Early Childhood: PK 3 & Jr. Kindergarten

PRESCHOOL 3:

​Preschool 3 is when children learn to identify emotions and feelings. 
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• Our focus on Social and Emotional Learning teaches them how to express themselves and their needs through our SEL Curriculum, Second Step
• Theme-based units introduce foundational academic skills
• Language Arts focuses on using spoken language to communicate ideas
• Reading and discussing books helps develop comprehension and vocabulary skills
• Students learn the alphabet and begin to identify sounds and letters
• Learning centers introduce, reinforce, and integrate math and reading through play

PK 3 CURRICULUM

• Math
• Language Arts
• Science
• Social Studies
• Physical Education
• Religion
• Music
• Art
• Library
• Spanish​
• Makerspace
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Students also learn skills necessary for school success: holding a pencil, cutting with scissors, gluing, coloring, buttoning, zipping, and putting on and taking off jackets.
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​Our students expand their creativity and exercise their bodies through free and imaginative play each day. Arts and crafts, educational toys, manipulatives, and everyday items engage our students through active exploration.
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Children begin to discover what makes them unique and how that makes them special to God. They learn the basic Christian values of respect, appreciation, kindness and empathy.

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JR. KINDERGARTEN:  

​Jr. Kindergarten students continue building upon the skills that they learned in Preschool 3 in preparation for Kindergarten.  Children must turn 4 by September 1st.

• The JK program is designed to elevate our preschoolers to a more structured school environment, while retaining elements of free play and social emotional development 
• Differentiation is crucial in meeting each child at their current levels, and helping them  acquire the skills necessary to move forward
• Students are regularly assessed to gauge their mastery of skills
• Kindergarten readiness skills are emphasized, including following directions and listening
• Critical thinking and problem solving are encouraged, which builds a child's self confidence and independence
• Children learn cooperation and communication by collaborating with their peers, whether that is through free play or a group activity

JK CURRICULUM

• Math
• Language Arts
• Science
• Social Studies
• Physical Education
• Religion
• Music
• Art
• Library
• Spanish​
• Makerspace
• ​Health 

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​In addition to academic and SEL development, students are improving upon their fine motor skills to master letter formation, writing their name and sentence development.
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Children continue to explore their place in this world, and how they are part of a larger community.  They learn to follow rules and be responsible citizens.
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Friendships are formed,  and they learn how to meet each other's basic needs through empathy and compassion.

​*Children must be fully potty-trained before they start an Early Childhood program