Math
Mathematics in the broadest sense involves understanding and comparing quantity, characteristics, spatial relationships, and logical sequences. At Sunshine Academy, children learn math in an experiential manner by experimenting with peg boards, unit blocks, unifix cubes, cuisinaire rods and other materials; collecting, sorting, categorizing and comparing objects; learning to use standard measuring tools, such as clocks, calendars, and tape measures as well as exploring non-standard ways of comparing sizes and distances; and exploring the properties of materials in the sand/water/sensory table. Teachers reinforce mathematical concepts during circle time; group discussions; reading, music and art activities; counting and sequencing games and outdoor play.
Infants & Toddlers
LEARNING EXPECTATIONS | EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES |
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Recognize patterns and relationships |
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Learn the names of numbers 1 to 10 while developing a sense of their meaning |
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Understand volume, weight, and distance using standard and non-standard ways of measuring |
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Understand addition and subtraction |
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Understand fractions, divisions, parts and sections |
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Understand and name opposites |
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Develop a sense of time and sequence while learning to use ordinal numbers (first, second, third) in everyday contexts |
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Preschool & PreK
LEARNING EXPECTATIONS | EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES |
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Recognize patterns and relationships |
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Learn the names of numbers 1 to 10 while developing a sense of their meaning |
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Understand volume, weight, and distance using standard and non-standard ways of measuring |
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Understand addition and subtraction |
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Understand fractions, divisions, parts and sections |
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Understand and name opposites |
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Develop a sense of time and sequence while learning to use ordinal numbers (first, second, third) in everyday contexts |
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