Edgewood  Christian  Preschool

Kindergarten Prep 3 and 4’s Class is an introduction to the school environment.

This class runs from September through May and meets two days a week, for 2.75 hours each session.

The 3 and 4's class has monthly concepts that incorporate shapes, colors, Bible verses and stories into their learning. Monthly units include topics such as transportation and seasonal studies. These concepts are covered during circle time through singing and teacher-guided instruction. There are ample opportunities during center time to further explore the class' monthly concepts.

Other offerings in class are as follows: dramatic play, sensory table, art media (structured and free exploration), writing center, block center, as well as a variety of educational toys.

The daily routine includes a large motor time on the playground or gym and a daily snack primarily consisting of crackers and water.

Kindergarten Prep 4 and 5’s Class builds upon the introduction of the school environment.

This class runs from September through May and meets three days a week for 3 hours each session.

The 4 and 5's class is geared for students who will be entering kindergarten the following school year. There are weekly explorations of alphabet letters, numbers, and concepts (such as the contrast between same and different). Monthly units include Bible verses and stories, as well as many other topics—including dinosaurs! These concepts are covered during circle time through singing and teacher-guided instruction. Centers are offered for further exploration of themes and concepts.

Additionally, there are opportunities for dramatic play and to investigate the sensory table, art media station (structured and free exploration), writing center, block center, as well as a variety of educational toys.

The daily routine includes a large motor time on the playground or gym and a daily snack primarily consisting of crackers and water.

Each of the above classes have several field trips and special events throughout the school year that enrich learning about units being covered in the classroom. Field trips are typically no to low cost excursions. A parent transports and attends the field trip with their student. Each class will have three special events: a Dad’s Night in October, a Christmas program which the students present to their family and friends, and a Mother’s Tea in the spring.

The school year, which runs September through May, concludes with a family picnic.

Now offered in the Spring of each school year! A skills and enrichment hour is available to students in the 4/5's class on Tuesdays and Thursdays following the regular class time from February through May! Students will have lunch in the classroom and various activities will be offered from 12:00-1:15pm. The cost will be $10 per day.

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