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The Pre-K 3 program is designed for children that are 3 years old on or before September 1, 2013, and are toilet trained. For health and licensing reasons, children wearing diapers or pull-ups may not attend.
We offer a 3-day program, Monday through Wednesday, or a 5-day program from 8:15-12:30 with extended care available before and after school. Our class size is up to 12 students in a class with one teacher and a part time assistant.
Language Arts
The language arts curriculum concentrates on the development of language and emphasizing the communication of thoughts and feelings. The program is integrated into themes through literature, learning centers, games, books, and dramatic play.
Mathematics
The mathematics program is geared to "hands-on" learning, using manipulatives to allow the children to learn concepts such as shapes, sorting, classifying, counting, spatial relationships, and comparisons. The sand/water table, block center, and cooking activities provide opportunities to build a strong foundation in mathematics through fun activities and lessons.
Science and Social Studies
Science and Social Studies curriculum focuses on developing an understanding of the world around us and becoming aware of the environment and his/her relationship to it. Units such as self-awareness, weather, seasons, animals and plants are explored. Community helpers are introduced with visits by the local fire department and police department.
Art
The art teacher uses a variety of materials, including clay, wood, markers, watercolors, and paints to encourage creativity and develop small motor skills. Art history and art appreciation are included in the curriculum.
Character Education and Christian Formation
A Christian Formation teacher meets with the children once a week to promote an understanding of the rich stories of the Bible. Christian education is integrated into all themes, which are designed to help lay a foundation for understanding God, Jesus, and the Bible. Daily classroom devotions, songs, prayers, Bible stories, and verses are used to supplement these themes. Children participate in a weekly 20-minute chapel service on Wednesdays with each class presenting a chapel program during the school year. All students participate in our special worship services at Thanksgiving, Christmas and the Kindergarten graduation ceremony. Throughout the year, GEDS participates in activities to encourage community service and care for others. In the past, the children have given food for the needy, written letters to our service men and women, and donated items to J.P. Hall Charities, Operation Christmas Child, and the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree.
Music
During music, the children are introduced to Bible songs, movement to music, and instrument recognition by sight and sound. In the classroom, music is used daily through songs, movement and finger plays. Overall, they are exposed to a wide variety of music, promoting an appreciation and enjoyment of its beauty. All children participate during weekly chapel, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and graduation worship services.
Computer
The children are introduced to basic computer skills and use a variety of software programs, which reinforce math and language concepts. Computer time is provided in the classroom as a center.
Library
Books are used daily in the classroom. In addition, the 5-day children visit the library weekly for story time, activities, and are able to check out books.
The Pre-K 4 program is designed for children that are four on or before September 1, 2013. We offer a 3-day program, Monday through Wednesday, or a 5-day program from 8:15-12:30 with extended care available. Class size is up to 14 students in a class with one teacher and a part time assistant.
Language Arts
The language arts curriculum stresses oral language, listening, questioning, and thinking skills.The alphabet, introduced using the Letter People, is a comprehensive program that teaches letter identification, vocabulary, print and phonological awareness with fun filled personalities. Circle time, games, manipulatives, songs, puppets, dramatic play and field trips provide a well-rounded and varied approach to the teaching of language arts. These methods allow each child to be an active participant in the learning process.
Mathematics
The mathematics lessons taught include color, shape, and number recognition, sorting, counting, patterning, comparing sizes, graphing, sequencing, identifying sets, and positional concepts. These applications are integrated throughout the day using manipulatives and the student participating in hands on activities.
Science
The science program encourages awareness of the environment and includes units on weather, seasons, health, safety, nutrition, dinosaurs, solar system, insects, and animals. Experiments are incorporated in the program to foster critical thinking skills.
Social Studies
The social studies curriculum promotes an understanding of the world around us. Units include family and self, historical events, the presidents, careers, and geography. A visit from the fire department and the police department conclude the study of community helpers.
Spanish
The Spanish teacher visits the classroom each week and students are exposed to the Spanish language through games, stories, song, drama, crafts, and activities. Spanish cultures, people, and traditions are also highlighted.
Enrichment
The enrichment teacher integrates activities with the classroom teacher by working with small groups of children once a week. The curriculum includes letter recognition activities, science and social studies projects, and seasonal crafts. These activities reinforce hand-eye coordination and small motor skills.
Art
The art teacher uses a variety of materials, including clay, wood, markers, watercolors, and paints to encourage creativity and develop small motor skills. Art history and art appreciation are included in the curriculum.
