Syllabus for 3-4-Year-Olds


Weekly Schedule Overview

Monday to Friday:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

- Each Day:

  •    8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Arrival and Free Play
  •   8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Morning Circle Time
  •   9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Themed Activity / Project
  •   10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Snack and Story Time
  •   10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Outdoor Play / Nature Exploration
  •   11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Music, Movement, and Goodbye Circle



Monday: Social and Emotional Development

-Morning Circle Time

  •   Greeting songs
  •   Sharing time: Children share something about their weekend
  •    Introduction to the week's theme (e.g., Friendship)


Themed Activity / Project:

  Activity:

  •  Role-playing games to practice social interactions and empathy (e.g., sharing toys, taking turns)
  •   Project- Create a friendship bracelet or card for a classmate



Snack and Story Time

  •   Healthy snacks
  •   Story related to friendship and emotions (e.g., "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister)


Outdoor Play / Nature Exploration:

  •   Cooperative games (e.g., parachute games)
  •   Nature walk focusing on working together to collect natural items (e.g., leaves, stones)


Music, Movement, and Goodbye Circle:

  •    Singing songs about friendship
  •    Simple group dances and movement activities
  •   Reflection and goodbye song



Tuesday: Language and Communication

Morning Circle Time

  •   Greeting songs
  •   Vocabulary introduction (e.g., words related to family)
  •   Picture book read-aloud


Themed Activity / Project:

  Activity:

  • Storytelling and puppet play (children create simple puppet shows)

  Project:

  • Create a family tree collage with pictures and drawings




Snack and Story Time:

  Healthy snacks

  •   Story related to family and communication (e.g., "Guess How Much I Love You" by Sam McCartney)


Outdoor Play / Nature Exploration:

  •   Language games (e.g., "I Spy" with natural objects)
  •    Exploring sounds in nature (e.g., listening to birds, rustling leaves)


Music, Movement, and Goodbye Circle:

  •    Singing rhymes and action songs
  •   Movement games that involve following directions
  •    Reflection and goodbye song


Wednesday: Math and Logical Thinking


Morning Circle Time:

  •   Greeting songs
  •   Introduction to basic math concepts (e.g., counting, shapes)
  •   Interactive counting games


Themed Activity / Project:

  Activity:

  •  Building with blocks to explore shapes and patterns

  Project: 

  • Create a shape collage using different materials (e.g., paper, fabric)


Snack and Story Time:

  •   Healthy snacks
  •   Story with counting and shapes (e.g., "Mouse Count" by Ellen Stoll Walsh)


Outdoor Play / Nature Exploration:

  •   Counting objects in nature (e.g., leaves, stones)
  •   Shape scavenger hunt in the playground


Music, Movement, and Goodbye Circle

  •   Songs with counting and patterns
  •   Movement activities involving shape recognition (e.g., forming shapes with their bodies)
  •   Reflection and goodbye song

Thursday: Science and Nature Exploration


  • Morning Circle Time:
  •   Greeting songs
  •   Discussion about the natural world (e.g., weather, seasons)
  •   Introduction to the day's nature theme (e.g., insects)



Themed Activity / Project:

  Activity:

  •  Insect observation and exploration with magnifying glasses

  Project:

  •  Create an insect habitat model using natural materials


Snack and Story Time:

  Healthy snacks

  •   Story related to nature and insects (e.g., "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle)



Outdoor Play / Nature Exploration:

  •    Nature scavenger hunt (e.g., finding different insects, plants)
  •    Free play in a natural setting (e.g., sandbox, garden area)


Music, Movement, and Goodbye Circle:


  •   Nature-themed songs and dances
  •   Movement activities mimicking animals and insects
  •   Reflection and goodbye song


Friday: Arts and Creativity


  • Morning Circle Time:
  •   Greeting songs
  •   Discussion about different forms of art (e.g., painting, music)
  •   Introduction to the day's creative activity (e.g., painting)


Themed Activity / Project:

  Activity: 

  • Free painting with various tools (e.g., brushes, sponges)

  Project: 

  • Collaborative mural or art installation


Snack and Story Time:

  Healthy snacks

  •   - Story related to art and creativity (e.g., "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds)

  • Outdoor Play / Nature Exploration:
  •   Art in nature (e.g., creating natural sculptures, leaf rubbings)
  •    Free play with emphasis on creative expression (e.g., building forts, imaginary play)


Music, Movement, and Goodbye Circle:

  •   Singing and playing simple musical instruments
  •   Dance and movement activities inspired by different cultures
  •    Reflection and goodbye song

Key Components


Holistic Development:

Emphasize the development of social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills.

Play-Based Learning:

Ensure that activities are engaging, fun, and allow for exploration and discovery.

Nature Integration:

Incorporate outdoor play and nature exploration as essential parts of the daily routine.

Child-Centered Approach: 

Adapt activities based on the interests and developmental levels of the children.

Parental Involvement: Encourage parents to participate in special events and stay informed about their child's progress.