Curriculum Standards for 3K and Pre-K

Encourage positive self-identity, emotional regulation, and respectful social interactions.

• Activities:
• Daily circle time to practice turn-taking and sharing.
• Role-play activities to understand emotions and empathy, such as puppet shows and group discussions.
• Quality Standard: Teachers create a supportive, inclusive environment where children feel valued and safe to express themselves.

Strengthen vocabulary, listening, and expressive language skills through divers verbal interactions.

• Activities:
• Storytelling sessions using themed books, followed by discussions to enhance vocabulary.
• Group activities like "Show and Tell," where children practice speaking and listening skills.
• Quality Standard: Language-rich environment with books, songs, and opportunities for children to communicate their thoughts.

Develop early math, science, and problem-solving skills, promoting curiosity and critical thinking.

• Activities:
• Counting and sorting activities using objects related to the weekly theme.
• Simple experiments to observe cause and effect, such as observing how shadows change throughout the day.
• Quality Standard: Teachers offer open-ended questions and encourage children to explore and solve problems independently.

Enhance fine and gross motor skills and support healthy physical development.

• Activities:
• Gross motor activities like running, jumping, and obstacle courses.
• Fine motor skills practice through cutting, drawing, and manipulative play (e.g., building blocks).
• Quality Standard: Teachers provide a safe and stimulating environment that encourages physical movement and development.

Foster persistence, curiosity, and engagement with new ideas.

• Activities:
• Encourage self-directed play where children can choose activities aligned with their interests.
• Provide themed exploration stations that allow children to engage in sensory play and creativity.
• Quality Indicator: Teachers support children’s curiosity by providing varied materials and adapting activities to their interests.

 Our 3K and Pre-K curriculum at Noor Child Care Services follows QualityStarsNY standards, focusing on developmentally appropriate practices that support young children’s growth across multiple domains. We aim to foster curiosity, creativity, social-emotional learning, and foundational academic skills through structured activities and exploratory play.