BIBLE - Each week the students will study a different story from the Bible and it’s practical application. Students will be encouraged to learn a new Bible verse each week and will attend weekly chapel services led by HTP staff where we will worship through Bible songs and prayer.
DAILY CALENDAR AND PLEDGE TIME - Students will review the days of the week, month, and year and the class will recite the pledges to the American flag, Christian flag and the Bible.
UNIT OF STUDY - Every week we explore a different subject about the world around us. We will study weekly units such as seasons, holidays, animals, space, our families and much more.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH - Each class will explore God’s creation by studying animals, plants, weather, nutrition, and hygiene.
POLITICAL SCIENCE - Each week we will introduce a new fact about our country, our presidents and the world around us.
MUSIC APPRECIATION - The children will participate in songs and rhythmic activity, dancing, creative movement, and finger plays. The classes will also engage in the use of musical instruments and make music together!
PERCEPTUAL MOTOR DEVELOPMENT - Activites that promote the development of your child’s large motor skills will be planned each week. The class may play a relay game or take turns on the balance beam, etc.
LANGUAGE AND VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT - Language arts, stories, share time, finger plays and music are incorporated into the curriculum to provide students opportunities for language development.
ART - Students will be given opportunities to create an original piece of art and the teachers will encourage the proper use of scissors, glue and other art materials. This will enhance their fine motor skills and help to develop creative imaginations.
COOKING EXPERIENCE - Students will participate in cooking projects on a regular basis. This is a great way for students to learn about counting, measuring, and sequencing skills. Of course students always enjoy eating their special treats.
SPECIAL EVENTS & VISITORS - We will bring in speakers and activities to provide hands-on experiences for the students. A more detailed description of this is provided under the “Special Events” section of this handbook.
LETTER, AND NUMBER RECOGNITION - Students will explore the alphabet, and numbers through ten.
MATH CONCEPTS - Students will be introduced to counting and sorting.
COLORS AND SHAPES - Students will be encouraged to recognize and name colors and shapes.
PHONICS AND READING READINESS - Students will be introduced to: letter recognition, phonetic sounds, long and short vowel sounds and blending two letter sounds together.
WRITING - Activities will be offered that are designed to strengthen and develop fine motor skills. Students will be encouraged to use the proper grip and use of a pencil and to print letters.
MATH CONCEPTS - Students will be introduced to: patterning and sequencing skills, problem solving skills, recognizing numbers 1-50. Students will use manipulatives to add and subtract.
RHYMING, CLASSIFYING AND OPPOSITE CONCEPTS - Activities will include opportunities for students to develop their discrimination skills.
REVIEW OF PRE-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
BASIC SKILLS NECESSARY FOR KINDERGARTEN
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