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Academics

At Yeled Academy, our preschool academics focus on self and teacher directed learning, hands-on activity, and collaborative play. In our setting, children are encouraged to explore and discover concepts at their own pace, with specially designed materials and activities that promote independent learning. The curriculum is typically divided into early life skills, sensorial experiences, speech and language development, beginning numbers / simple math, with an emphasis on developing social, emotional, and cognitive skills. This child-centered approach allows our preschoolers to build confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning that can last a lifetime.

Our Learning Groups

18 months to 2 1/2 years old

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Keep in mind that every child develops at their own pace, and some may need more time to master certain skills. If you have concerns about your child's development, we are always happy to schedule a time to go over your child's specific progression.

Social-Emotional Skills:

  • Separating from parents or caregivers

  • Playing alongside others (parallel play)

  • Showing affection for friends and family

  • Imitating emotions and facial expressions

  • Beginning to show independence

Language and Communication:

  • Saying a few words to communicate (e.g., "mama," "dada")

  • Imitating words and phrases

  • Pointing to body parts when asked

  • Following simple directions (e.g., "pick up your toy")

  • Babbling and making vowel sounds

Cognitive Skills:

  • Imitating actions and activities (e.g., clapping, waving)

  • Showing interest in toys and objects

  • Exploring and playing with sensory materials (e.g., playdough, sand)

  • Demonstrating problem-solving skills (e.g., figuring out how to put a puzzle piece in)

  • Showing an understanding of object permanence (i.e., objects still exist even when they're out of sight)

Fine Motor Skills:

  • Using hands to manipulate toys and objects

  • Pointing with one finger

  • Using a spoon to feed themselves

  • Building towers with blocks

  • Drawing simple scribbles

Gross Motor Skills:

  • Walking independently

  • Pointing to and identifying body parts

  • Climbing up and down stairs with support

  • Kicking a ball forward

  • Throwing a toy overhead

2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years old

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Keep in mind that every child develops at their own pace, and some may need more time to master certain skills. If you have concerns about your child's development, we are always happy to schedule a time to go over your child's specific progression.

Social-Emotional Skills:

  • Cooperating with others during play

  • Showing empathy towards friends (e.g., comforting a crying friend)

  • Expressing feelings with words (e.g., "I'm angry")

  • Taking turns and sharing toys

  • Demonstrating independence in dressing and using the bathroom

Language and Communication:

  • Using simple sentences to communicate (e.g., "I want juice")

  • Identifying and naming basic shapes and colors

  • Following two-step directions (e.g., "Pick up your toy and put it away")

  • Engaging in simple conversations with peers and adults

  • Beginning to understand and identify basic story elements (e.g., characters, setting)

Cognitive Skills:

  • Demonstrating an understanding of basic number concepts (e.g., counting to 10)

  • Identifying and sorting objects by shape, color, and size

  • Showing an interest in reading and writing (e.g., pretending to read books)

  • Demonstrating problem-solving skills (e.g., figuring out how to put a puzzle together)

  • Beginning to understand basic time concepts (e.g., day, night, yesterday)

Fine Motor Skills:

  • Using scissors to cut straight lines

  • Drawing simple shapes and pictures

  • Building towers with blocks

  • Dressing and undressing independently (e.g., zipping zippers, buttoning buttons)

  • Using utensils to feed themselves (e.g., spoon, fork)

Gross Motor Skills:

  • Running, jumping, and hopping with control

  • Climbing up and down stairs independently

  • Kicking a ball forward with precision

  • Throwing a ball overhead with both hands

  • Pedaling a tricycle or balance bike​

3 1/2 to 5 years old

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Keep in mind that every child develops at their own pace, and some may need more time to master certain skills. If you have concerns about your child's development, we are always happy to schedule a time to go over your child's specific progression.

Social-Emotional Skills:

  • Cooperating with others in group activities

  • Showing empathy and understanding towards peers

  • Expressing feelings and needs with words

  • Resolving conflicts with friends independently

  • Demonstrating self-confidence and independence

Language and Communication:

  • Using complex sentences to communicate

  • Identifying and reading basic sight words

  • Engaging in conversations with peers and adults

  • Listening to and following multi-step directions

  • Beginning to understand basic story structure (e.g., beginning, middle, end)

Cognitive Skills:

  • Demonstrating an understanding of basic math concepts (e.g., counting to 100, basic addition)

  • Identifying and naming basic shapes, colors, and patterns

  • Showing an interest in reading and writing (e.g., writing their name, reading simple books)

  • Demonstrating problem-solving skills (e.g., figuring out how to put a puzzle together)

  • Beginning to understand basic science concepts (e.g., day and night, seasons)

Fine Motor Skills:

  • Using scissors to cut curved lines

  • Drawing simple pictures with detail (e.g., faces, bodies)

  • Writing their name legibly

  • Using utensils to feed themselves (e.g., spoon, fork, knife)

  • Completing simple puzzles (e.g., 4-6 pieces)

Gross Motor Skills:

  • Running, jumping, and hopping with control

  • Climbing up and down stairs independently

  • Kicking a ball forward with precision

  • Throwing a ball overhead with both hands

  • Pedaling a bicycle or balance bike independently​

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