Syllabus for 3-4-Year-Olds ( Play group)

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
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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)
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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

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• 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)
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• 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.