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
