At Claiborne Christian Preschool and Child Care, we understand that children are talented and capable people, and do best when they’re empowered to explore, investigate and internalize knowledge. So every day here, children participate in engaging activities that teach basic concepts, and develop their ability to think critically. We prepare children to meet, and exceed, the latest Kindergarten Readiness Standards and beyond.
Shapes, colors, motor skills, following instructions.
We work with children to recognize shapes, colors, directions and structure, using a variety of materials, from blocks to fabrics. We might blend colors in the art center, or study which shapes fit best together in a puzzle. Sorting and matching by like characteristics deepens understanding, while games and dances incorporate concepts such as over, under, right and left, which help develop motor skills.
Letters, words, sounds, retention.
At Claiborne Christian Preschool and Child Care, learning is everywhere, from shelves and baskets labeled with words and pictures, to games of matching. We might read a story and ask open-ended questions to encourage input, or focus children on the letter sounds in their own names. Throughout each month, we facilitate individual journal time, helping children learn how to communicate complex thoughts, as well as develop basic phonics and spelling skills.
Size, shape, alike and different, counting, numbers.
We all use math concepts every single day, and so do the children at Claiborne Christian Preschool and Child Care. We might create a People Graph by grouping children by the color of their shirts, or create collections of certain numbers of objects. From recognizing numbers and counting, to helping figure out how many plates or cups are needed for lunch, children learn the basic skills they’ll need for a good foundation in mathematics.
We know that our approach to learning works. Teacher’s from area schools have complimented us each year by sharing with us how our children learn faster, and surpass their peers in important knowledge areas.
