PRE-KINDERGARTEN
Presbyterian Day School offers a five day a week half day preschool program for children who have turned three years of age by September 1 of the current school year. This program is all about getting each student ready for learning in the school environment. Much learning has already happened in a child’s life by the time he or she enters a preschool program. Our objective is to build upon that foundation of learning. Three year olds develop at vastly different rates, and our curriculum allows each student to progress at his or her own speed.
Phonics - Letter and letter sound recognition through art, music, books
Math - Numbers and counting through movement, art, and educational games
Colors & Shapes – discovery of the things around them
Pre-writing and beginning writing skills
Exercise & play to develop motor skills
Language development
Bible - learn Bible stories and memorize scripture
Social Skills - learning to follow instructions, develop friendships, and apply biblical truths
Group and one on one teacher instruction
Music
Junior Kindergarten
Children in our preschool four program (Jr. Kindergarten) attend school for one half of a day and have turned four by September 1 of the current school year. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate for four-year-olds, with thematic units and learning centers. Emphasis is placed on pre-reading and other skills necessary to begin kindergarten the following year. The curriculum also includes instruction in basic Christian principles with daily devotionals and prayer time. The classroom environment is carefully planned to promote cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth.
Phonics - Letter and letter sound recognition through art, music, books
Math- Numbers and counting through movement, art, learning games
Colors & Shapes – discovery of the things around them
Pre-writing and beginning writing skills
Exercise & play to develop motor skills
Language development
Bible - learn Bible stories and memorize scripture
Social Skills - learning to follow instructions, develop friendships, and apply biblical truths
Group and one on one teacher instruction
Music
Kindergarten
Handwriting: D’Nealian Handwriting is a flexible and efficient program that focuses on legibility and provides an easy transition to cursive. This curriculum teaches a precursor style of manuscript for the younger students
Science: Kindergarten students receive instruction in science through their weekly thematic units. Instruction in grades one through two encourages the children’s interest in science by studying about the world around them. Hands-on activities and activities to increase comprehension of basic science concepts are included.
Reading: Kindergarten students learn basic phonics. By the end of Kindergarten, the students are able to blend letter sounds into words and sentences. Most have a reading vocabulary of about 400 words. They also learn basic grammar instruction through the reading program.
Bible- learn Bible stories and memorize scripture
DORE program- exercise program to develop attention and motor skills
IXL- computer based math program and other technology
Instruction- whole group and small group
S.T.E.M.- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities
Enrichment subjects: Music, Art, Library, Computer, Handbells
Social development through structured play
Class plays
