Curriculum

PROGRAMS

Our Core Subjects

While children are given plenty of time to play with friends and select activities most interesting to them (dramatic play, sensory table, blocks, puzzles, beading, painting), core subject matters are woven into the curriculum:

Art

Art is an important part of each day. Introducing preschoolers to the elements of art allows them to explore their creativity while strengthening fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Children experiment with lines, shapes, colors, and textures using a wide variety of tools, including brushes, sponges, markers, paint, and even everyday classroom objects. These experiences nurture self-expression, confidence, and a love of creating.

Reading/Writing

Each day, teachers read books to their students and allow older children to check out books from our school library, fostering a love of reading from an early age. Teachers introduce the alphabet by helping children recognize letter shapes, learn their sounds, and explore words that begin with each letter.

Younger children build fine motor skills using a variety of tools such as crayons, dot markers, paintbrushes, large plastic tweezers, and beads. Older children focus on writing letters with the correct grip and formation, using the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum to support their early writing development.

Math

Children experience early math concepts through hands-on activities such as counting, sorting, matching, and discovering patterns. They learn to compare and contrast objects using descriptive and comparative language to talk about number, size, shape, weight, and color. These engaging experiences build a strong foundation for mathematical thinking and problem-solving.

Outdoor Time

Little bodies need plenty of opportunities to develop and strengthen their gross motor skills. At our school, children begin their day on the playground and enjoy afternoon recess, giving them ample time to run, jump, and play with friends. They love digging in the sandbox, riding motor toys, and climbing on the jungle gym. These daily experiences not only support healthy physical development but also encourage social skills, confidence, and a love of active play.

Specials

Our specials complement the teachers’ curriculum introducing children to new subjects and ways of thinking, building curiosity, flexibility, and confidence in trying new activities.

Each music class is filled with energy and joy as children learn new songs, explore a variety of instruments, and move their bodies to the rhythm and beat. This engaging program fosters creativity and self-expression while supporting children’s cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development.
PE is a highlight of the week. The children are introduced to a variety of fun games, sports, and movement activities. These sessions focus on developing fundamental gross motor skills such as running, jumping, throwing, and balancing, while also teaching concepts like teamwork, following directions, and good sportsmanship. Each class is designed to build confidence, promote healthy physical development, and instill a love of movement and active play.
Children are encouraged to wonder “What will happen if…?” as they explore and test possibilities, learning about cause and effect through hands-on experiences. They are given time to observe and examine objects closely, noticing details and unique attributes. Classes conduct engaging science experiments and observations, such as predicting whether an object will float or sink and watching caterpillars transform into butterflies. These activities nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
During literacy, students work on oral language skills, phonics, and listening comprehension, so they have a solid literacy foundation for kindergarten and beyond. These literacy skills are taught through fun games, songs, and projects.
Our Spanish program introduces children to a new language in a fun and engaging way. Through songs, stories, games, and movement activities, children learn basic vocabulary, common phrases, and simple conversational skills. These early experiences with Spanish not only build language awareness but also encourage cultural appreciation and broaden their understanding of the world.
Each week, the Church’s Family Pastor and our school community come together for chapel, where children hear Bible stories and lessons, sing songs, and learn about God’s love for them. Parents are invited to join us for family chapel three times a year, creating special moments of worship and connection together.
Twice a year, children participate in meaningful community service projects, such as stuffing snack bags for the homeless, helping them understand the importance of caring for others.