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Pre-Kindergarten
Curriculum Overview
Where Learning and Laughter grow in Faith
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Religion:
Hail Mary, Bless Us O' Lord, and Our Father are taught on a daily basis throughout the year. In January the children start to attend weekly Mass. Every day our children learn about their faith through the Image of God series.
Math:
Number recognition, number quantity, one to one correspondence, shapes, sequencing, as well as more or less and equal are taught.
Language Arts:
The Reading and Language program consists of the following activities: letter of the week, alphabet books, and Scholastic's Weekly Reader.
Science:
Let's Find Out Magazine, Fire/Health Unit, and various other seasonal topics.
Social Studies:
Community helpers, work or phone numbers, and address identification.
Handwriting:
Our handwriting series Get Set For School teaches the children how to write letters, numbers and shapes.
P.E.:
We work on our gross motor skills. No gym uniforms needed.
Music:
Weekly class with Mrs. Z. and the Kindergarten class includes: classroom songs, as well as thematic songs to help us learn rhythm as well as reinforce concepts being taught.
Art:
Seasonal activities including: painting, coloring, cutting, gluing, and tearing to help define fine motor skills.
Is My Child Ready for Preschool?
Here are a few questions to ask yourself in order to help you answer this question.
- Is your child independent?
- Has your child spend time away from you?
- Is your child used to keeping a regular schedule?
- Is your child ready to participate in group activities?
- Why do you want to send your child to preschool?
For further questions and pointers on how to best prepare your child for preschool go to: www.getreadyforschool.com
Praying
Respecting
Engaging
Socializing
Creating
Helping
Organizing
Observing
Learning
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