Through the use of games and other fun activities, your child will refine his gross and fine motor skills. Gross motor skills involve whole body coordination, including jumping and climbing and games, such as the "Hokey Pokey," which focus on specific movements and body control. Fine motor skills involve more detailed and controlled movements and typically include activities such as holding and using a pencil or crayon well, completing puzzles or using scissors.
The most basic part of the learning process is cognitive development, which is the act of learning and understanding. More abstract concepts such as time passage---yesterday, today and tomorrow, for example---are taught and help your child develop greater understanding of the world and the ability to process information.
Pre-reading skills generally involve word and letter games, such as rhyming, letter hunts and word matching. These familiarize children with the look and sounds of letters, allowing greater recognition and comprehension for improved reading success later.
While not as structured and rigid as later school grades, some preschool activities require a certain amount of attention and concentration from the children. Patience is not a virtue most preschoolers boast, however, so care is taken to encourage this important concept often. Sitting quietly and focusing on the desired activity are encouraged as is concentrating on the task at hand.
Two important areas of learning and growth are your child's social and emotional development. These include interactions between the other children, as well as the teachers and other adults. Your child will learn to take turns, share and ask for help from the teacher if necessary. Your child will also learn to control her emotional upsets, ranging from anger to sadness.