preschool
The philosophy of Laurel Christian Preschool is to guide children toward becoming conformed to the image of Christ. We strive to integrate this philosophy in all areas of development: spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional.
program of study
Our Pre-K program awakens the curiosity and wonderment of our youngest students. We not only want to develop their capacity for learning at this early age but also encourage good habits for further academic growth.
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Numbers and Skills with Button Bear teaches recognition of new numbers as well as matching, tracing and listening skills.
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Our K-3 students learn the shape and sound of each letter of the alphabet during Learn about Letters and Sounds time. Students also practice letter formation.
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Children learn to recognize and understand the concepts of numbers. The goal of the program is for the student to count from 1 to 100, recognize 1-20, distinguish before and after numbers, and answer simple combinations.
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Our students begin to master the vowels and consonants and their sounds, and then move to forming blends and reading simple words.
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Bible time is presented through the telling of the stories of the Old and New Testament. Bible time includes the Pledge to the Flag, a patriotic song, Bible hymns, memory verses, prayer time, and the Bible lesson.
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Unit Studies are centered on the “Letter of the Week”. Guest speakers and special activities are used to reinforce the study of each letter.
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Students attend story time in our library each week to instill a love of books and reading.
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Children play outside each day when the weather permits. Physical Education is also taught through the Stretch and Grow Program. This program is taught by skilled Stretch and Grow staff and teaches children the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle with emphasis on exercise and good food choices.