Preschool Center

 

THIS IS THE BEGINNING

Today is the first day of the rest of your life. The first years of school are the most important - before 3 years of age many of life's lessons are set. School does fit into this equation along with family life . This is a co-operative task.  

EARLY CHILDHOOD PHILOSOPHY

The purpose of St. Mary's Early childhood Program is to develop the social skills of the child and further his/her personal adjustment in an atmosphere of love and acceptance.

Emphasis is placed on consideration of others through sharing, taking turns and listening. Self-expression and creativity are fostered through language, music, religion, math, and science.

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WHOLE LANGUAGE

The student is aware of the spoken and written word. The student recognizes the need for writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills. The student is at a pre-readiness level.

Examples: enjoys books and songs

• recognizes letters of the alphabet
• able to express ideas
• recognizes and prints first name
• increasing attention span
• good listener
• growth of vocabulary

   

RELIGION

Religion

• The student is aware of God's world
• Aware that God is a loving Father
• Recognizes they are an active participant in God's world.

Examples: experiences sense of self worth

• talks to God through prayer
• aware of God's community
• recognizes feelings of others
• relates religion to everyday experiences
• knows he is special

Math

 Math

• The student is aware of concepts of how much, different, and alike.
• The student is able to distinguish between objects.
• The student understands number representations and applications.

Examples: sorts and classifies

• recognizes and counts numbers patterns
• measures objects as equal or less

Art

ART

• The student uses different media
• The student completes the activity
• The student uses creative thinking

Examples: able to use scissors and glue

• knows colors
• develops fine motor skills
• follow directions
• takes pride in work

Music

MUSIC

• The student become
• The student volunteers
• familiar with theme, seasonal, and traditional songs and music
• The student participates in movement

Examples:creates own lyrics

• participates in a group
• follows directions
• uses large motor skills

Science

 SCIENCE

• The student is curious about his environment
• The student is aware of discovery
• The student is not afraid of failure

Examples: works in the garden

• explores surroundings
• understands experimentation
• finds more than one solution

PHYSICAL and SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

• The student is capable of gross motor skills
• The student is capable of fine motor skills
• The student willingly shares and takes turns
• The student enjoys school and cooperates
• The student is responsible for personal habits

• Examples: participates in social interaction
• recognizes order and directions
• develops self-control
• explores new activities
• increases attention span
• able to coordinate eye-hand