Pre-Kindergarten
At The Fourth Presbyterian School, Pre-Kindergarten is a place to discover and investigate the wonderful world which God has created for us. Through engaging science topics such as insects, plants, the life cycle of frogs, seasons, and farm and woodland animals we study God’s creation first-hand by seeking out and studying examples of each of these topics on our beautiful science-rich 30 acre campus. Students also develop a larger sense of community as we learn about homes, families, neighborhoods, postal workers, firefighters, doctors and nurses, and librarians.
Our Pre-Kindergarten students are given a strong foundation in reading, writing and math. Reading instruction emphasizes the recognition of each letter of the alphabet with a strong emphasis on phonics and environmental print. Comprehension is developed through the use of quality children’s literature. Using the Handwriting without Tears curriculum, students are taught handwriting through finger plays, songs, play dough, chalk and other tactile ways that develop fine motor skills, proper pencil grip and correct letter formation. Math instruction is taught systematically focusing on number recognition, number sense, numerical order, patterning, grouping, sorting, ordinal positions, time, money and measuring. Students are given daily opportunities to practice these skills through hands-on games.
Our daily schedule is well balanced and incorporates a daily teacher-directed group time, music and movement, small group-focused learning activities including a language, math and art activity, outdoor recess, morning snack, Bible or Chapel time and a free exploration time. Our Pre-Kindergarten is one that seeks to develop in each student a deeper understanding of God and a love for each other. We want each child to love learning and desire to do their best in all things. It is our goal that every student be
challenged at their own level in all areas of learning.
Dramatics are an integral part of the Pre-Kindergarten group time. During this important teaching time, the students may have the opportunity to be involved in interactive story-telling through the use of puppets, flannel stories and role playing. The students may be asked to re-tell a story by acting it out. Dramatic play is an integral part of everything a Pre-K student does and learns and is incorporated in student learning of math, language, science, social skills and Bible.
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