Pre-K 4

Curriculum

RELIGION

Through activities, songs and prayer, each child will have a better understanding and appreciation of God's gifts and love for all of us.
Each child will be encouraged to develop a positive self-image and a love of all of God's creations.
Each child will be made to feel special because God made each one in His likeness.
Through many different activities the children will have a better understanding of the significance of the religious holidays, especially Christmas and Easter.
Pre-K 4 religion book is "God Made the World".

MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

A wide variety of activities are used each day to assist in developing fine and gross motor skills.
Fine motor skill development is introduced through many modalities including puzzles, games, cutting, pasting, play dough and a wide variety of manipulatives.
Each child is encouraged to hold a crayon/pencil correctly and to begin to write his/her name.
Gross motor development is a part of each school day in the classroom and on the playground.
Pre-K 4 has a gym class in the gym once a week.

LANGUAGE ARTS

Letter recognition is taught by introducing' a "Letter of the Week".
The children are introduced to stories, songs, games crafts, and many other activities that begin with the letter of the week so as to reinforce it each day.
Children are also encouraged to bring in pictures as well as "Show and Tell" items that begin with the letter.
Handwriting Without Tears is the program used in Pre-K 4. It is considered the best development research based program.

MATH

Fundamental number concepts, as well as concepts dealing with shapes, size and sets are explored through songs, finger plays, activities, games and crafts.
The children will begin to identify the numbers 0 to 10.
Handwriting Without Tears Math program is used in Pre-K 4.

LISTENING SKILLS

Listening and following directions play an important part in each day.
Through "Story Time" and "Circle Time" and individual activities the children are encouraged to listen and learn.
Each child is made aware of the importance of these skills.

ART

The children are introduced to many different art mediums including painting, cutting, pasting, drawing , sculpting, etc.
Craft activities, as well as authentic art projects, are an integral part of each week.
The children will learn to identify colors and textures.
Artwork is proudly displayed in the classroom and hallways before it is brought home.

MUSIC

The children are encouraged to explore different sounds and patterns using their voices, instruments, cd's, dancing and finger plays.
Pre-K 4 students attend a music class once a week.

HEALTH

The children learn about their bodies and how to take care of themselves with proper hygiene and proper eating habits.

SOCIAL INTERACTION

Children are taught how to develop peer relationships and get along in a group.
Each child learns to be accepting and respectful of others.
Acceptance, a positive self-image and self-worth are fostered in all children.

SCIENCE

Through nature, the world around them, experiments, cooking activities and group discussions the children are introduced to the world of science.

SAFETY

Safety rules for the school and playground are taught and enforced.

Pre-K 4

Curriculum

RELIGION

Through activities, songs and prayer, each child will have a better understanding and appreciation of God's gifts and love for all of us.

Each child will be encouraged to develop a positive self-image and a love of all of God's creations.

Each child will be made to feel special because God made each one in His likeness.

Through many different activities the children will have a better understanding of the significance of the religious holidays, especially Christmas and Easter.

Pre-K 4 religion book is "God Made the World".

MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

A wide variety of activities are used each day to assist in developing fine and gross motor skills.

Fine motor skill development is introduced through many modalities including puzzles, games, cutting, pasting, play dough and a wide variety of manipulatives.

Each child is encouraged to hold a crayon/pencil correctly and to begin to write his/her name.

Gross motor development is a part of each school day in the classroom and on the playground.

Pre-K 4 has a gym class in the gym once a week.

LANGUAGE ARTS

Letter recognition is taught by introducing' a "Letter of the Week".

The children are introduced to stories, songs, games crafts, and many other activities that begin with the letter of the week so as to reinforce it each day.

Children are also encouraged to bring in pictures as well as "Show and Tell" items that begin with the letter.

Handwriting Without Tears is the program used in Pre-K 4. It is considered the best development research based program.

MATH

Fundamental number concepts, as well as concepts dealing with shapes, size and sets are explored through songs, finger plays, activities, games and crafts.

The children will begin to identify the numbers 0 to 10.

Handwriting Without Tears Math program is used in Pre-K 4.

LISTENING SKILLS

Listening and following directions play an important part in each day.

Through "Story Time" and "Circle Time" and individual activities the children are encouraged to listen and learn.

Each child is made aware of the importance of these skills.

ART

The children are introduced to many different art mediums including painting, cutting, pasting, drawing , sculpting, etc.

Craft activities, as well as authentic art projects, are an integral part of each week.

The children will learn to identify colors and textures.

Artwork is proudly displayed in the classroom and hallways before it is brought home.

MUSIC

The children are encouraged to explore different sounds and patterns using their voices, instruments, cd's, dancing and finger plays.

​​​​​​Pre-K 4 students attend a music class once a week.

HEALTH

The children learn about their bodies and how to take care of themselves with proper hygiene and proper eating habits.

SOCIAL INTERACTION

Children are taught how to develop peer relationships and get along in a group.

Each child learns to be accepting and respectful of others.

Acceptance, a positive self-image and self-worth are fostered in all children.

SCIENCE

Through nature, the world around them, experiments, cooking activities and group discussions the children are introduced to the world of science.

SAFETY

Safety rules for the school and playground are taught and enforced.

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Pre-K 4 students attend a music class once a week.