Greetings Preschool Families,
Throughout this school year, your child has been introduced to many new and exciting skills. Please remember that during these important preschool years, each child is unique and develops at his/her rate of growth. A child may accomplish certain skills quickly, while taking more time to master others. In addition, a skill mastered may be set aside and not regularly observed again until much later. This is normal and expected. Children gain new skills when they are developmentally ready. We hope this progress report gives you some insight into your child’s ever changing growth and development. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak with your child’s teacher next week.
Your child’s progress represents these following areas:
Social/Emotional and Self-Help/Life Skills:
This area of development focuses on a child’s ability to be responsible, independent, and in their ability to follow rules and routines. It also includes pro-social behaviors, such as their ability to share, take turns, and seek help when needed. This area is essential to a children’s wellbeing and their success in school and in life.
Physical Development (Fine and Gross Motor Skills):- This area addresses a child’s gross motor and fine motor skills. It involves the body’s large muscles, for jumping, hopping, etc., and the coordination and dexterity of small muscles in the hands to manipulate objects such as scissors and writing tools. As children learn what their bodies can do, they gain self-confidence.
Cognitive Development:- Cognitive Development is the process of learning to think, reason, and the ability to make choices. The goals of this area include children’s ability to resolve conflicts, make predictions, sort, classify, count, measure, etc. and their ability to use their imaginations. This area fosters children’s critical thinking skills, as well as their academic skills.
Language Development:- A child’s ability to use language, participate in conversations, and express oneself are important components of oral language development. This area of development also includes a child’s ability to understand the purpose of print, the knowledge of letters as symbols, and the importance of literacy. A solid foundation in language development gives children the skills they need to become successful learners.
Progress notes will be sent out electronically on January 26, 2024 after 3pm and are only available to view online for a short period of time. As you read your child’s progress report, please keep in mind that there is a broad range of development in young children, as all children develop differently and at different rates. If you are interested in learning more about the preschool learning standards in the state of Massachusetts, please visit the Natick Preschool website curriculum section. If you would like a copy, please make sure to download or print it. If your child also receives special education services, you will also be receiving a progress note relative to their IEP goal(s). This will come in a separate email from your child’s teacher.
In closing, thank you for sharing your child’s early childhood experience with us. We truly appreciate being part of your journey.
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Stay warm!
~MaryBeth Kinkead
Natick Preschool Principal
