Curriculum
3 Year Old Class
The three-year-old curriculum is the foundation of our readiness program and offers an introduction to school routines, along with teaching basic concepts and fostering social skills. In our play-based curriculum, concepts are introduced and reinforced through literature, hands-on activities, learning centers, art, music, games, and dramatic play. The daily schedule includes circle time, learning center time, music and art activities, snack time and outdoor play. Children hear Bible stories both in the classroom and during monthly Chapel times. They are taught how to communicate in a positive way with their classmates and how to show kindness to others. Basic concepts explored in the three-year-old program are colors, shapes, and numbers to ten. The children work on improving fine motor skills by gluing, coloring, cutting, painting, lacing and writing. Seasonal and holiday activities are enjoyed throughout the school year. This program is designed for children that will be three in September of that school year.
4 Year Old Class
The four-year-old program builds on school routines and concepts that are taught in the three-year-old program. Children continue to work on social skills through large and small group activities, develop reading and math readiness skills, enjoy science and social studies activities, and express themselves through art, music, and dramatic play. Quality children’s literature is read and enjoyed in the classroom daily. The children are given time for self-initiated play through which they develop problem solving abilities, thinking skills, meaningful relationships with classmates, and a sense of self-confidence. Daily outdoor time is provided to promote gross motor development and have fun!
The four year old class is introduced to the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make. Students participate in phonemic and print awareness activities and learn some sight words. Math activities include recognizing and writing numbers, making sets of numbers, sorting, patterning and sequencing, ordering by size, length, and weight, recognizing two-and three-dimensional shapes, and rote counting to 30. They participate in regular art and music activities. Children hear Bible stories in the classroom and have a monthly Chapel time. In addition, 5-day-a-week students have Spanish instruction twice a month.
Transitional Kindergarten
The transitional kindergarten class is designed for children who are 5 years old or who turn 5 by December 31st. It is perfect for children who have been through a 4’s program but aren’t quite ready for full day kindergarten. It is also an excellent choice for those children with a fall birthday who have completed a 3’s program and need more of a challenge than the regular 4’s class provides. Since the transitional kindergarten is a small class of just 8-10 students, it provides a very nurturing setting where children are able to develop independence and build confidence in themselves.
This class covers the concepts taught in the 4’s program but provides more challenging activities as the children are ready for them. Children continue to work on social skills, participate in literacy and math activities, enjoy science and social studies projects, and express themselves through art, music, and dramatic play. There is an emphasis on literature and art, and many activities are based on favorite stories. The children are introduced to beginning writing skills and learn to make their own little books. Each day, students have time for self-initiated play and outdoor time. The children hear Bible stories in the class room each week and have a monthly Chapel time. Spanish instruction is provided twice a month.
Independence is encouraged in the transitional kindergarten class. The children learn to pack up their backpack at the end of the day, care for their belongings, think for themselves, solve problems, and make responsible choices. They are super ready for kindergarten when they leave!
