Jr Preschool

This two year old class, supports the "can-do” attitude of this age group and uses their natural curiosity for hands-on activities. We focus on emerging language skills in this classroom. Children are taught not only words to communicate effectively, but also how to problem solve. Potty training is a main focal point of this classroom. We patiently aid two-year-old's in learning the steps needed to become independent and graduate out of diapers and onto the next level.

Curriculum

Our goal is for our Junior Preschoolers to become competent and eager learners. Our two-year-old Frogstreet curriculum provides a rich learning environment that expands vocabulary and broadens self-regulation skills. We use emergent learning to support growing independence. We provide a unique balance of classroom support materials, Bible stories, family connection components, and easy-to-understand strategies so that our teachers can put it all together and create an exciting and enriching Christian learning environment needed for children to flourish.

Our emergent learning approach is focused on each Junior Preschooler’s unique needs and interests. Using comprehensive learning objectives, we deliver daily activities that have a main topic — but are purposefully guided to meet an individualized goal for each child. To guide our teaching and adapt to each child’s interest and existing knowledge, we also gather background information and child input on a topic we are set to study. This allows for individualized instruction, and an interest driven, integrated learning experience for each child.

Social skills are equally as important to success in life as academic skills. When children are respectful, kind, polite and honest — they develop character. Moreover, teaching children what behavior to model and what is expected of them is a daily process.

Assessments and parent conferences for Junior Preschoolers are conducted twice a year – enabling parents and teachers to have a balanced look at each child's abilities and potential areas of improvement. To focus on children's specific needs and skills, we allow for individualized instruction and various activities as part of our curriculum.

Preschool

The curriculum for our Preschool class is a holistic, child-centered and teacher-directed program that nurtures each child by offering focused, meaningful instruction in a Christian environment that’s developmentally appropriate. This classroom provides opportunities for three-year-old's to develop independence, self-discipline and peer cooperation through directed and free play, and incorporates Bible stories, literature, phonics, pre-math, science, art and music.

Curriculum