Achiever Christian Pre-school Curriculum:
 
Christian Education
Christian character traits and verses from the Bible are taught as an integral part of the child's learning experiences each month.  In addition to daily training, teachers conduct weekly classroom chapel times, drawing from both the WEE and Biblical Foundations curriculums for theme-related Bible stories.

Reading Readiness
To help our students become early readers, we use the Zoo Phonics program.  This program helps children learn the sights and sounds of each letter of the alphabet by using animals.  Zoo Phonics teaches our four-and-five-year-olds by using flash cards, verbalizing the letter and phonic sound and then placing movement with the letter and sound.  These skills are reinforced when our students enter kindergarten at Achiever.
 
Math and Science Readiness
Our math and science curriculum, which begins in our three-year-olds' class, has been developed by teachers.  It is sequential at each level but allows flexibility for contribution as individual student and class needs arise.   Our curriculum builds the foundation for later success in math and science.
 
 
Social Studies, Art, Music & Movement
Our students learn about a variety of subjects, from which art and music activities are built.  For example, students are taught to listen to directions and lyrics and respond in song, rhythm or by creating a particular project or drawing or painting a picture.  We value music and art experiences as a universal means of expression where all children can experience suc-cess.

As an addition to our current curriculum we are adding an Introduction to Spanish in our preschool classes. Studies, Art, Music & Movement
Our students learn about a variety of subjects, from which art and music activities are built.  For example, students are taught to listen to directions and lyrics and respond in song, rhythm or by creating a particular project or drawing or painting a picture.  We value music and art experiences as a universal means of expression where all children can experience success.

A Day at Achiever Christian Preschool Includes...
Free Play:  Upon arrival the children have the freedom to choose any offered activities designed to encourage growth in readiness skills.   These include art, puzzles, games, sensory activities, playhouse activities and rug toys.
Theme:  Children gather on the rug to discuss the weekly theme, sing, exercise, read a story or participate in Show and Tell time.  The children begin developing some of the most important skills needed in a school setting: concentration and vocabulary development.
Small & Large Group Settings:  Children not only learn and practice new concepts in math, science and phonics but also polish those skills previously introduced.   Children also learn to use a pencil to write letters, numbers and their names.
Recess Periods:  Children develop social skills, stretch and strengthen their large muscles, learn basic safety rules and continue to grow in compassion for one another during each of their outdoor play periods.
Snack Time:  Nutritious daily snacks are provided by the school for the children.   Parents often send snacks from home for holiday or birthday parties.

Our Preschool Goals...
         Spiritual goals (we want students...)

• To know that they are made special by God
• To know that God loves them and He desires that they love Him
• To know that God wants them to be good listeners
  Physical goals (we want students...)
• To improve small muscle coordination by working with manipulatives, games, toys, scissors, crayons & play-dough
• To improve large muscle coordination by working with balls, jump ropes, bicycles and playground equipment
• To have opportunities of exploration through art, science, books, music and movement
• To be more competent with scissors, pencils and other learning tools
  Academic goals (we want students...)
• To further develop their vocabulary and memory
• To build an understanding of number concepts
• To learn letter and phonic sounds for a solid reading   and writing foundation
  Social and Emotional goals (we want students...)
• To know they are loved and accepted
• To accept help and learn to help others
• To work and play independently as well as with others
• To enjoy new experiences
• To have opportunities to make choices and decisions
• To increase their knowledge of general information by talking about experiences and things in the environment
• To follow the instructions of teacher
• To be successful and to feel good about themselves
• To be self-motivated