Preschool Program
Three’s
Three’s Class Overview
Developed for children who are turning three by Sept. 1st, our Three’s Class is rich in oral language and early literacy development, while at the same time providing many opportunities for sensory exploration, self-expression, and purposeful play. We provide a hands-on, exploratory Science program which includes age-appropriate experiments. Our Art program is a combination of project-oriented crafts, and process-oriented self-expression. Numbers and pre-math concepts are presented using the calendar, math manipulatives for sorting and patterning, and rote counting. God is honored in all aspects of our curriculum, and our Bible curriculum is positive and age-appropriate.
Circle time provides a time when everyone gets together to greet one another, accomplish daily routines, read a story, sing, or any other readiness activity as a whole class. During table time, students are divided into smaller groups to do activities and/or projects with a teacher guiding and helping them. Smaller groups give children more individual attention and also a chance to interact with other children. It also teaches the students listening skills, waiting for a turn, and respecting the work of others. Our recess time is held both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting), and gives the students an opportunity to use their bodies, have more freedom to be loud, and to test their bodies and their environment. Sharing food together during our snack time is a pleasant way for children and teachers to socialize. Students are also learning manners and respect, about health and nutrition, how to make conversation, and how to work together during this time.
Three's Class Objectives:
+ Social/Emotional development
+ Language Development
+ Phonological Awareness
+ Introduction to name, sound, and formation letters Aa through Zz
+ Small and Large Muscle Development
+ Color and Shape Recognition
+ Number Recognition, Counting, and One-to-One Correspondence 1 to 15
+ Patterns and Graphing
+ Sensory Development
+ Character Development
+ Spiritual Development
Inside the Three's Classroom
8:20 |
Classrooms open – welcome! Opening activities – free choice |
8:40 |
Bye bye, Moms and Dads! |
8:45 |
Clean up |
8:50 |
Circle Time - music and motion |
9:00 |
Story Time |
9:10 |
Calendar, numbers |
9:20 |
Phonics |
9:50 |
Bible Story |
10:00 |
Recess |
10:20 |
Snack, Library Time |
10:40 |
Story Time |
10:45 |
Art, Science, and/or Social Studies |
11:20 |
Clean up |
11:25 |
Closing circle - review today |
11:30 |
Dismiss / Lunch |
Three’s Highlights:
September
+ Apples and Apple Day
+ Colors
+ Welcome Fall Celebration
+ God Made the World and Everything in It!
October
+ Pumpkins and Sunflowers
+ Scarecrow Day
+ Leaves and Trees
+ God Loves Me and Always Helps Me
November
+ Thanksgiving
+ Turkeys
+ Thanksgiving Feast
+ Pilgrims and Native Americans
+ I Can Be Thankful to God
December
+ The Gingerbread Man
+ Happy Birthday Jesus
+ Christmas Chapel
+ God Sent Baby Jesus to Earth
January
+ Ice, Snow, and Snowmen
+ Penguins
+ Preschool Winter Picnic
+ Austria-people and places
+ Jesus is My Friend and Helper
February
+ Valentine’s Day Celebration
+ Hearts
+ Dr. Seuss Pajama Day
+ The Bible Helps Me Learn Right Ways to Live
March
+ St. Patrick's Day
+ Easter Chapel
+ Art Show and Science Fair
+ Butterfly Life Cycle
+ Jesus Dies on The Cross and is Alive Today
April
+ Weather - Rain and Rainbows
+ Color Mixing
+ Community Helpers
+ God Made Me So I Can Do Good Things
May/June
+ Mexico and a Cinco de Mayo Celebration
+ Mommy’s Day Tea
+ Flowers
+ God Wants Me To Care For Others
+ God Will Help and Protect Me Wherever I Am
Four's
Four’s Class Overview
Developed for children who are turning three and one-half by Sept. 1st, (or three by March 1st) our Four’s Class is rich in oral language and early literacy development, and is tailored for the slightly older preschooler than our Three’s program. This class provides opportunities to develop a longer attention span and focusing skills, while at the same time integrating sensory exploration, self-expression, and purposeful play. We provide a hands-on, exploratory Science program which includes age-appropriate experiments. Our Art program is a combination of project-oriented crafts, and process-oriented self-expression. Numbers and pre-math concepts are presented using the calendar, math manipulatives for sorting and patterning, and rote counting. God is honored in all aspects of our curriculum, and our Bible curriculum is positive and age-appropriate.
Circle time provides a time when everyone gets together to greet one another, accomplish daily routines, read a story, sing, or any other readiness activity as a whole class. During table time, students are divided into smaller groups to do activities and/or projects with a teacher guiding and helping them. Smaller groups give children more individual attention and also a chance to interact with other children. It also teaches the students listening skills, waiting for a turn, and respecting the work of others. Our recess time is held both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting), and gives the students an opportunity to use their bodies, have more freedom to be loud, and to test their bodies and their environment. Sharing food together during our snack time is a pleasant was for children and teachers to socialize. Students are also learning manners and respect, about health and nutrition, how to make conversation, and how to work together.
