Preschool Classes
Preschool classes are offered for those who have turned 3 years old prior to September 1st of the year they are enrolled.
Preschool classes are offered in a half day or full day format. Half day students attend classes from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and full day students attend classes 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Before school extended care is also available if needed.
Preschool three-year-old classes (half day or full day) are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Language Arts
- Classic children’s literature
- Communication skills
- Reading readiness activities
- Letters of the alphabet
- Visual discrimination
- Sequencing and matching activities
- Phonemic awareness
- Name recognition
- Handwriting skills
Math
- Shapes
- One-to-one correspondence
- Patterns
- Sorting and sets
- Counting
- Number meaning and recognition
- Graphing
- Comparing
- Measuring
- Opposites
- Spatial relationships
Science
- The human body
- God’s creatures
- Weather
- The earth and solar system
- The senses
- Insects, bugs, and spiders
- Dinosaurs
- Seasons
- Flowers and plants
- Butterflies and caterpillars
- Wind
- Ecology
Social Studies
- Fire prevention and safety
- Community helpers
- Transportation
- Texas
- Pilgrims
- Native Americans
- Holidays
- Dramatic play
Centers
- Play dough
- Science
- Computer
- Math
- Puzzles
- Blocks
- Books
- Art
- Manipulatives
- Texture table
- Writing
Art
- Creative exploration with markers, paint, chalk, crayons, etc.
- Crafts
- Art techniques and tools
Storytime
- Books
- Finger plays and puppets
- Nursery rhymes
Music and Movement
- Singing Bible songs, learning songs, hymns of the church
- Music concepts: fast/slow, loud/soft
- Rhythm instruments
- Creative movement
- Circle games
Physical Activities
- Gross motor skills
- PE class
- Outdoor play time
- Indoor play time in gym
- Muscle room activities
Field Trips
- Outdoor Education Day
- Field Day at Faith
- Pumpkin Patch
- Heritage Farmstead Museum/Woelmer Farm