4-5 Year Old Curriculum

RELIGION

Our religion program, Discovering God’s World, allows our young children to explore God’s gift of ourselves, creation, family and our Church community.  We visit the Chapel on once a month to hear the work of the Lord.

 

LANGUAGE ARTS

Our program offers a print-rich environment.  The use of word walls is a fun and effective learning tool in the classroom.  Language is introduced in a fun way through books, art projects, science and hands-on activities.  The students will learn to connect information and events to life experiences.

 

HANDWRITING WITHOUT TEARS

Handwriting is taught using a multi-sensory approach.  Children learn pencil skills and work skills through letter formation using both play dough and wooden pieces to form letters.  It teaches language proficiency along with color and shape awareness.  This program facilitates find and gross motor control and development.  The children learn social skills with his program and it strengthens their counting abilities.  The children who attended the 3 year old preschool program were introduced to HWT and this year will continue to develop their skills in writing.

 

LARGE MOTOR

Physical activity will be a part of our daily routine.  This may include music and movement, outdoor play and/or gym time.

 

FINE MOTOR

A variety of manipulatives will be offered each day to encourage listening skills, directional skills and coordination.

 

MATH

Math skills grow as children pour, measure, count, estimate, weigh and pattern.  Classification, use of space and matching games all encourage math skills.

 

SCIENCE

Children learn science through experiences such as measuring, comparing, predicting, observing, creating, graphing, exploring and problem solving.