Christ Lutheran Children's Center

A preschool/daycare has a curriculum? Absolutely! There are many centers around the country that purchase pre-packaged curriculum programs. But at Christ Lutheran we put together a team of curriculum-educated teachers to research the most successful teaching techniques, coupled with their own classroom experience in knowing what really works, to create what we believe to be a truly exceptional educational program.

Each classroom uses its own, age-appropriate curriculum, while keeping to the same theme as all other classrooms. Our philosophy is to introduce lessons and skills to your children so that, when they are ready, they know how to apply what theyve absorbed. Our curriculum is based on learning through songs, finger plays, repetition, books, and play.

And each teacher understands that our children learn in different ways and at different rates. We embrace this notion and help each child learn in a way that works for them.

Learning should be fun! But there also needs to be plenty of free play throughout the day. Free play opens the door to independence and creativity, which makes every day a new, exciting experience. Centers in each classroom include age appropriate materials in art, science/sensory, fine motor/manipulative, books, music, dramatic play, blocks, and writing (for 3s, 4s, & TK).

All classes from Infants through 4-Year-Olds will have the same theme of the week starting with Our Favorite Things on August 16th and ending with Transportation on July 1st. Our Transitional Kindergarten class has its own structured, academic curriculum. During the summer months, we have fun-filled themes to make our center seem like summer camp with water days, special treats, crafts, and activities.

Extracurricular activities include:

• Bible Story of the Week Stories are covered through readings, music, puppets, and discussions.

• Chapel: Children 3 & older assemble in the Sanctuary once a week. They meet with a minister from the church to tell a Bible story and sing songs of praise. Toddlers & Twos have their own special chapel time with a member of our staff.

• Spanish: Children enjoy a special visit from the Spanish teacher once a week and experience the joy of learning a second language. The children learn basic words, colors, numbers, and letters through repetition, songs, and play.

• Music: Once a week, children enjoy time with a music teacher. Music class includes theme-related songs, movement and activity songs, and the use of props such as shakers, scarves, sticks, Limbo pole, etc. The music teacher reinforces and builds upon the joyfulness of children through their spontaneous reactions to music and movement.

• Other: Extracurricular activities may include OPTIONAL programs from the community at an additional cost. These programs may include soccer, dance, yoga, etc. Informational brochures on the selected