Preschool & Pre-K (Early Childhood)
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Each child is a miracle and a gift from God.
In partnership with families, St. Mary's School Early Childhood Program strives to create a spiritual, fun, and educational environment for all children.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPTIONS
3/4 Year Old Preschool:- Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Half day option available
4 Year Old Pre-K:- Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Program designed to prepare for Kindergarten.
REQUIREMENTS
Children must be three and four years old by December 1 to enroll in the programs. Children must be bathroom independent. The following items are required at the time of registration:- Birth Certificate
- Immunization Record
- Baptismal Certificate (where applicable)
EARLY CHILDHOOD GOALS:- Practice living the teachings of Jesus Christ through role-playing, teacher modeling and group activities such as prayer and discussion
- Introduce and practice language concepts and new language through songs, finder plays, poetry and prayer
- Practice letter and number recognition
- Practice listening and following multi-step directions
- Listen to the sounds that letters make
- Practice fine motor skills
- Introduce and practice early math skills
- Play games and activities that practice large motor skills
- Use a wide variety of materials when creating artwork
- Science topics
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW & THE LITERASCI PROGRAMOur curriculum is based upon the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Master Teacher and enables children to develop the skills required for lifelong learning.
The LiteraSci Program is language, literacy and math powered by science. The program activities provide children with multiple opportunities to explore the world around them and make observations. They will experiment and investigate with how things work. The curriculum builds on what children already know, and fosters their acquisition of new concepts and skills.
Time is provided for sensory stimulation, fresh air, nourishment, and exercise. Reasoning skills, decision making, problem solving, and technology are all integrated throughout the curriculum.