Our preschool program is designed to introduce students to an English-language education by immersing them in the language for the first time. Our curriculum solely focuses on the New Jersey standards and is designed to prepare the students for elementary school by working on their communication skills, social skills and motor skills as well as introducing them to biblical characters and Christian values.
Calendar Time
Calendar time is a cherished part of our preschool morning routine, fostering a sense of community and setting a positive tone for the day. During this interactive meeting, children explore the calendar by identifying the date, days of the week, months, and seasons. They also engage in important discussions about their emotions, using this time to express how they feel and practice empathy by listening to others. Additional activities, such as counting, weather observations, and discussing upcoming events, promote critical thinking and routine-building skills. Calendar time provides a balanced mix of academic readiness and social-emotional learning, creating a warm and structured start to each day.
Calendar time is a cherished part of our preschool morning routine, fostering a sense of community and setting a positive tone for the day. During this interactive meeting, children explore the calendar by identifying the date, days of the week, months, and seasons. They also engage in important discussions about their emotions, using this time to express how they feel and practice empathy by listening to others. Additional activities, such as counting, weather observations, and discussing upcoming events, promote critical thinking and routine-building skills. Calendar time provides a balanced mix of academic readiness and social-emotional learning, creating a warm and structured start to each day.
Motor Skills
Students have time dedicated to working on their motor skills every day to practice their gross and fine motor skills. Students participate in a series of 5 activities which are changed on a weekly basis. These abilities are key to students being successful later in their school career.
Students have time dedicated to working on their motor skills every day to practice their gross and fine motor skills. Students participate in a series of 5 activities which are changed on a weekly basis. These abilities are key to students being successful later in their school career.
Reading
Our preschool teachers read aloud to our students daily. Reading aloud is a cornerstone of our preschool curriculum, bringing stories to life for our young learners. Each day, our teachers share books that spark imagination, expand vocabulary, and introduce foundational literacy concepts. Through interactive storytelling, children develop listening skills, comprehension, and a deeper appreciation for language. These moments not only foster a love of reading but also create opportunities for children to explore the world around them through literature.
Our preschool teachers read aloud to our students daily. Reading aloud is a cornerstone of our preschool curriculum, bringing stories to life for our young learners. Each day, our teachers share books that spark imagination, expand vocabulary, and introduce foundational literacy concepts. Through interactive storytelling, children develop listening skills, comprehension, and a deeper appreciation for language. These moments not only foster a love of reading but also create opportunities for children to explore the world around them through literature.
Writing
Writing practice begins with age-appropriate, fun activities that encourage children to experiment with letters and shapes. This process begins in PK 2 when students pick up their first pencils and draw their first lines and progresses through PK 3 and PK 4Whether they are tracing letters, writing their names, or drawing pictures to tell a story, our students develop the fine motor skills and foundational handwriting techniques they will need in kindergarten and beyond.
Writing practice begins with age-appropriate, fun activities that encourage children to experiment with letters and shapes. This process begins in PK 2 when students pick up their first pencils and draw their first lines and progresses through PK 3 and PK 4Whether they are tracing letters, writing their names, or drawing pictures to tell a story, our students develop the fine motor skills and foundational handwriting techniques they will need in kindergarten and beyond.
Phonological Awareness
We lay the foundation for reading success through structured lessons in phonological awareness. Children learn to recognize and manipulate sounds in spoken language, including rhyming, clapping syllables, and identifying the beginning sounds of words. These playful yet purposeful activities are integrated into daily routines and games, ensuring that students build essential pre-reading skills while having fun.
We lay the foundation for reading success through structured lessons in phonological awareness. Children learn to recognize and manipulate sounds in spoken language, including rhyming, clapping syllables, and identifying the beginning sounds of words. These playful yet purposeful activities are integrated into daily routines and games, ensuring that students build essential pre-reading skills while having fun.
English Vocabulary
Our preschool program is designed to support children who are learning English as an additional language for the first time. Vocabulary lessons focus on building a strong foundation in essential words and phrases through interactive activities. Students learn through songs, stories, visuals, and hands-on experiences that make new vocabulary easy to understand and remember. Teachers provide opportunities for repetition and practice, helping children feel confident in using English for everyday communication. These lessons not only expand language skills but also foster social connections and a love for learning in their new language.
Our preschool program is designed to support children who are learning English as an additional language for the first time. Vocabulary lessons focus on building a strong foundation in essential words and phrases through interactive activities. Students learn through songs, stories, visuals, and hands-on experiences that make new vocabulary easy to understand and remember. Teachers provide opportunities for repetition and practice, helping children feel confident in using English for everyday communication. These lessons not only expand language skills but also foster social connections and a love for learning in their new language.
Bible
Faith and character development are integral parts of our preschool program. Through age-appropriate Bible lessons, children learn about God’s love, kindness, and Christian values. Stories from the Bible are shared in ways that captivate the children. These lessons provide a foundation for moral growth and spiritual understanding in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Faith and character development are integral parts of our preschool program. Through age-appropriate Bible lessons, children learn about God’s love, kindness, and Christian values. Stories from the Bible are shared in ways that captivate the children. These lessons provide a foundation for moral growth and spiritual understanding in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Art
Art time in our preschool program allows children to explore their creativity and self-expression. Students experiment with various materials such as paint, playdoh, and collage, creating projects that develop their fine motor skills and artistic confidence. Through guided and open-ended art activities, children learn about colors, shapes, and textures while taking pride in producing their very own works of art.
Art time in our preschool program allows children to explore their creativity and self-expression. Students experiment with various materials such as paint, playdoh, and collage, creating projects that develop their fine motor skills and artistic confidence. Through guided and open-ended art activities, children learn about colors, shapes, and textures while taking pride in producing their very own works of art.
Music
Music is an integral part of our preschool experience, bringing rhythm, melody, and joy into the classroom. Through singing, dancing, and playing simple instruments, children explore the fundamentals of music while building listening and coordination skills. Music lessons also support early literacy and math development as children learn about patterns, sequencing, and sound recognition. Above all, these activities inspire creativity and foster an appreciation for music.
Music is an integral part of our preschool experience, bringing rhythm, melody, and joy into the classroom. Through singing, dancing, and playing simple instruments, children explore the fundamentals of music while building listening and coordination skills. Music lessons also support early literacy and math development as children learn about patterns, sequencing, and sound recognition. Above all, these activities inspire creativity and foster an appreciation for music.
