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Curriculum

The Pre-Kindergarten student's first experiences are in a classroom that is friendly and interesting. While the curriculum outlines definite goals, the instructor recognizes each child's individuality and their own unique timetable for growth. Stimulating activities that encompass moral values are planned to be developmentally appropriate and are presented in an inclusive manner. During the school year, your child will participate in the following learning activities:

Reading Readiness / Language Acquisition

Listening to and discussing stories, poems, and rhymes

Interacting with print by writing and drawing

Seeing and hearing likenesses and differences

Recognizing basic colors

Recognizing the alphabet in and out of order

Speaking so others can understand

Communicating experiences in complete sentences

Associating letter sounds

Math Readiness

Counting objects from 1 to 30 (or more)

Recognizing sets of 1 to 10

Initial Reading of numerals 1 to 20 in and out of sequence

Initial Writing Stage of numerals 1 to 10

Understanding the order of numerals 1 to 10 and associating them with a group of corresponding size

Using basic vocabulary of comparison correctly, such as smaller, larger, more and less

Recognizing basic geometric shapes

Recognizing and extending patterns

Science

Interact with and explore a variety of objects

Use senses to investigate and gather facts & information

Participate in science experiments

Use a variety of scientific tools, such as balance scales, magnifying glasses, thermometers, etc.

Use familiar materials to measure things

Observe and describe objects

Develop a growing ability to ask questions and to describe information

Additional Enrichment Components

Bible

Bible stories, and Dailey devotionals (early childhood based)

Character building modeled after influential Christians

Reciting simple Bible verses

Music

Singing songs for enjoyment

Using rhythm instruments

Participating in musical games and rhythms

Art

Experiencing a wide variety of materials, such as chalk, paint, clay, crayons, finger paints, etc.

Experiencing using scissors and paste/glue correctly and safely

Physical Activities

Participating in games and exercises which promote coordination, as well as proper motor development, both large and small

Technology

Computer Use

Visual Media

Access to and utilization of listening devices

Please call for additional program

information and current rates.

219.548.5799

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753 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383 | (219) 548-5799 | valpochristianacademy@frontier.com

Pre-Kindergarten (Age 4 before Aug. 1st)

Overview

Our program, unique among Valparaiso Pre-Kindergartens, is designed so that all children have an opportunity to have meaningful early learning experiences, and to achieve success during Pre-K. To ensure that all Pre-K students are successful in their preparation for kindergarten we provide many specific enriching daily experiences in:

Following simple directions

Interacting verbally with others

Being read to

Retelling a story in his/her own words

Being separated from mom, dad, and family

Accepting and responding to authority

Following a daily routine

Attending to a task

Group interaction

Taking care of personal needs and belongings

Using technology as an educational tool and conversation stimulus

Identifying his/her own first name

Telling his/her address and telephone number

Running, hopping, jumping, and playing with a ball

Learning from real life items, such as puzzles, hammers, spoons, pennies, etc.

Discussing common objects

Using positional words, such as up, down, on, off, in front, in back, over, etc.

Using paper, pencil, crayons, and scissors

Free play with a purpose (Educational Free Play)

Teachers

Our Pre-Kindergarten teachers are dedicated professional educators whose primary goal is your child's preparation for kindergarten. To ensure the best experience for your child, our lead teachers have a minimum of an associate degree from an accredited college. In addition, each teacher is CPR & First Aid certified and also attends 20 continuing education hours each year.