The YMCA

For Youth Development
For Healthy Living
For Social Responsibility

Core Content Areas

Infant Core Content

  • Literacy – developing language skills and communication through enjoyment of books, and awareness of pictures.
  • Arts – experimenting with art materials
  • Science – learning about the world around them, how to use objects, problem solving through pretend and play
  • Healthy Habits – promoting physical development by learning movement and motor skills
  • Social Studies – building social and emotional skills as infants learn about themselves and others
  • Body, Mind and Spirit – developing social skills while promoting core values.

 

Toddler Core Content

  • Literacy – building vocabulary, language use and communication skills
  • Mathematics – basic counting and patterns
  • Science – beginning awareness of the world around us
  • Social Studies – beginning awareness of people and interactions
  • Arts – beginning enjoyment of dance, music and visual art
  • Technology – awareness of tools
  • Healthy Habits – basics of healthy eating and personal safety
  • Social, Moral, Spiritual Development – building a solid foundation for future growth

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