Here are the links to two of the big items I was approved to get: Kitchen Set and Book Display , I also was approved for several wooden blocks and wooden kitchen foods and things for the block center and Kitchen. These items are on Amazon.com (the Melissa and Doug stuff if you are interested).
Here is the content of my presentation tonight. I'm not sure I said anything that was written down but I did tell hubby to read it if I passed out or something like that.
First of all I want to thank you for the privilege of allowing me to help you train your child to love and serve God. We as a staff realize the importance of getting your child off to a great start in his academic training. I praise God for this school and the opportunity He has given us to partner with you, the parents.
Here is a sample of our schedule for the *preschool classes next fall . 3 year old preschool will meet Tues. & Thurs. from 8:15-10:15, 4 year old preschool will meet Mon., Wed, and Fri. during the same time. Kindergarten will meet 5 days a week from 10:45-2:45
You will notice a large part of the preschool day utilizes Learning Centers. Preschool children learn best through play and learning centers take advantage of this opportunity. * Here we see the layout of our preschool room. Each day we will begin with educational table activities and then move into group instruction with an emphasis on Bible Lessons, Bible verses, song time, and godly character training.
The children will then move into the learning center areas. As your child's teacher, I will be overseeing their play time and encouraging them in many ways. By engaging in conversation with your child I will be able to strengthen his oral language skills. With our art, dramatic play, and building centers your child's creativity will be allowed to blossom. As your child learns to interact with other children, lifelong social skills will be formed and molded to honor God. Preschool children begin to realize others do things in different ways. It is important to make sure God is pleased with these ways while appreciating individuality. Your child will learn responsibility by taking care of the items he uses during learning center time. We will stress being wise stewards with school property as well as the importance of putting things in their proper places when finished. An increasing attention span is important as your child continues his education. Through learning centers, he will be able to spend a longer period of time completing an activity in a fun way. Your pre-reader will learn to understand symbols not only by locating items but he will also begin to realize how letters and numbers work together, leading him closer to becoming an avid reader. The excitement your child feels when what he has accomplished is appreciated is a great boost to his self confidence. What a better way to be encouraged than by his teacher and peers.
Each of these items mentioned work together to form one of the most important academic achievements, reading. By having a solid foundation in the preschool years, your child will soon be able to successfully read the Bible, godly literature, and learn even more about this world that God has created.
In the 4 year old preschool, along with the learning centers, we will be adding in beginning phonics, enabling the children to read their very first readers. We will also be introducing Spanish vocabulary.
Then we move on to the kindergarten class time. We will once again be using the A-Beka Curriculum for many of the subjects such as science, history, health, handwriting and reading. I am excited to be adding in the Spell to Write and Read curriculum for phonics. We will also be using a combination of Saxon and A-Beka Math to make sure we cover all the necessary subject matter. Spanish vocabulary will continue to be taught in the kindergarten class room providing a solid foundation for first grade Spanish.
Thank you once again for allowing me the privilege of working along side of you in preparing your child for God's service.
