Lambs: 6 weeks-1 year
Our infant room is open and spacious for children learning to crawl and discover the world around them. The main developmental goals in this class are building motor skills, self-expression, and engaging with teachers and peers.
Lions: 1-2 years
Our ones class works on transiting children to a more standardized schedule and furthering fine & gross motor skills. The main developmental goals are learning to walk, matching words with pictures, and responding to emotions of others.
Spiritual: To create a positive association with Biblical characters, accounts, and songs
Literacy: To make distinguishable sounds for different situations
Math: To explore and investigate physical space
Problem-Solving: To demonstrate body awareness
Communication: To imitate and follow modeled actions and sounds
Self-Help: To identify preference in objects and people
Integration: To develop individual personality
Infant Goals
One-Year-Old Goals
Spiritual: To create a positive association with Biblical characters, accounts, and songs and begin using Biblical words
Literacy: To begin using words accurately
Math: To investigate shapes through games and puzzles
Problem-Solving: To control bodily movements for a specific purpose
Communication: To express feelings with actions and/or words
Self-Help: To develop an attitude of independence
Integration: To engage with peers periodically throughout the day
Bears: 2-3 years
Our twos class is inviting and exciting, with an in room bathroom to help with potty training. The main developmental goals here are strengthening social and communication skills.
Spiritual: To create a positive association with God and Jesus by reading Bible accounts, participating in chapel, and singing religious songs
Literacy: To develop alphabetical awareness
Math: To develop an understanding of numbers and counting
Problem-Solving: To process new information with multiple senses
Communication: To greet teachers and peers appropriately
Self-Help: To verbalize needs for help and attention
Integration: To transition positively between home and school
Two-Year-Old Goals
Zebras: 3-5 year
Our combined threes and fours class transitions children into enthusiastic learners. The goals for the threes are strengthening social skills and starting academic endeavors. The goals for the fours are building cognitive and problem-solving skills.
Three-Year-Old Goals
Spiritual: To create a positive association with God and Jesus by reading Bible accounts, participating in chapel, and learning prayers
Literacy: To develop writing skills
Math: To recognize and create basic patterns
Problem-Solving: To attempt solutions before seeking assistance
Communication: To listen to and follow verbal directions
Self-Help: To develop a positive self-image
Integration: To regulate noise and activity level to meet classroom expectations