Saskatoon Childcare

A place to learn and be loved!

Developmental Program

 

1. Fine Motor Skills: (this area of development focuses on hand and eye-hand coordination)

– play with manipulative toys such as blocks, beads, connectors, puzzles, Lego, play dough

– drawing, coloring and painting

– scissors and gluing crafts

– tying shoelaces, doing up buttons and snaps

 

2. Gross Motor Skill: (this area of development focuses on large muscle coordination)

– games with balls, bean bags, hula hoops, skipping ropes, etc.

– dancing (Hokey Pokey, etc.)

– playground play, paddling pool

– running, jumping and throwing

 

3. Language and Literature Skills:

– books, story time, library programs, etc.

– music, singing, educational videos

– alphabet games and toys

– memory, matching and finding games and activities

 

4. Math and Science Skills:

– books, crafts and games teaching colors, shapes and numbers

– water table and sand box

– exploring nature activities

 

5. Art and Drama:

– arts and crafts, painting, etc.

– puppets, dolls, toy trucks, etc.

– kitchen play center, tool and building center, etc.

– dress up clothes

– singing and dancing speaking, listening and literature

 

 

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