Preschool in Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Second Congregational UCC Preschool offers a quality preschool education; we provide a safe loving ecumenical environment for young children to play learn and grow. Creative activities stimulate curiosity and a life long love of learning.
Preschool is a time for fun building a sense of security making friends exploring and discovery. Preschool children are creative and receptive. Our program strives to nurture and encourage these qualities.
The celebration of the seasons holidays and birthdays are an important part of our curriculum. Opportunities to help with trips parties and special events are offered for the parents and family. We maintain a food allergy safe environment.
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The Second Congregational Preschool curriculum is designed with the interest and abilities of young children in mind. Theme units are used to inspire learning and enhance development. We provide daily activities that build social emotional cognitive creative and physical strengths.
The nationally recognized fine motor skills and pre-writing curriculum Handwriting Without Tears is used. Letter of the Week is used to introduce the alphabet.
Our developmentally appropriate curriculum includes:
promoting independence
encouraging a positive self-concept
sharing conversation time
reading readiness and language development
daily snack
story time
music song finger-plays and group activities
creative arts and crafts
fine motor and large muscle activities
field trips
cooking
math science and nature activities