Small Pre-Kindergarten class sizes of 10 students in 3 or 4 day, and 14 students in Pre-K+ ensure your child will have their individual emotional and academic needs met. Add our optional Friday, Explorers class, to create a 5-day program for your child.
Choose an option that best fits your child’s needs.
Pre-K 3 day: (M-W-F) 9:00 – 12:00
Pre-K 4 day: (M-T-W-Th) 9:00 to 12:00
Pre-K+ Am: (M-T-W-Th) 8:15 – 11:30
Pre-K+ pm: (M-T-W-Th) 12:00 – 3:15
Explorers: (Friday) 8:15-11:30
Pre-K 3 day: (M-W-F) 9:00 – 12:00
Pre-K 4 day: (M-T-W-Th) 9:00 to 12:00
Pre-K+ Am: (M-T-W-Th) 8:15 – 11:30
Pre-K+ pm: (M-T-W-Th) 12:00 – 3:15
Explorers: (Friday) 8:15-11:30
The Pre-kindergarten program is a balance of academic learning and child-directed exploration and play. Our goals are that children will love to learn, love to come to school and will be successful at kindergarten entry.
Bible
Bible stories are taught with an emphasis on character development. For example, students hear the story of Jonah with an emphasis on the benefits of obedience and sharing the Good News of the Lord Jesus.
Reading
Reading is taught phonetically with one-on-one instruction time, as well as group learning. Children learn consonant and short vowel sounds. Students learn to print using traditional manuscript. Comprehension skills are also strengthened.
Math Skills
Numeral recognition 1-20, counting, patterns, puzzles, sequencing, beginning addition.
Science & Social Studies
Hands on, creative units of learning.
Music & Arts
A regular part of each school week.
Spanish
Students will learn about the Spanish culture as well as basic vocabulary and songs. Children have scheduled daily time to play with blocks, art mediums, puzzles, books, dramatic play and other manipulatives. Learning to share, take turns and problem solve are priorities.
A Typical Pre-Kindergarten Day Includes:
Bible Stories, Learning about Jesus, Direct Reading Instruction, Child-Directed Play Time, Music, Singing and Movement, Circle Time, Phonics, Pre-K Math Skills, Arts and Crafts, Snack Time, Story Time, Large Motor Play.
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