Preschool
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pre-School program is for children 3 years old to 5 years old. Goals for this age group fall into four categories: social, emotional, self-help, and developmental/educational. Social and emotional skills include being able to participate in group activities, taking turns, showing respect for others, and sharing. Self-help skills include being able to follow simple two-step directions (for example, washing hands and then sitting down at the table), table manners, and toileting. Developmental/educational goals include manipulation of crayons, paintbrushes, stacking blocks, running, climbing and riding bikes. Children identify basic shapes and colors, count to 20, recite the ABC's and recognize the first letter of their name. Throughout the day the teachers are modeling behavior for the children to follow. Children learn to use the toilet in a stress-free manner.
Each day begins with a circle time gathering, where children greet each other and the day, weather and other significant events are discussed. The monthly letters, colors and shapes are reviewed. During the day children participate in organized activities (either one-on-one or in small groups). Children enjoy a snack and outside play time. The day closes with everyone participating in the classroom clean up, then gathering together for circle time that may include stories, music, finger plays and simple games.
- Art facilitates discovery of one's unique creativity, using numerous art media in fun and exciting ways.
- Music & Creative Dramatics encourages the pure joy of music. Children learn French and Spanish through song and participate in two annual concerts.
- Citizenship fosters a sense of community responsibility and an attitude of positive action by which each of us can make a difference.
- Computers in the computer lab offer software programs that that are specially designed to support and enhance the preschool core curriculum.
- Geography, History, & Social Studies use hands-on experiences to familiarize children with differences in families, geographic locations and cultural heritage.
- Blocks & Various Related Toys enhance imaginative play, math development, and coordination.
- Housekeeping Materials, Dress-up Clothing, and Furnishings foster learning of everyday living skills, role playing, cooperation, and language development.
- Cooking Experiences teach how to follow recipes, helping with math and science concepts, and educate children about health and nutritional values.
- Stories and Sharing Experiences encourage language development through story dictation and discussions, and foster a love of literature.
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