Preschool_Program

Block Area:
Tucked away from the traffic of little feet, this area contains blocks and a variety of accessories that stimulate a child's imagination and encourage planning, problem solving, and cooperation.

Fine Motor/Manipulative Center:
This area includes puzzles, cooperative games, math and science experiences, and fine motor development activities. By classifying, sorting, manipulating, and matching prepared materials in this area, a child develops hand-eye coordination, and problem solving skills.

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Preschool Program

Our program is designed to meet the individual interests and needs of young children. The following learning centers are carefully planned and prepared to provide opportunities for your child to explore, communicate, and discover through play.

Housekeeping and Dramatic Play Center:
Child-sized furniture, real props, and opportunities to role-play result in the practice of social and language skills.

Art/Creative Center:
Everything a child creates is part of him or her, and therefore deserves respect and acceptance. The art area is a place where every child can feel successful. Easels, paints, paper, and writing as well as drawing equipment of all kinds are always available.

Prayer Center:
A special place in each classroom is prepared to remind children of God's presence in their classroom and their daily lives. Each week, a different message relating God to the weekly theme is presented in the center.

Library Center:
This is a cozy and comfortable place to read and be read to. A life-long love for books and reading begins with the first magical story.

Large Motor Skills:
Our outdoor environment was carefully designed to provide opportunities for large muscle development and individual and group activities. Physical confidence is another factor in a child's positive image.

Writing Center:
The pre-kindergarten classroom is equipped with a writing center. The writing center is prepared with writing materials and activities to inspire young children to practice fine motor skills and become interested in the written word.

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