Classes & Curriculum
Park Ridge Preschool
Early Preschool Curriculum
2.5 Year Olds
The Early Preschool Curriculum focuses on themes with corresponding Bible Stories. Bible Stories are supported with memory verses, songs and finger plays, poems or nursery rhymes. Academically, an Early Preschooler is introduced to colors, shapes, counting to 10, and saying letters. The child is also taught self-care and manners along with personal information.
In the Early Preschool Curriculum the child will...
be introduced to and know several Bible stories, Memory Verses, Nursery Rhymes, Finger plays, and Songs which they can recall when prompted
know his/her first, middle, and last name along with his/her dad's, mom's, and sibling(s) names
know the name of his/her home town and state
say each letter of the alphabet in order
be introduced to pointing and counting numbers 1-10
be introduced to various colors and shapes
be introduced to many books
increase in fine and gross motor skills
understand basic manners and self-care points
Preschool Curriculum
3 Year Olds
The Preschool Curriculum consists of a chronological study of Bible stories starting in Genesis. Each Bible story is supported with a memory verse, song, and finger play or nursery rhyme. Academically, a 3-year-old learns colors, Letter of the Week consisting of the uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and basic math skills including shapes, sorting, spatial concepts, and patterns. Gross and fine motor skill activities are also included in this curriculum.
In the Preschool Curriculum the child will...
Know several Bible stories, Memory Verses, Nursery Rhymes, Finger plays, and Songs which they can recall when prompted
Know the names of all of the uppercase and lowercase letters
Know the phonetic sound of all of the letters
Be able to correctly trace all uppercase and lowercase letters with their finger
Know by name and be able to correctly trace the numbers 1-15 with their finger
Be able to identify varius colors and shapes
Be able to say the letters of their first name as well as write them using all capital letters
Be introduced to many books
Increase in fine and gross motor skills
Pre-kindergarten Curriculum
4 Year Olds
The 4 year old Curriculum is geared towards those children who will be entering Kindergarten the following year. It consists of the Fruits of the Spirit and character traits which are supported through Bible characters, memory verses, and songs.
Academically, a 4-year-old learns how to write letters, numbers, name, his/her phone number and address as well as learning about the seasons, senses, and tying a shoe, to name a few. Also, basic math such as shapes, colors, spatial concepts, sorting opposites, sequencing, and patterns are learned. Gross and motor skill activities along with visual perception activities are also a part of this curriculum.
In the Prekindergarten Curriculum the child will.....
know several Bible stories, memory verses, and songs which they can recall when prompted
know the name of each letter in the alphabet - lowercase and uppercase
know the phonetic sound of all letters
be able to correctly write the lower and uppercase letters of the alphabet
know by name and be able to correctly write the numbers 1-25
be able to identify various colors and shapes
be able to demonstrate spatial concepts, sorting, sequencing, and patterns
be able write both their first and last name using a capital letter for the first letter of their name
be able say their full name, address, and phone number
be able to politely answer the phone and call 911
be introduced to many books
increase in find and gross motor skills along with visual perception skills
In the Advanced Curriculum the child will...[Only for highly capable Pre-K students]
know several Bible stories, memory verses and songs which the child can recall when prompted
be able to say the names of the books in the Old Testament
know the name of each letter in the alphabet - lowercase and uppercase
know the phonetic sound of all letters and words that begin with the letter
be able to correctly write the lower and uppercase letters of the alphabet
know by name and be able to correctly write and group the numbers 0-40
be able to count backwards from 10-0 and count by 10's to 100
be able to identify various colors and shapes
be able to demonstrate spatial concepts, sorting, sequencing, and patterns
be able to name the daily weather as well as appropriate clothing needed for the day's weather
be able write both their first and last name using a capital letter for the first letter of their name
be able say their full name, address and phone number
be introduced to coins, the clock, and addition
be able to classify animals and plants along with modes of transportation
age-appropriately be able to handle emergency situations
identify community helpers and the roles they play in the child's life
be introduced to his/her place in the world by looking at maps and by studying his/her state and country
be able to say the Pledge of Allegiance
begin to experiment with weight of various objects
be able to classify items as living or non-living
be able to name various holidays and explain the central theme of each
be able to help with basic chores around the home
be able to take care of basic hygiene and personal needs
be able to politely answer the phone and call 911
be able to name the five senses and give examples of each
be able to name and explain the parts of a book as well as what is needed to put a book together
be able to read 28 sight words
be introduced to many books
increase fine and gross motor skills along with visual perception skills