Pre-K (3 year olds)

"The Lord is good."

Psalm 145:9

Bible

The Bible curriculum is designed to introduce Biblical truths through stories, songs, and memory verses. Although some stories are not "new" to some children, repeated Biblical truths encourage development of Godly character. For this reason, children are encouraged to understand how the stories of old apply today. Each week a positive character trait is emphasized through stories and discussion of picture cards. Children are encouraged to model these character traits during playtime, problem solving situations, and other social interactions.

Social Studies

Weekly units are used to expand the world of knowledge and discovery in a fun and exciting way. These units provide a variety of information about people, places, history, fictional characters (fairy tales), nursery rhymes, holidays and special occasions. The unit studies become a focus of the week and provide the theme to offer skills in art, numbers, language, and literature. Songs, finger plays, Show-and-Tell, hands on experiences, puppets, cooking, art and library are also related to the weekly unit of study.

Language

Language concepts are introduced and reinforced through Show-and-Tell, songs, poems, games, finger plays and stories. Children are introduced to the capital letters of the alphabet and the phonic sounds associated with each letter in ways that are enjoyable and entertaining. A variety of materials and activities provide opportunities for each child to expand their language and expose them to important concepts such as classification, opposites, matching, sequencing, rhyming, and listening.

Math

Number recognition, counting skills, and early math concepts such as basic sorting, sequencing, patterning, and shapes are introduced through hands-on manipulatives, verbal interaction, puzzles, calendar time, songs, games, number books and flash cards.

Art

The use of watercolors, finger paints, Playdoh, crayons and markers are used to inspire creativity and self-expression. The children are also provided fun art projects daily to help encourage color recognition and small motor skill development in areas such as drawing, coloring, cutting and gluing.

Motor Skills

Small motor skills involve eye-hand coordination, finger and hand manipulation skills and thinking skills. Our children are provided opportunities to develop small motor skills through activities such as puzzles, lacing cards, using everyday "play" tools and art. Gross motor skills include balance, strength and general muscle development. Movement and coordination opportunities are provided through active play and imaginative ways to get children to work on balancing, hopping, skipping, running, walking on a line, walking backwards, throwing balls, kicking balls and making movements like animals.