Curriculum
Introductory Math Skills
Social Skills and Independence
Introductory Math Skills
The alphabet, numbers, shapes, patterns, and basic adding and subtracting are all explored through songs, games, fine motor and interactive activities just as they were in the 3 year old year, but children also do a little more table work to help them feel ready for the writing they’ll do when they go to Kindergarten. Recognition of numbers 1-20 and counting to 30 are new challenges that extend beyond the basic 1-10 focused on in the 3 year old year.
Introduction to Writing
Social Skills and Independence
Introductory Math Skills
Another big topic in Pre-K is the relationship between the written letter and the sound it makes. In order to learn to read when they go to kindergarten next year, children will need to understand the relationship between symbols and sounds- that letters of the alphabet represent specific sounds, and when we put the sounds together, we create words! So in Pre-K, we don’t just go over the alphabet, we really focus on the sounds the letters make!
Faith and Biblical Teaching
Social Skills and Independence
Social Skills and Independence
Just as in our three year old year, your child will be in the care of teachers who work hard to help them know who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him. Our teachers have Bible lessons and pray with the children, but Biblical teaching is incorporated into every part of the day, whether it is a science lesson in which we find out what cool creatures God created, or a disagreement on the playground where children are coached to solve their differences in a Christlike manner. Faith is always at the heart of everything we do.
Social Skills and Independence
Social Skills and Independence
Social Skills and Independence
One of the most rewarding parts of being a teacher is seeing the children develop in their social skills. Sharing, taking turns, having conversations, being patient with one another and caring for one another as friends- these are some of the beautiful rewards reaped in Pre-K! Another benefit to Pre-K is the increased level of independence your child will become accustomed to. Being responsible for their own belongings (zipping coats, hanging backpack in cubby, putting lunch items away, keeping track of where to put their folder and crayon box, etc.) is an enormous part of the preparation necessary for being successful in kindergarten.