Four's Class Objectives:
+ Social/Emotional development
+ Language Development
+ Phonological Awareness
+ Name, sound, and formation of letters Aa through Zz
+ Small and Large Muscle Development
+ Color and Shape Recognition
+ Number Recognition, Counting, and One-to-One Correspondence 1 to 20
+ Patterns and Graphing
+ Sensory Development
+ Character Development
+ Spiritual Development
Inside the Four's Classroom
8:20 |
Classrooms Opens Discovery Centers |
8:50 |
Clean Up |
9:00 |
Prayer, Pledge, Jobs, Calendar and Weather |
9:10 |
Seat Work (Fine Motor Skill Development), Phonics pages, Artwork |
9:30 |
Bible verse / story / music (M, T, W) Chinese (Thursday & Friday) |
9:50 |
Clean Up / Bathroom Break |
10:00 |
Recess |
10:20 |
Bathroom Break |
10:30 |
Snack |
10:45 |
Story time / Language Development |
11:00 |
Social Studies / Count and Write |
11:15 |
Free Choice |
11:25 |
Clean Up |
11:30 |
Prayer and Dismiss |
Four’s Highlights:
September
+ Author Margaret Wise Brown
+ Johnny Appleseed and Fun with Apples
+ Letters A.B.C.
+ The Great Big World
+ Numbers 1-10
October
+ Fall Season
+ Pumpkin Studies
+ China
+ Letters D.E.F.
+ Numbers 11-15
November
+ Thanksgiving
+ England
+ Thankful Days Celebration
+ Numbers 1-15
+ Letters G,H,I
+ Dinosaurs
December
+ Letters J.K.
+ Happy Birthday Jesus Celebration
+ Christmas Concert
+ Christmas Chapel
+ Giving
January
+ Winter Picnic
+ Donuts with Dads
+ Winter Season
+ Numbers 16-20
+ Japan
+ Letters L,M,N
February
+ Valentine's Day
+ Love
+ Australia
+ Letters O.P.Q.
March
+ St. Patrick's Day
+ Ireland
+ Science Fair / Art Show / Ocean
+ Easter and Easter Chapel
April
+ Conferences
+ Spring Season
+ Africa
+ Letters U,V,W
May / June
+ Mommy's Day Tea
+ Mexico / Cinco de Mayo
+ Letters X,Y,Z
+ Summer Season
Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-Kindergarten Class Overview
Developed for children who are turning four by September 1, our Pre-Kindergarten class is bursting with opportunities for children to grow socially, academically and spiritually. We provide phonics groups that are interactive and allow your child to learn at a pace that fits their needs. Our art program is focused on process-orientated self-expression, which allows your child to gain confidence and creativity. Math is presented using calendar, math manipulative, both oral and written counting, and through the introduction of many other mathematical concepts (addition, subtraction, patterns, etc.). Writing is interwoven throughout the curriculum. God is honored in all aspects of our curriculum, and our Bible curriculum is positive and age-appropriate.
Pre-Kindergarten Class Objectives:
+ Social/Emotional Development
+ Language Development
+ Phonological Awareness: Rhyming, Clapping, syllables, and Alliteration
+ Letter Recognition and Beginning Sounds in order Aa-Zz
+ Vowel sounds with emphasis on short vowels
+ Print Awareness and Emergent Reading
+ Small and Large Muscle Development
+ Color and Shape Recognition
+ Number Recognition, Counting and One-to-One Correspondence
+ Sequencing, Predicting, and Graphing
+ Problem Solving
+ Sensory Discrimination
+ Developmental Writing
+ Character Development
Inside the Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
8:20 |
Entry / Free Time |
8:45 |
Morning Meeting (Calendar, Music, Sharing Bag, Bible) |
9:00 |
Phonics / Reading Groups |
9:15 |
Social Studies / Science / Math |
9:45 |
Snack |
10:00 |
Recess |
10:25 |
Discovery Centers |
11:00 |
P.E. |
11:20 |
Reading Buddies / Outstanding Student |
11:30 |
Lunch Bunch / Dismissal |
Pre-Kindergarten Highlights
September
+ Bubbles
+ Family Fun Festival
+ School Safety
+ Gingerbread Man Mystery
+ Discovering Italy!
+ God made everything in the world!
+ Johnny Appleseed
October
+ Celebrate Fall
+ Pumpkin Pals
+ Community Safety
+ Friendship
+ Discovering our 5 senses – Smell
+ God helps us be friends with others
+ Jesus is my friend and helper
November
+ Remembering Plymouth Rock
+ Preschool Thanksgiving Celebration
+ Discovering England!
+ Discovering our 5 senses – Taste
+ I can pray to God and thank him for his goodness
December
+ Reason for the Season
+ Hilltop Christmas Program
+ Christmas Chapel
+ Author Study: The wonderful world of Jan Brett
+ Discovering our 5 senses – Hear
+ God sent Jesus to be born as a baby
January
+ Winter Picnic
+ Discovering the Tundra!
+ Donuts with Dads
+ Discovering our 5 senses – Feel
+ God will help me and protect me wherever I go
February
+ Valentines Day Celebration
+ Discovering China!
+ Dr. Seuss Pajama Day!
+ Discovering our 5 senses – See
+ The Bible helps me learn good and right ways to live
March
+ Rainbows and Prisms
+ Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day
+ Celebrate Easter Chapel
+ Author Study: The wonderful world of Dr. Seuss
+ God made me so that I can do good things
April
+ Health and Nutrition
+ From Egg to Chick!
+ Growing beans
+ Cinderella’s missing slipper
+ Jesus died on the cross and is alive today
May
+ “The House that Juan Build”
+ Discovering Mexico
+ Mommy’s Day Tea
+ God wants me to love and care for others
+ Big shoe, Little shoe, Velcro shoe, Tie
June
+ Summer Fun
+ From Caterpillar to Butterfly!
+ Discovering Nature
+ God Loves Everyone!
