Curriculum

Our Preschool program is designed to allow the children many opportunities to learn about the world around them.

Included in the curriculum are:

Activities

• Dramatic Play Center
• Library/Book Corner
• Block Center
• Songs and Music
• Physical Health and Development
• Manipulative Toys and Games
• Art Activities
• Water/Sand Table
• Computer
• Science Center

 

Preschool Curriculum Goals

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT Children know that God cares for them Children know what forgiveness is and practice it with others Children know that the Bible is real not a storybook Children know the name of Jesus and acknowledge He is God not just a good man Children know stories that are in the Bile Children sing songs about Jesus	SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Children express likes, dislikes, and feelings Children get along with each other Children develop successful relationships with other teachers and students in the school Children demonstrate a sense of belonging to their school, church and family
APPROACHES TO LEARNING Children exhibit wonder and a willingness to participate in tasks and challenges Children take the initiative to try new things Children demonstrate an ability to establish goals, develop and follow through with their play plans (self-organization) Children show that they know how to solve problems (reasoning) Children learn from their past experiences in the learning environment (application)	LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT Children provide answers that fit the question Children can understand and follow directions Children can speak in complete sentences Children recognize and name letters Children can recognize and write their name children can rhyme words
CREATIVITY Children "pretend play" in a way that represents real life experience Children engage in fantasy play Children use a variety of tools and art media to creatively express their ideas Children engage in dancing, singing and using musical instruments Children can keep and follow a beat	MATH Children can name colors Children can recognize the numbers and count Children can create and copy patterns Children know their shapes and match shapes Children can put things in sequence
PHYSICAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT Children move their bodies in ways that demonstrate control, balance and coordination (focus is large motor skills such as running, hopping, skipping, jumping) Children exhibit fine motor control such as holding a pencil/crayon or marker and use of scissors Children begin to understand how daily activity and healthy behavior promote overall personal health and safety Children know body parts and understand their five senses	LITERACY Children demonstrate an ability to use pictures to represent words and ideas Children can combine letter sounds Children understand that books and other forms of print have a purpose Children comprehend stories Children recognizing the association between spoken and written words by following along as it is read aloud
SCIENCE Children explore the natural and physical world Children begin to use scientific tools and methods to learn about their world Children understand measurement and quantity Children understand cause and effect