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Our Curriculum

Reading/Writing

  • Familiarity with the alphabet between letter names and the sounds they make.
  • Recognizing their name and learning to spell and write their name.
  • Learning to hold a pencil, crayon or marker correctly.
  • Retell a story in their own words.
  • Draw a picture and explain the story or experience.
  • Answer questions about a story they were told.
  • Repeat and memorize nursery rhymes and finger plays.
  • Understanding the format of reading from left to right and holding a book right-side-up.
  • Building their vocabulary by listening and repeating new words.
  • Sequencing practice about what comes first, next and last.
  • Continue practicing and developing fine motor skills by playing with clay, using scissors, writing with pencils and crayons and building with legos, etc.

Math/Science

  • Identifying numbers 1 to 20.
  • Counting from 1 to 20.
  • Corresponding objects one-to-one.
  • Sorting objects by various attributes (colors, shapes, sizes, etc.).
  • Identifying and creating patterns (AB, AABB, ABAB, etc.).
  • Understanding sizes (small, medium, large, etc.).
  • Specifying shapes (circle, triangle, rectangle, square, etc.).
  • Matching various items (symbols, patterns, shapes).
  • Exploration with scientific tools like magnets, microscopes, magnifying glasses and prisms.
  • Learn to observe nature quietly on nature walks or gardening experiences.
  • Watch insects and see how they behave.
  • Watch a plant grow, from planting the seed to watering.
  • Daily look outside and identify the weather, season and daily changes throughout the year.

Art

  • Explore various means of art like drawing, painting, sculpting, collage, etc.
  • Use and explore a variety of materials (crayons, watercolors, textured paint, pencils, markers, glue, clay, chalk).
  • Try mixing paint colors.
  • Learn traditional songs and create hand motions or dance movements to accompany them.
  • Explore and use musical instruments like rhythm sticks, xylophones, shakers.
  • Find other materials to practice rhythm and having a visual way to see it through scarves or bean bags.
  • Help the children create a play with a simple storyline or recreate a familiar story.

Bible

  • Learn famous Bible stories, like David & Goliath, Jonah and the whale, the Christmas Story and Easter, etc.
  • Learn about the characteristics of Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  • Memorize simple Bible verses.
  • Learn about God’s creation of the world, His creatures, and love for us.
  • Attend chapel and learn songs of praise and worship. 

Critical Thinking

  • Start critical thinking and problem-solving in a social setting.
  • Manage small groups and have the children work together on a simple project where each child has a part to accomplish and put together.
  • Practice manners and say  ‘please,’ ‘thank you,’ ‘excuse me’ and basic table manners.
  • Learning to verbally express their needs.
  • Be independent and clean up his or her snack spot, using tissues, putting away napping items, etc.
  • Be able to express their personal information like full name, age, school, and where they live by city state and country.