Preschool Overview



The Pre-Kindergarten (PreK) program is designed to introduce the skills that the child will master in Kindergarten. There is an emphasis on early reading skills, early writing skills, and the development of fine motor skills. Arts and crafts, songs, music and movement, and creativity are developed as well. PreK students also enjoy French lessons three days per week through the use of visual aids and songs. The children recite a poem monthly at the morning assembly to introduce public speaking skills and develop confidence. Weekly computer lessons provide an early introduction to technology. The PreK program is an excellent preparation for Kindergarten and a necessary introduction to the classroom environment. Students are given the skills that will enable them to transition easily from the Preschool classroom to the Kindergarten classroom.

Pre-Reading
Story Time, Reading Comprehension, Hearing Sounds, Articulation, Experiencing Verbs in Present and Past Tenses, Vocabulary Development

Literature
Ask Mr. Bear, Goodnight Moon

Letters & Numbers
Language of Numbers, Counting

Music
Kindermusik with Jenny, Classroom Singing

Poetry
Little Rhymes for Little People, Nursery Rhymes, Recitations

School Readiness
Learning About Lesson Time, How to Hold a Crayon, Sharing With Others, Organizing Materials

Fine Motor Skill Development
Coloring, From Left to Right, From Top to Bottom, Cutting and Pasting

Gross Motor Skill Development
Walking Side to Side, Organized Outside Play, Walking Backwards, Balancing, Catching, Kicking a Ball, Play, Dance

Organized Games
Free Play Indoors and Out, Learning to Resolve Difficulties Without Hurting Feelings