CURRICULUM
M.A.W. Children’s Center believes that every child is unique and deserves to be treated with care, respect and understanding. Children have their own personalities, interests and ways of learning, and we believe they should be given the time and encouragement they need to grow.
We believe children learn best when they feel safe, comfortable and free to explore. Our goal is to create an environment where children can be themselves, build confidence, develop independence and enjoy learning.
We also believe that families are an important part of a child’s success. We value open communication and strong relationships with families as we work together to support each child.
M.A.W. Children’s Center provides a caring and structured environment where children can learn, play and build relationships with their teachers and classmates.
Our program offers a balance of teacher-guided activities and opportunities for children to make choices, explore their interests and learn through everyday experiences. Children are encouraged to develop independence, problem-solving skills and confidence as they prepare for their next step in school.
We believe that learning should be meaningful and enjoyable, and we strive to make each day a positive experience for every child.

Early Preschool Program
Keep hands to self
Meet people without unusual shyness
Respect authority outside the home
Be nice to friends
Share experiences with others
Follow directions
Respect toys and equipment
Clean up after work and play
Use simple tools and materials to build
Fingerplays (to build small muscles)
Sing with the group
Learn rhythms
Participate in structured art activities
Learn to use scissors
Speak in sentences
Look at books and pictures
Color recognition
Learn to count numbers
Sit quietly in a group
Name familiar objects
Preschool Program
Describe pictures
Count objects
Sort and classify objects
Identify own sex
Identify same and different
Identify colors: red, blue, yellow,orange, green, purple
Ask: Who/What/When/Where/Why
Can whisper
Use plurals/pronounces properly
Ask for help when needed
Recite fingerplays
Draw a face
Draw a horizontal line
Draw an "X"
Stack blocks
Cut with scissors
Fold paper in half
Discriminate reality from fantasy
Understand taking turns/directions
Describe own feelings
Assist in clean-up
Interact with peers
Hop on one foot
Walk on a line
Jump with both feet
Change running direction
Walk on tip toes
Put on coat
Wash hands independently
Attend to toileting needs
Develop attention span (3 min.)
Respond when called upon
Sit without disturbing others
| 6:30 - 7:00 | Quiet Time, stories and table toys |
| 7:00 - 8:00 | Table toys and quiet activities |
| 7:25 - 7:45 | Breakfast |
| 7:45 - 8:00 | Clean up and get ready to go outside |
| 8:00 - 8:45 | Outside play (weather permitting) |
| 8:45 - 9:00 | Wash up for snack (toileting) |
| 8:45 - 9:00 | Wash up for snack (toileting) |
| 9:00 - 9:15 | Snack time |
| 9:15 - 10:30 | Curriculum time |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Outside activities |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Wash up for lunch (toileting), music |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Lunch time |
| 12:00 - 2:00 | Nap time |
| 2:00 - 2:30 | Children up from nap, (toileting) snack time |
| 2:30 - 3:00 | Inside, music, story time, and review of the morning |
| 3:00 - 4:45 | Outside activities, paint, playdough, music, stories, dance |
| 4:45 - 5:00 | Pick up toys, wash up (toileting) |
| 5:00 - 6:00 | Quiet time, inside activities |
| MATH / SCIENCE | LANGUAGE | ART | MUSIC / MOTOR DEVELOPMENT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Review Numbers 1-10 | Calendar Alphabet Orally | Make a Grass Skirt Out of Paper Bags | Musical Chairs Treasure Box Game |
| Tuesday | Review Numbers 1-10 Written | Hawaiian Story Alphabet Written Story | Make Hawaiian Leis Out of Egg Cartons | Jump the River Introduce Hula |
| Wednesday | Make Leaf Rubbings Talk about Hawaii | Days of the Week Months of the Year Picture of Hawaii | Make Leaf Rubbings Palm Tree | Marching Around Alphabet Introduce Hula |
| Thursday | Talk about Weather at Home Shell Exploration | Alphabet - Written & Orally Names - Written Talk about Hawaiian Names | Make a Rainbow Shell Collage | Singing Time Hawaiian Songs |
| Friday | Talk about Food Tasting Tropical Fruits | Shapes Address Customs in Hawaii | Make Collage Sand Painting | Park Day Hula at Park |
