Our program has the following goals:

            • To awaken each child's desire to learn
            • To facilitate opportunities in spiritual, social, physical, cognitive and language development
            • To generate in the early learner, the value of life
            • To nurture a warm, caring environment that develops self-esteem and a positive attitude toward learning

Curriculum areas such as religion, math, literature, social studies, language development, science, art and music are integrated around thematic units and children's literature.

As part of Saint James School, the children have an enriching Pre-Kindergarten experience as well as various opportunities to be part of what they fondly call “The Big School”. It’s a unique environment that cannot be found in many programs.

 

A PEEK AT OUR PROGRAM - 3 YEAR OLDS

Daily:

  • Following directions in a group setting
  • Themed Show n’ Tell, days of the week, weather, and story time
  • Singing, laughing, dancing, and playing games
  • Recognition of shapes, colors, patterns, letters and numbers
  • Small and large motor skills activities

Highlights During the Year:

  • Monthly age-appropriate themed lessons that consist of books, songs, and crafts
  • Holiday celebrations with families and friends
  • Progress reports that are issued twice a year
  • End-of-year celebration with families and friends

A PEEK AT OUR PROGRAM - 4 YEAR OLDS

Daily:

  • Group activities:  Pledge of Allegiance, prayer, calendar, weather, singing, laughing, dancing, books and playing games
  • Recognition and writing of upper and lower case letters with an introduction to sign language
  • Self-expression in sharing a letter of the week Show n’ Tell
  • Recognition of writing and counting of numbers, shapes, colors, and patterns
  • Weekly SEEDS magazine for preschool – brings scripture reading and activities into the themed monthly lessons

Highlights During the Year:

  • Monthly age-appropriate themed lessons that consist of books, songs, and activities to enlighten a child’s imagination, discover the world of science, demonstrate manners and respect to others, while understanding how we are all part of God’s Family
  • Holiday celebrations with families and friends
  • Themed age-appropriate field trips
  • Progress reports that are issued twice a year
  • “Stepping-up” celebration for families and friends on the last day of school

A PEEK AT OUR PROGRAM – 5 day program

The five-day program is an extension of the 4-year old program. Children attending this program are given more opportunities to grow socially, academically, and mentally as they prepare for Kindergarten.
For more information about our curriculum, please contact the school director at (860) 649-1396.