1 year old class

The 1-year-old classes are social based

promoting a playful introduction into

preschool. As with all classes for preschool it is

designed for social and emotional growth. The

class participates in age appropriate crafts,

introduces letters, numbers, colors and shapes.

The class follows a schedule with plenty of

playtime while still promoting transitioning from

activities and locations on campus.

2 year old class

In the 2-year-old classes our main goal is to

help your child experience a new

environment, away from home. We will do

our best to create a safe, loving, happy

environment where children can play,

explore and learn. Each month we will

introduce a new color, number, shape,

theme and a weekly letter. We will read

books, sing songs, dance and play together,

and work on art projects to reinforce themes

and concepts.

3 year old classThe 3-year-old classes are academically-focused and socially-

interactive, yet provide a fun and nurturing environment for children

to grow cognitively, socially, physically and spiritually. We provide a 4-

hour structured program that includes Free Play, Circle Time, Art and

Guided Learning Centers. Weekly "specials" include Science, Music

and Chapel. Schoolwide, we have recently implemented two new

curriculums - "Handwriting Without Tears" - a curriculum that uses multi-

sensory techniques and consistent letter formation habits to introduce

handwriting ---and ZOOPHONICS - a language arts program using

sight, sound and movement integration to engage young children of

all learning styles. Of course, the children have plenty of opportunities

for free play, an essential part of learning for a young child. Our

program includes weekly themes that include everything from "Friends

and Families" to "Dinosaurs" to "Weather", as well as seasonal topics.All of these elements create cognitive, language, math, motor and

social skills building blocks to prepare the children for our Pre-K

program.

4/5 year-old classesIn the 4-year-class we focus on Kindergarten readiness and

developmentally appropriate skills-based learning while still nurturing

the magic of being 4 and 5. We learn the tangible skills like letter

recognition, formation, and sounds and the intangible like being a

good friend, following directions, and independence. We use a

variety of educational learning tools and engaging craft and science

materials to make learning fun. Our numbers are small, 8-1 student to

teacher ratio so the teaching is differentiated and individual. We are a

Christ-centered school and that shows in our curriculum. We partner

with families to instill a love of learning and often have a lasting

relationship with current, former, and future students. We have recess,

snack. lunch, science, music and attend chapel once a week while

still leaving time in the day for families to have time to spend together

or have playdates or gather afterschool on the playground.

In the young fives class all of the above applies. This class is geared

towards the student who needs an "extra" year to prepare for

kindergarten. Those with a late Birthday or in need of extra practice of

certain skills find this class a viable option to help create a successful

transition to elementary school.