At Bethesda Preschool we teach the whole child and believe that success in school as well as in life is multi-faceted. The purpose of Bethesda Lutheran Preschool is...
to introduce, establish and develop Christian ideals among the children
to provide an opportunity for the children of the community to be equipped with the readiness for learning in a classroom setting
to provide a positive hands-o
n learning experience that is age appropriate for children 3-5 years old
We teach the whole child promoting learning and development in all aspects of behavioral and intellectual growth. Spiritual:
Developing a sense of reverence and a feeling of thankfulness to God for all things. Promoting and helping develop patience for others
Providing the child with activities and situations that encourage the qualities of honesty, respect for others and their property, and an awareness of how God would like us to love one another
Developing a conscience - recognizing that some things are right and some are wrong in God's sight
Taking pride in their creations and possessions
Showing consideration for the feelings of others
Awareness of God's creation
Christianity:
Prayers: Table prayers, prayers for special needs, giving thanks and praise
Worship: Singing Christian songs, sharing Bible stories and lessons
Christian Ethics: Love, sharing, cooperation, respect, responsibility, honesty
Language Development:
Personal Identification: Name, parent's name, home address, phone number
Describing objects, events, and stories
Reciting simple rhymes, poems, and prayers
Visual Discrimination:
Identifying likeness/differences
Introduction and identification of colors, size, alphabet letters, shapes, numbers, left & right
Auditory Discrimination:
Singing songs
Rhythmic movement
Following directions
Identifying sounds
Hearing rhyming sounds
Cognitive Development:
Introduction to number recognition, oral counting, and point & count
Reading Readiness:
Introduction of alphabet letter identification, letter sounds, and left-to-right progression
Social:
Bridging the gap between home and school
Guiding children to work and play with their peers
Helping children to realize that people work at many occupations for their daily needs and pleasures
Acquainting children with self, peers, and family
Helping children to appreciate their families
Personal and Social Discipline:
Use words instead of body to settle disputes
Take responsibility for personal tasks, behavior, words, and possessions
Learn consequences for unacceptable behavior
Fine Motor Skills:
Cutting, drawing, painting, Gluing, Tracing, Name writing
Gross Motor Skills:
Free body movement, jumping, hopping, balancing, ball manipulation
You may obtain further information about curriculum from your child's teacher.
