Preschool Readiness Program Curriculum
In Trusting Hands | Supporting Children with Autism
Our Preschool Readiness Program is designed to help children with autism develop the foundational skills needed to succeed in preschool and kindergarten. We focus on individual strengths, use visual supports, and provide a nurturing, structured learning environment tailored to your child’s unique needs.
🧠 1. Cognitive Skills
• Matching & Sorting (colors, shapes, objects, animals)
• Identifying Numbers and Letters
• Simple Patterns (AB, AAB, ABC)
• Following Directions (1-step and 2-step)
• Problem Solving & Cause/Effect Activities
🧮 2. Early Math Skills
• Counting 1–20
• Recognizing Numbers 1–10
• Understanding Quantity (more/less, same)
• Simple Addition & Subtraction with Objects
• Measuring, Sorting, and Comparing Sizes
🔤 3. Early Literacy & Language Skills
• Recognizing Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
• Phonemic Awareness (letter sounds)
• Name Recognition and Tracing
• Listening to Stories with Visuals
• Answering “WH” Questions (what, where, who)
• Building Vocabulary through Thematic Units
✏️ 4. Fine Motor Development
• Grasping Crayons and Markers
• Tracing Lines, Shapes, and Letters
• Cutting with Child-Safe Scissors
• Puzzles and Manipulatives for Hand Strength
• Building Blocks and Lacing Activities
🧍🏽♂️ 5. Gross Motor Skills
• Balance and Coordination Activities
• Jumping, Running, and Climbing
• Catching and Throwing a Ball
• Obstacle Courses and Movement Games
• Following Movement Directions
😊 6. Social-Emotional Readiness
• Turn-Taking and Sharing
• Understanding Emotions (happy, sad, mad)
• Responding to Name and Joint Attention
• Participating in Circle Time
• Self-Calming and Transitions
🧩 7. Classroom Skills
• Sitting for Short Periods During Activities
• Following a Simple Daily Routine
• Working Independently with Support
• Participating in Group Activities
• Cleaning Up After Activities
🎨 8. Sensory & Play Skills
• Exploring Different Textures and Materials
• Sensory Bins and Messy Play
• Pretend Play and Role Playing
• Music, Songs, and Rhythmic Movement