Pre-K

Literacy

-Recognizing letters and learning letter sounds in the alphabet.

Zoo-phonics is our main reading program. It is a method developed to make children strong readers and spellers using a “phono” (hearing), “oral” (speaking), “visual” (seeing), “kinesthetic” (moving), and tactile (touching) -whole brain approach. Zoophonics uses animals drawn in the shapes of the letters. A related body movement is given to each letter.

- We read a variety of genres everyday to the class, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and nursery rhymes.

Math - Students learn patterns, colors, shapes, sorting, counting, and measurement. We also use Heidisongs to teach numbers and shapes.

Social/Emotional Skills - Sharing, taking turns, and building friendships are taught through play, discussion, and small group activities. Students also begin to learn manners and ways to regulate and express their emotions and ideas.

Creative Skills - Drawing and painting, arts and crafts, music and movement, pretend play

Students attend daily specialist classes in one of the following: Music, Physical Education, and Library. 

Assessments and Academic Milestones

Students are continuously assessed in a variety of formal and informal ways. Specific assessment times are before conferences and report cards.

Grade specific events

Pre-K begins attending Mass with the rest of the school in early November

Pre-K students present a short poem for our Memorial Day Celebration in May

They also participate in the Christmas program, the Veteran’s Day celebration, and the Spring Tea