Sample Nursery School Weekly Curriculum (3-4 year olds)
Theme: The Farm
Monday:
* Morning Circle: Songs about farm animals, finger plays ("Old MacDonald"), calendar activities (weather, day of the week).
* Literacy: Reading farm-themed books, practicing letter recognition (A for Apple, etc.), tracing simple shapes.
* Math: Counting farm animals in pictures, sorting farm animals by type (cows, pigs, chickens).
* Art: Painting farm scenes, making animal prints using potato stamps.
* Sensory: Playing in a bin of dried beans/corn/rice with farm animal toys.
Tuesday:
* Morning Circle: Review farm animals, introduce new vocabulary (barn, hay, tractor).
* Literacy: Writing simple words related to the farm (e.g., cow, pig), matching uppercase and lowercase letters.
* Science: Observing real fruits and vegetables (apples, carrots), exploring textures.
* Dramatic Play: Setting up a farm play area with toy animals, a barn, and farm equipment.
* Music and Movement: Action songs about farm animals, dancing to farm-themed music.
Wednesday:
* Morning Circle: Storytelling about farm life, discussing different jobs on a farm.
* Literacy: Sequencing pictures of a farm story, listening comprehension activities.
* Math: Measuring and comparing lengths of different vegetables using non-standard units (blocks).
* Art: Creating farm animal puppets using paper bags and craft supplies.
* Outdoor Play: Free play on the playground, incorporating farm-themed activities (e.g., digging in the sandpit "like a farmer").
Thursday:
* Morning Circle: Review and reinforce learning from the week.
* Literacy: Creating a class book about the farm, dictating sentences to the teacher.
* Science: Planting seeds in small pots, observing growth over time.
* Cooking/Snack: Preparing a simple snack related to the theme (e.g., apple slices).
* Fine Motor Skills: Stringing beads, using tweezers to pick up small objects.
Friday:
* Morning Circle: Show and Tell (children bring in farm-related items), sharing what they learned this week.
* Literacy: Reading favorite farm books, reviewing letter and number recognition.
* Music and Movement: Singing and dancing to farm songs, playing musical instruments.
* Art: Making a collective farm mural.
* Free Choice: Children choose their preferred activities from the week.
Note: This is just a sample. A real curriculum would include more detailed lesson plans, assessments of children's progress, and adaptations to suit individual children's needs and interests. Outdoor play, rest time, and transitions between activities are also crucial components of a well-rounded nursery school day. The emphasis should always be on play-based learning, making learning fun and engaging for young children.