H I S T O R Y 1965 – Northern California 1997 – Southern California 1994 – N A D Scarf

P R O G R A M Designed for kindergarten-age boys and girls Involves parent-child partnership Children have short attention span Be E N T H U A S T I C Start on time Be well prepared Rewards

C H I P S There are twenty-two chips ALPHABET FUNANIMAL HOMESANIMALS BEGINNING BIKINGBEGINNING SWIMMING BIBLE FRIENDSBIRDSCRAYONS AND MARKERS FIRE SAFETYGADGETS AND SANDGODS WORLD HELPING MOMMYJIGSAW PUZZLELEFT AND RIGHT KNOW YOUR BODYMANNERS FUN MY COMMUNITY FRIENDS PETS SCAVENGER HUNT SHAPES AND SIZESSPONGE ARTTOYS

UNDERSTANDING THE PRE-SCHOOL CHILD

DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD Learning to control the elimination of body wastes Learning sex differences and sexual modesty Getting ready to read Learning to distinguish right and wrong and beginning to develop a conscience Learning physical skills necessary for ordinary games Building a wholesome attitude toward oneself

SKILLS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD Learn by repetition Usually willing to try new things Have few fears to inhibit learning activities

COMMON EMOTIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD Anger Fear Jealousy Curiosity Envy Joy Grief Affection

EFFECTS OF DISCIPLINE ON YOUNG CHILDREN Effects on Behaviour Effects on Attitudes Effects on Personality

H A P P I N E S S Important Conditions Contributing to Happiness Good Health Stimulating environment Parental acceptance Disciplinary policy Developmentally appropriate expressions of affection Realistic aspirations Encouragement of creativity Acceptance by siblings Cheerful atmosphere Achievements in activities

SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF A FIVE-SIX YEAR OLD Run in a coordinated manner without bumping into obstacles Gallop, skip, hop, jump Balance while standing on one foot Hit a large target by throwing a ball underhand or overhand Draw a circle, square, triangle and rectangle Dress himself, including buttons and other reachable Tie shoelaces fasteners

PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS Changes in Parental Attitudes Parental Concept of a Good Child Parental Preferences

CRAYONS AND MARKERS CHIP 1. How are crayons made? 2. What are the eight main colours of crayons and markers? 3. What are crayons made of? 4. What happens if a crayon gets hot? 5. Name a boy who had a coat of many colours. 6. Draw or colour a picture of Joseph and his coat. 7. Draw or colour a picture with markers. 11. Why do markers need a cap? 9. Where should you use markers 10. Where should you not use markers? 8. Make a scrapbook for your pictures and decorate the front. 12. Know nine colours