4K preschool program continues to build on the skills that your child learned in the previous program and are tailored to your child’s individual learning style. We offer guidance, support and encouragement so that your child can develop at his/her own pace.

Christian Education

  • Gain knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ and all the wonderful things He does for us
  • Taught to understand that they are a special gift from God
  • Encouraged to share their love and kindness with others through their actions
  • Participate in Christian activities such as games, songs, and stories
  • Hear stories from the Bible
  • Take part in chapel which is led by the teachers and pastors of St. Paul’s.
  • Will be introduced to monthly devotional sayings from the Bible

Language & Reading

  • Will identify and name the letters in their name
  • Will start to write their name and other words
  • Introduced to the alphabet and will start to identify and write the letters
  • Learn the sounds of letters

Math

  • Identify and write numbers 1-20+
  • Learn how to sequence patterns and objects
  • Introduced to the concept of adding and subtracting
  • Put 5-10 piece puzzles together
  • Do activities that promote problem-solving skills

Large Motor Skills

  • Be able to hop on one foot and then alternate on command
  • Develop a sense of balance by using the balance beam
  • Do exercises that promote a healthy body
  • Participate in outside daily play

Fine Motor Skills

  • Use scissors to cut on patterned lines
  • Color within the lines
  • Learn how to correctly hold and use a pencil
  • Continue learning hand/eye control

Social Skills

  • Develop social skills while being with other children such as manners, feelings, courtesy, etc.
  • Will follow one and two part directions
  • Will learn to wait for his or her turn
  • Participate in games and activities that develop teamwork skills

Self Help

  • Be able to use the bathroom by themself
  • Learn to put on their shoes, coat and clothes
  • Help set up and clean up own space
  • Will be able to identify some body parts
  • Will be encouraged to do tasks by themselves to promite confidence

Music Appreciation

  • Will learn and sing songs
  • Will be surrounded by different types of music such as: classical, religious, contemporary and children’s favorites
  • Will have the opportunity to do a small performance for their families and congregation

Art

Your  child will be given many opportunities and encouraged to express himself/herself through their own creative ideas.

  • Learn to use art supplies such as paints, watercolors, glue, glitter, finger paints, construction paper, etc.
  • Will learn how to hold a scissors and then progress from basic cutting skills to cutting on the lines
  • Will learn to identify numerous colors