Programs
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Matthew 19:14
​Goals of Pathways to Preschool Program
To satisfy three basic needs of your child:
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Intellectual Curiosity or "the need to find out"
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Social Adjustment or "the need to belong"
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Spiritual Awareness or "the need to feel secure in God's plan for us"
To help children:
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learn to work and play independently, to be at ease while away from home, and learn to accept help and direction from adults
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learn to interact effectively with other children and to value one's own rights and the rights of others
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develop self-identity and a view of themselves as having competence and worth
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realize many opportunities to strive and to succeed physically - intellectually and socially
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widen and sharpen language skills - both listening and speaking
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be curious, that is, to wonder and to seek answers to questions
​Goals of Preschool Program
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To provide an enriching curriculum in a Christian setting.
The curriculum includes:
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Art activities: Painting, cutting, coloring, clay, etc.
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Religious activities: Daily Bible stories and prayers that focus on Christianity & weekly Chapel lessons by the LCR staff
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Social Studies: Seasons, holidays, home, church, community, & manners
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Science: Hands on and inquiry-based activities about plants, animals, weather, and health. We currently use Little Learners Science
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Cooking activities and nutrition: 5-6 times/year cooking projects designed to teach children how to make simple snacks
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Number experiences: Developing number concepts through hands-on number activities, number recognition, and counting. We currently use the Math Mingle program
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Language activities: Use of storytelling, poetry, use of books and "Show and Tell"
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Reading readiness: Alphabet Recognition and formation, phonics, rhyming words, shapes, left to right progression, same & different, and much more! We currently use Zaner-Bloser curriculum, along with Heggerty phonics lessons
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Fine Motor skill development opportunities including Play-Doh, shaving cream, cutting, building etc.
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Dramatic Experiences: Dramatic play & puppetry
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Musical Experiences: Singing, listening, rhythms, lumi sticks, and musical games.
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Indoor & Outdoor Play: Blocks, trucks, housekeeping area, puzzles, books & educational toys, running, jumping, climbing, tricycle riding, and ball skills
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Visitors: Professionals from the community teach the children about their jobs. Ex: Police, Veterinarian, Dentist, Fire Fighters and more.