writing-Enjoy and value reading-‘Read’ for pleasure and information

-Work with others-Recognize the feelings of others and respond appropriately-Use thinking skills to resolve conflicts-Share and respect rights of others

-Explore and experiment with a range of sensory materials-Observe objects and events-Take an active role in the inquiry process

-Follow classroom routines-Make choices while exploring-Respect and care for classroom environment-Stand up for own rights-Demonstrate self-direction and independence-Recognize own feelings and manage them appropriately

-Control small muscles in hands-Coordinates eye-hand movement-Use tools for writing and drawing-Cut straight and curved lines

Self management

Communication:Early Literacy

Communication:Creative Expressions

Collaboration

Fine Motor Skills

Thinking: Mathematics

Thinking

Research

Emergent Curriculum

ISM PreschoolSensory Area

-Classify objects-Recognize patterns-Compare/measure -Show awareness of position in space-Use numbers and counting

-Approach problems flexibly-Demonstrate persistence-Explore cause and effect-Apply knowledge or experience to a new context -Understand and follow directions

-Ask and answer questions-Participate in conversations

-Make believe with objects-Create and interpret representations

-Work with others-Recognize the feelings of others and respond appropriately-Use thinking skills to resolve conflicts-Share and respect rights of others

-Explore and experiment with a range of sensory materials-Observe objects and events-Take an active role in the inquiry process

-Follow classroom routines-Make choices while exploring-Respect and care for classroom environment-Stand up for own rights-Demonstrate self-direction and independence-Recognize own feelings and manage them appropriately

-Control small muscles in hands-Coordinates eye-hand movement-Cut straight and curved lines

Self management

Communication:Early Literacy

Communication:Creative Expressions

Collaboration

Fine Motor Skills

Thinking: Mathematics

Thinking

Research

Emergent Curriculum

ISM PreschoolBlock Area

-Classify objects-Recognize patterns-Compare/measure -Arrange objects in a series-Show awareness of position in space-Show awareness of time concepts and sequence-Use one to one correspondence-Use numbers and counting

-Approach problems flexibly-Demonstrate persistence-Explore cause and effect-Apply knowledge or experience to a new context

-Understand and follow directions-Ask and answer questions-Participate in conversations-Understand the purpose of writing

-Take on pretend roles and situations-Make believe with objects-Create and interpret representations

-Work with others-Recognize the feelings of others and respond appropriately-Use thinking skills to resolve conflicts-Share and respect rights of others

-Explore and experiment with a range of sensory materials-Observe objects and events-Follow classroom routines

-Make choices while exploring-Respect and care for classroom environment-Stand up for own rights-Demonstrate self-direction and independence-Recognize own feelings and manage them appropriately

-Control small muscles in hands-Coordinates eye-hand movement

Self management

Communication:Early Literacy

Communication:Creative Expressions

Collaboration

Fine Motor Skills

Thinking: Mathematics

Thinking

Research

Emergent Curriculum

ISM PreschoolDramatic Area

-Classify objects-Arrange objects in a series-Show awareness of position in space-Show awareness of time concepts and sequence-Use one to one correspondence-Use numbers and counting

-Approach problems flexibly-Demonstrate persistence-Explore cause and effect-Apply knowledge or experience to a new context

-Understand and follow directions-Ask and answer questions-Participate in conversations-Understand the purpose of writing-Write letters and words-Enjoy and value reading-‘Read’ for pleasure and information-Demonstrate comprehension of stories

-Take on pretend roles and situations-Make believe with objects-Create and interpret representations- Participate in a variety of Art and Music experiences

-Work with others-Recognize the feelings of others and respond appropriately-Use thinking skills to resolve conflicts-Share and respect rights of others

-Explore and experiment with a range of sensory materials-Observe objects and events-Take an active role in the inquiry process

-Follow classroom routines-Make choices while exploring-Respect and care for classroom environment-Stand up for own rights-Demonstrate self-direction and independence-Recognize own feelings and manage them appropriately

-Control small muscles in hands-Coordinates eye-hand movement-Use tools for writing and drawing

Literacy Area: What skills are developed here?

Dramatic Play Area: What skills are developed here?

Math/Science Area: What skills are developed here?

Sensory Area: What skills are developed here?

Art Area: What skills are developed here?

Block Area: What skills are developed here?

ISM Preschool Skills