Children learn to join in and follow along in the reading of old favorites in enlarged texts. Children learn to browse books independently. Adults write in front of and with children and encourage them to write at their own developmental level. Children talk, talk, talk, talk. The Pre-K mathematics program focuses on numbers, numerals, counting, measuring, shapes, and patterns.
Children use objects to represent mathematics concepts.
Children learn math concepts directly by using manipulatives. Children learn math concepts indirectly during purposeful play. Children develop math understandings in every day situations. Children develop a healthy self-concept. Children learn about people here and in other parts of the world.