PRESCHOOL HANDBOOK

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Early Childhood Development

Spiritual Development

Precious Creations fosters an environment of spiritual growth where children will experience the beauty of the Catholic church, grow in friendship with Jesus Christ, and cultivate a virtue to grow in holiness.

Social Development

Precious Creations adheres to Virtue Based Restorative Discipline so that students can experience and develop in a safe environment with supportive relationships with their peers and teachers.

Cognitive Development

Precious Creations creates an enriching and enthusiastic learning environment to encourage a sense of curiosity, discovery, exploration, wonder and awe, and fosters growth in all areas of development.  

Language Development

Precious Creations nurtures the development of language through multiple modes of learning allowing students to use all senses in their learning.

Physical Development

Precious Creations recognizes the importance of foundational fine and gross motor skills in their future academic success by providing varied opportunities for sensory experiences; building hand, arm, and core strength; and development of hand-eye coordination.

Emotional Development

Precious Creations provides a nurturing environment allowing students to grow in self-awareness, recognize and express emotions appropriately, and develop self-control to foster positive interactions with peers and teachers.

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Specifics: 3-Year-Old Program - School Readiness

Option A: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday morning; 8:00-11:00 am  $210 per month

Option B: Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-3:10 pm; Structured Curriculum on Monday & Wednesday mornings; Structured and Free Play Monday/Wednesday afternoons; Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday all day $675 per month


Overview of Learning Objectives

Spiritual Development

Understand God’s unconditional love for His children

Cultivate relationship with Jesus through daily prayer

Learn about the Blessed Virgin Mary

Grow in virtue

Develop in the school motto, We are Christ to One Another

Social-Emotional Development

Become more independent

Builds trust with adults

Learn social skills such as sharing, taking turns, following directions

Self-Care and Personal Responsibility

Must be potty-trained

Grows in independence with personal hygiene

Choosing from a variety of activity options

Demonstrates respect for classroom materials, cleans up

Participates in structured group activities

Follows directions

Fine & Gross Motor Skills

Increasing control of manipulating small objects

Introduction to cutting with scissors and basic pencil grip

Demonstrates large motor skills-running, hopping, jumping, throwing/catching, etc.

Walking up and down stairs

Cognitive Development

Observation and Curiosity about the world

Early Development of problem-solving skills

Recognizing letters, colors, shapes, name, numbers, etc.

Begins to understand position words

Sorts objects by color, shape, and size

Language Development

Uses words to express needs and emotions and communicates in sentences

Understandable speech

Listening to stories

Participates in song and movement activities

Understands and follows simple directions

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Specifics: 4-Year-Old Program--Kindergarten Readiness

Option A: Five day, half day morning (8:00-11:00 am) or afternoon program (12:10-3:10 pm) $340 per month

Option B: Five day, full days; Morning is structured curriculum, Lunch, Nap, Structured/Free Play in the afternoon (8:00-3:10 pm) $675 per month

Overview of Learning Objectives

Spiritual Development

Understand God’s unconditional love for His children

Cultivate a relationship with Jesus through daily prayer

Learn about the Blessed Virgin Mary

Grow in virtue

Develop in the school motto, We are Christ to One Another

Social-Emotional Development

Growth in adjustment to new situations

Engaged in appropriate social interactions with peers

Participates in group activities 5-10 minutes

Engages in problem-solving and seeks adult assistance when needed

Follows classrooms instructions and routines

Self-Care & Personal Responsibility

Must be potty-trained

Demonstrates care and respect for classroom materials

Accepts personal responsibility for actions

Independently uses the restroom and washes hands

Responsibility for personal belongings and routines at school

Fine & Gross Motor Skills

Uses scissors and pencil independently or with little support

Demonstrates large gross motor skills; running, jumping hopping, galloping, beginning skipping

Throw and catch medium-sized ball

Makes recognizable shapes, letters, numbers, and drawings

Exhibits hand-eye coordination

Cognitive Development

Observation and Curiosity about the world

Demonstrates problem solving skills

Names and recognizes colors, shapes, letters of the alphabet, numbers to 20

Begins to understand measurement and puts objects in order according to size

Exhibits a growth mindset to persevere through difficult tasks

Language Skills

Understandable speech in full sentences

Follow verbal instruction of 2 or more steps

Writes alphabet letters, numbers, and name

Retells general ideas and stories

Understands position words, rhyming, and naming opposites

Participates in song and movement activities

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Specifics: KinderPrep

Gift of time between Preschool and Kindergarten; placement is based on birthdate, assessment, and individual student needs

Option A: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday--full day of curricular instruction (8:00 am-3:10 pm)

Option B: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday--full day curricular instruction, Tuesday & Friday full day structured and free play (8:00 am-3:10 pm) Stewardship & School Fees plus $230 per month for extended care on Tuesday/Friday

The KinderPrep program affords our 5-year-old students “the gift of time” and allows them the opportunity to extend their learning potential an additional year before entering Kindergarten.  Kinder Prep incorporates a healthy blend of work and play with a variety of activities and experiences allowing the children to develop greater confidence, independence and self-esteem. 

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