Preschool Curriculum Overview
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Throughout the year, students will be exposed to the Bible through auditory readings of stories, singing Bible songs, and reciting various verses. A few of the various stories we explore are:
Creation & Adam and Eve
Noah’s Ark
Abraham & Sarah
Joseph & His Colorful Coat
The Christmas Story & the Birth of Jesus
The Death and Resurrection of Jesus
Students will also learn the Lord’s Prayer and other foundational teachings of Jesus’ ministry.
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We utilize Haggerty Phonemic Awareness (Pre-K) and Fundations (Pre-K) for our curriculum. Students will learn foundational concepts such as:
Alphabet sounds & letters
Story sequencing
Ask and answer question skills
Following simple step directions
Engaging in conversation using appropriate vocabulary
Journal Writing
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Students will learn various mathematical concepts throughout the year such as:
Counting
Ordinal numbers
Classification
Number recognition
Number sense
One to One correspondence
Graphing
Grouping
More or less than equations
Measurement and weight
2D & 3D shape
Patterns
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Students will engage with the following concepts throughout the year:
Geographical locations (States, landmarks and buildings)
Cultural customs and holidays (historical connections to current holidays such as Thanksgiving and Columbus Day)
Community activities and jobs
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Students will engage with the following concepts throughout the year:
The scientific method
Climate & weather
Matter & how things change
Living & non-living organisms
Magnets
Flotation of objects
Force & motion
Space
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Students will learn the following:
Investigate color, shape, line and textures
Use of different materials and media
Learn about notable artists
Creative expression through movement and dance
Recognition of sounds
Basic instruments
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Students will learn and develop various motor skills such as:
Gross Motor Skills
Balance
Throwing
Catching
Jumping
Hand-eye coordination
Fine Motor Skills
Pencil gripping
Utilizing and controlling writing tools
Tracing & writing letters & numbers
Utilizing & controlling scissors & cutting