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ECE Program Overview
2011-2012
ECE VISION· School Mission: SCS
exists to provide the finest Christian Education possible and to provide the opportunity for each student and his/her family to attain a clear biblical understanding of Jesus Christ as their Savior.
In our Preschoolers and Kindergarteners
· Our vision is that all children will have quality, developmentally appropriate experiences that support development in all domains: emotional, social, physical, cognitive, language and creative art forms while we encourage English language skills.
Teaching Philosophy· Our main goal as Preschool/Kindergarten teachers
is to effectively teach our students, creating in them a love for learning. We want our students to learn as they discover the world around them.
· We see ourselves as facilitators who provide a physical environment that is safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate and optimal for learning.
· We emphasize active learning. Our classroom are arranged to offer challenging play and learning choice.
· We use a variety of instructional strategies with the whole class, small groups and individuals.
· Differentiation is essential in our teaching. Each child is unique, each child learns in a different way.
· Maintaining a healthy relationship with the students it is necessary for successful teaching.
· We apply ongoing, authentic assessment practices to inform programming and improve learning.
· We welcome parents as valued partners in their children’s education.
· We are learners as well. We learn from our students.
· We see our teaching philosophy of education as being eclectic. Our philosophy has been shaped by those theories that have the children as the center, the main character in the learning-teaching process.
“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery” Mark Van Doren
“Once children learn how to learn, nothing is going to narrow their mind. The essence of teaching is to make learning contagious, to have one idea spark another” Marva Collings
WHY HANDS-ON?I Tried to Teach My Child with Books;
He Gave Me Only Puzzled Looks.I Tried to Teach My Child with Words;They Passed Him by Often Unheard.
Despairingly, I Turned Aside;“How Shall I Teach this Child? I cried.
Into My Hand He Put the Key,“Come”, He Said, “Play with Me.”
~Author Unknown
BIBLE· Stories of the Old and New Testament· Memory Work· Prayer· Developing Character· Chapel once a week.
PK2· The PK2 curriculum is designed to help your two-
year-old develop the social, emotional, self-help and physical development skills necessarry for future success. Although some academic concepts are introduced, the focus remains on each child’s development of an understanding of how she/he fits into her/his environment. Communication skills are a vital portion of preschool curriculum as children expand their vocabularies and assign meaning to new experiences.
PK2· Our PK2 program inspires your child to examine,
create, and share as he broadens his language through interactions with his teachers and classmates in a safe, nurturing environment. Sensory and repetitive activities transform these new experiences into knowledge.
· We also incorporate music, art and dramatic play to encourage or shape your child’s creativity and imagination. These educational preschool activities promote the development of physical skills, from running and jumping, to dressing and pre-writing.
ECE Areas of Development
· Communication skills.· Self-help skills· Emotional skills· Social skills· Physical skills· Cognitive skills· Christian character Education
PK3The PK3 program is designed to allow children to develop their individual
talents and abilities and to experience success in their academic and social situations. In PK3 social development is one of the main objectives throughout the year. It focuses on the development of skills in motor, language, and concepts while building a foundation for effective social interaction and decision making skills. Interest centers are located throughout the classroom and allow the children to choose from a variety of learning materials. Themes incorporated into the curriculum provide opportunities for discovery and learning. The children will develop their fine motor skills through tearing, painting, coloring, cutting and tracing
PK4· LANGUAGE ARTS: Zoo-phonics,
Handwriting without tears, THEMES (ESL)· MATH: HSP Math· SCIENCE: Our program is designed to
build a foundation for developing curiosity about the world that God created for us. (Seasons, plants, weather)
PK4· Social Studies: We focus on
developing an awareness of self and others. (Farm, community helpers, transportation, holidays). Special events: Thanksgiving Celebration, Dad’s day, Mother’s day…
· Art/Music/Library
KINDERGARTEN· The curriculum for Kindergarten at Santiago
Christian School offers a wide variety of activities and experiences in many areas. The Kindergarten program is designed to help stimulate a positive self-concept, providing each child with many experiences of achievement. Kindergarten children will work and create independently and learn to cooperate with others in a group. The program will provide opportunities for social and emotional development, inspire language development, and expand physical and mental growth.
· Reading and Language Arts: (Zoo-phonics, Guided Reading/ We Can Write and Handwriting Without Tears)
· Math: (HSP Match- Harcourt School Publishers and MTW- Math their way)
· SCIENCE: Hands on activities and experiments (Animals, weather and seasons, the five senses)
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· SOCIAL STUDIES: CommunityHolidays· ESL IN KINDERGARTEN: In addition
to special classes, we have special English as a Second Language class. Mrs. Perez, the ESL specialist, will work together with the classroom teacher to help the students develop good English communication skills.
SPECIALS· Art, Music, P.E., Computer, Chapel, Library
How can you help?· Make sure your child goes to bed early.
Children need between 10-12 hours of sleep every night.
· Healthy breakfast/Healthy snack· Read Newsletters/Special activities/Practice· Always check Emails/school webpage· Come to meetings and special events· Play; read to your child every day; help him
with homework
PROCEDURES/ Handbook
· Coming to school/ dismissal · Snack/lunch· Homework· Attendance· Schedules· Birthday parties· Behavior
Thank you!
