Preschool Perch
Building confidence through creativity! Letters, numbers, painting, and imaginative projects for growing minds.
Daily Formal Learning
30โ60 min / day
2โ3 short sessions ยท literacy, math, creativity
This does not include:
- โ Reading together
- โ Outdoor play
- โ Life skills
- โ Creative time
๐ When those are included, kids are learning all day without needing long formal hours.
๐ฏ Guiding Principle
- โข Younger children need less time, more interaction
- โข Older children need more focus, not more hours
- โข Quality > quantity, always
Skills & Activities
Hands-on learning for curious minds
Building confidence through creativity! Letters, numbers, painting, and imaginative projects for growing minds.
๐ Early Literacy
Recognizes Letters
Identifies uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
Letter Sounds
Matches letters to their beginning sounds.
Recognizes Own Name
Spots and reads their own name in print.
Print Concepts
Understands reading goes left to right and page by page.
Retells Simple Stories
Recalls and shares the main events of a story in order.
Rhyming Words
Identifies and produces words that rhyme.
โ๏ธ Writing Foundations
Holds Writing Tools
Grips pencils, crayons, and markers correctly.
Traces Lines & Shapes
Follows dotted lines, curves, and basic shapes.
Writes Some Letters
Forms recognizable letters independently.
Writes Own Name
Prints their first name with support.
Draws with Meaning
Creates simple pictures that represent real people or objects.
Begins Labeling Drawings
Adds letters or words to label their artwork.
๐ข Math Foundations
Counts to 10โ20
Says numbers in order up to 20 confidently.
Recognizes Numbers 0โ10
Identifies written numerals by sight.
One-to-One Counting
Touches and counts each object exactly once.
Identifies Basic Shapes
Names circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, and more.
Sorts by Attributes
Groups objects by color, size, or shape.
More vs. Less
Compares quantities and understands which group has more or fewer.
๐ง Cognitive Skills
Multi-Step Directions
Follows two or three-step instructions in sequence.
Solves Problems Independently
Works through simple challenges without always asking for help.
Completes Puzzles
Assembles 6โ12 piece puzzles with focus and persistence.
Understands Patterns
Recognizes and continues AB and AAB patterns.
Groups & Classifies
Sorts objects into categories by shared features.
Recall & Memory
Remembers and talks about past events and experiences.
๐ Social & Emotional
Expresses Feelings with Words
Names emotions and uses words to describe how they feel.
Takes Turns & Shares
Waits their turn and shares materials with peers.
Cooperative Play
Plays and works together with other children.
Follows Simple Rules
Understands and respects classroom and home rules.
Builds Confidence
Tries new tasks and feels proud of their accomplishments.
Shows Empathy
Notices when others are upset and responds with kindness.
๐ก Life Skills
Dresses with Minimal Help
Puts on and removes clothing with little assistance.
Washes Hands Independently
Follows handwashing steps without reminders.
Cleans Up After Activities
Tidies materials and puts belongings away.
Follows Daily Routines
Moves through predictable routines with confidence.
Helps with Simple Chores
Assists with setting the table, feeding pets, or sorting laundry.
Practices Independence
Attempts tasks on their own before asking for help.
๐จ Creativity & Exploration
Imaginative Play
Creates detailed pretend scenarios with characters and stories.
Uses Art Materials
Paints, glues, cuts, and creates with a variety of materials.
Builds with Blocks
Constructs structures using blocks, LEGOs, and loose parts.
Music, Rhythm & Movement
Explores beat, rhythm, and creative movement.
Open-Ended Play
Engages freely with materials without a fixed outcome.
Creates Simple Crafts
Follows basic craft instructions to make finished projects.
๐ฌ Early Science & Exploration
Observes Nature
Notices and describes plants, animals, and outdoor environments.
Identifies Weather
Names different weather types and dresses appropriately.
Cause & Effect
Predicts and explains what happens when things change.
Basic Time Concepts
Understands day/night, morning/afternoon, and yesterday/today/tomorrow.
Asks Questions
Wonders aloud and investigates how and why things happen.
Hands-On Exploration
Learns through touching, testing, experimenting, and discovering.
๐ Gross Motor Skills
Hops on One Foot
Hops on one foot 2โ3 times.
Skips & Gallops
Skips and gallops with coordination.
Catches & Throws
Catches a ball and throws accurately.
Balances & Climbs
Balances on one foot and climbs safely.
Rides a Tricycle
Pedals and steers a tricycle or bike.
Dances & Moves
Moves creatively to music and rhythm.
๐ Learning Rhythm
Not every day needs to look the same. Choose what fits your child today.
๐ Remember: Short, consistent practice is more important than long sessions.
Seasonal Crafts
Nature-inspired projects for every time of year