Curriculum

Academic Curriculum

Academic Curriculum

The Pro-Kids Academic Curriculum was designed and developed within a framework of seven disciplines. They represent curriculum areas for age six weeks until entering kindergarten. The curriculum represented the standards for what is developmentally appropriate for children to accomplish during their preschool years in order to prepare for kindergarten. The curriculum established benchmarks for achieving preschool goals. Progress notes helped assess and document each child’s developmental progress per discipline. The academic curriculum encompassed:

Speech, Language, and Foreign Language
Early Literacy
Math, Science, and Technology
Social Studies
Creative Arts
Social and Emotional Development
Physical and Health Education

Community Partners

The Promethean Foundation works with other organizations and individuals to serve the needs of children.

Childcare Centers:

Children’s Corner
First Friends
Kare Bear
Kingdom Kids
Kings & Queens
Little Lambs Learning Center
Pumpkin Patch I and II
Small World
Stepping Stones
Tiny Tornado's

School Systems:

Union City School System
Obion County School System

Resources

TEIS (Tennessee Early Intervention Service)
Healthy Start
Child Care Resource & Referral
TN Commission on Children and Youth
Obion County Public Library

Advisors

Community Leaders
Friends
Churches
Clubs
Agencies
Businesses
University and College Faculty

Character Curriculum

Character Curriculum

The Pro-Kids Character Curriculum was developed to teach six character virtues. These represented character values that allowed the child to successfully relate to self, others, and the environment. The curriculum established benchmarks for determining evidence of the child successfully understanding acceptable responses to self, others, and the environment.

Character Virtues

Caring - Objectives:

Caring for and understanding self
Caring for others, empathizing, and showing kindness
Caring for the environment

Honesty - Objectives:

Trustworthy and truthful
Honest, understanding reality versus pretend
Honesty in speech and actions

Integrity - Objectives:

Dependable, reliable, and consistent
Making wise personal decisions
Doing what you say, following through on decisions
Courage in the face of a challenge or new experience
Resisting negative peer pressure

Respect - Objectives

Using appropriate language
Practicing good listening
Using good manners
Honoring the feelings of others and forgiving
Treating others fairly, respecting rules, and cooperating
Learning rules and how to be good citizens

Responsibility - Objectives:

Setting goals and accomplishing them in a timely manner
Conscientious and doing their best in their activities
Accountable for choices, accepting consequences

Self-Discipline - Objective

Using problem solving methods
Practicing self-control with a positive attitude
Practicing anger management and peacekeeping