Character Education and Christian Formation
>A Christian Formation teacher meets with the children once a week to promote an understanding of the rich stories of the Bible. Christian education is integrated into all themes, which are designed to help lay a foundation for understanding God, Jesus, and the Bible. Daily classroom devotions, songs, prayers, Bible stories, and verses are used to supplement these themes. Throughout the year, the school participates in activities to encourage community service and care for others. In the past, the children have given food for the needy, written letters to our service men and women, and donated items to J.P. Hall Charities, Operation Christmas Child, and the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree.
Music
During music, the children are introduced to Bible songs, movement to music, and instrument recognition by sight and sound. In the classroom, music is used daily through songs, movement and finger plays. Overall, they are exposed to a wide variety of music, promoting an appreciation and enjoyment of its beauty. All children participate during weekly chapel, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and graduation worship services.
Computer
The children are introduced to basic computer skills and use a variety of software programs, which reinforce math and language concepts. Computer time is provided in the classroom as a center.
Library
Children visit the library once a week for story time, activities and are able to check out books.
Field Trips
A number of interesting and academically stimulating field trips are planned during year. These may include trips to the Museum of Science and History, the Cummer Art Gallery, and Thrasher Horne.
The language arts curriculum stresses oral language, listening, questioning, and thinking skills. The alphabet is introduced using chants and puppets is a comprehensive program that teaches letter identification, vocabulary, print and phonological awareness. Circle time, games, manipulatives, songs, puppets, dramatic play, and field trips provide a well-rounded and varied approach to the teaching of language arts. These methods allow each child to be an active participant in the learning process.
Mathematics
The mathematics lessons taught include reviewing colors and shapes, number recognition, sorting, counting, patterning, comparing sizes, graphing, sequencing, identifying sets, and positional concepts. These applications are integrated throughout the day using manipulatives and the student participating in hands on activities.
Science
The science program encourages awareness of the environment and includes units on weather, seasons, health, safety, nutrition, dinosaurs, solar system, insects, and animals. Experiments are incorporated in the program to foster critical thinking skills.
Social Studies
The social studies curriculum promotes an understanding of the world around us. Units include family and self, historical events, the presidents, careers, and geography. A visit from the fire department and the police department conclude the study of community helpers.
Enrichment
The enrichment teacher integrates activities with the classroom teacher by working with small groups of children once a week. The curriculum includes letter recognition activities, science and social studies projects, and seasonal crafts. These activities reinforce hand-eye coordination and small motor skills.
Character Education and Christian Formation
A Christian Formation teacher meets with the children once a week to promote an understanding of the rich stories of the Bible. Christian education is integrated into all themes, which are designed to help lay a foundation for understanding God, Jesus, and the Bible. Daily classroom devotions, songs, prayers, Bible stories, and verses are used to supplement these themes. Children participate in a weekly 20-minute chapel service on Wednesdays as well as each class presents a chapel program during the school year. Parents are always encouraged and welcome to attend chapel. All students participate in our special worship services at Thanksgiving, Christmas and the Kindergarten graduation ceremony. Throughout the year, the school participates in activities to encourage community service and care for others. In the past, the children have given food for the needy, written letters to our service men and women, and donated items to J.P. Hall Charities, Operation Christmas Child, and the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree.
Spanish
The Spanish teacher visits the classroom each week and students are exposed to the Spanish language through games, stories, song, drama, crafts, and activities. Spanish cultures and traditions are highlighted.
Art
The art teacher uses a variety of materials, including clay, wood, markers, watercolors, and paints to encourage creativity and develop small motor skills. Art history and art appreciation are introduced.
Music
During music, the children are introduced to Bible songs, movement to music, and instrument recognition by sight and sound. In the classroom, music is used daily through songs, movement and finger plays. Overall, they are exposed to a wide variety of music, promoting an appreciation and enjoyment of its beauty. All children participate during weekly chapel and in our special Thanksgiving, Christmas, and graduation worship services.
Computer
The children are introduced to basic computer skills and use a variety of software programs, which reinforce math and language concepts. Computer time is provided in the classroom as a center.
Library
Children visit the library once a week for story time, activities, and may check out books.
Field Trips
A number of interesting and academically stimulating field trips are planned during year. These may include trips to the Museum of Science and History, Cummer Art Gallery, Sally Robotic Factory, and Thrasher Horne.
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