Admission
- Child must be 3 by September 15th
- Child must be fully potty trained
- A non-refundable annual fee of $125 is due at the time of registration
Curriculum
Little Lambs Preschool believes that children learn best through meaningful, engaging, hands-on learning experiences. We believe each child is capable of constructing his/her knowledge with the support of a teacher who is invested in the growth of each child. At Little Lambs, we use the age-appropriate HighScope Preschool Curriculum.
Goals
Spiritual
- to know God is real
- to understand that God loves each one of us
- to know the Bible is God’s Word and is true
- to become familiar with and understand Bible stories
- to know that God is the creator of all things
- to know that Jesus is God’s own son
- to know that Jesus died to pay for the sins of all people
- to know that Jesus rose from the dead and will bring us to heaven one day
- to learn to pray
- to know God answers prayer
- to know that God is in control and has purpose for everything
- to know the true significance of Christmas and Easter
Social & Emotional
- to develop a positive self-esteem
- to develop responsibility for self and possessions
- to begin growing in self-discipline, decision-making, and problem-solving
- to be able to make choices, plan and carry out their own ideas
- to explore and express emotions in a healthy and controllable fashion
- to be able to take turns, share, compromise, and respect others
- to be able to interact with adults and peers in an appropriate manner
- to be able to join in both group and individual activities
- to be able to follow rules and directions and understand their necessity
- to be able to recognize how one’s behavior affects others
- to display empathy and compassion
- to know true happiness as a member of God’s family
Academic
- to develop a lifelong love of learning
- to construct knowledge through supported hands-on experiences
- to develop reading readiness skills of visual and auditory discrimination, memory, and sequence
- to use appropriate oral and written language
- to have experience with and gain mastery of colors, shapes, numerals, and the alphabet
- to gain pre-math experiences with patterns, matching, classifying, comparing, and sequencing (ordering)
- to develop an appreciation for music and art through many creative activities
- to gain an understanding of self, family, and community
- to explore and gain a greater understanding of God’s wonderful creation (science awareness)
Physical
- to develop dexterity, coordination, and strength to their fullest potential
- to develop good health and hygiene habits
- to develop healthy nutrition habits