Curriculum

Infants-Babies 101

Toddlers-"Sprouted Learning"

Bible-Rooted in Jesus (Toddler Edition)

Foreign Language-Baby Signs 

 

Preschool consists of ages 3 through 5.  The curriculum outlined below is designed to assist the children in their cognitive, physical, and character development.  Our educational units meet the needs of each child at the appropriate developmental stage.  Additionally, classroom activities and experiences enhance self-esteem, foster self-help skills, encourage individual solving skills, and develop positive social relationships.  Teachers are available for conferences upon request.  The following is an overall view of the educational units taught in our preschool program:

 

Bible: The Word of God and Christian Development are implemented in all facets of learning through twelve monthly themes.  Children are taught Christian character development through the introduction of the Fruits of the Spirit.  Each monthly theme, developed through dramatic play, puppets, stories, and songs, involves two Bible stories and two scripture memory verses.  Additionally, our staff minister Jesus to the children by exhibiting an example of Christ-like character, introducing the Bible, and children to Jesus, teaching the children about the Bible, and through praise and worship.  Parents are invited to attend our Wednesday morning chapel time.

 

Language/Phonics: Alpha Time curriculum introduces children to Letter People.  Children learn to recognize the alphabet and are introduced to phonics as they meet twenty-six Letter People.  Some examples are: "Mr. M with a Munching Mouth, Mr. T with Tall Teeth," and "Miss U with her Unusual Umbrella."  In addition, the children participate in basic pre-reading and general readiness games and activities.  The language units equip children with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to prepare them for reading and writing.

 

Spanish: Spanish curriculum introduces children to new Spanish words each month.  Children will also be exposed to the Spanish culture through food, stories, and songs.

 

Math: "Hands on Math" and "Math Their Way" curriculum contains activities designed to help children recognize basic quantitative concepts and discover problem solving.  Math units prepare and introduce children to pre-numerical skills.

 

Science: Science units are designed to arouse curiosity that many children naturally have about "why, what, when, where and how" the world works.  Children will investigate concepts introduced each month such as: weather, plants, growing bodies and insects.

 

Social: Social units are designed to help children see themselves as a part of a class or group with responsibilities.  The activities in this unit are created to foster an awareness of each person's part in society and to teach mutual respect.

 

Social Studies: Each Friday we are taken around the world and learn about people, animals and cultures from each of the seven continents.  During the summer months we learn about each one of the fifty states of North America.

 

Music: The children attend music class every Wednesday with our music instructor.  In our music enrichment program the children are exposed to a variety of musical aspects including: song, reading music, and instruments.

 

Sign Language: Every Thursday we explore sign language through songs and stories.  This is not only a fun skill, but it helps children develop hand-eye coordination and small muscle development.  Children that are exposed to sign language develop larger vocabulary and social skills.

 

Soccer: "Soccer for Preschoolers" is a fun and non-competitive extra curricular sport activity that will teach your child about team work and the skills and technique of soccer.  Soccer for Preschoolers is for 4 & 5 year old children and takes place on Wednesday afternoons. There is one game a month to allow parents to view their progress. The montly fee for soccer is $30 and you will recieve a free t-shirt upon signing up.  

 

After School Program: We work with our after school aged children to bring out their natural talents and leadership abilities through a variety of games and hands-on activities.

 

School Age Day Camp: Our school age campers are provided with all kinds of field trips, group games and activities to keep the boredom blues away during the months of summer and their spring and winter vacation times.  They are also provided a chance to grow closer to God during devotionals, prayer and praise and worship times.