We have 3 day and 4 day programs available for 3 year olds.  Our 3 day program is held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.  Our 4 day program is held Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.  A child is eligible for this class if he or she turns 3 on or before September 1st.  Class ratios are as follows:

Three-year olds/10-12 per class: 2 adults

During the school year, your child will work on the following skills.  Our three-year olds are the perfect age to begin expanding their oral language development and to explore the concepts that are the foundation for early literacy learning.  These guidelines are in correlation with the United Methodist Association of Preschools. (U.M.A.P.) Your child will be evaluated on the following skills according to the development expectations of his or her own individual assessment.  Therefore, we ask that you avoid pressuring your child or becoming overly anxious about their efforts.  Remember, they are trying their hardest and praise and encouragement are all they need to start them on life's long journey into education.

Language Lessons:

• Begins alphabet recognition

• Learns association of letter sounds (phonics)

• Learning rhythm and word patterns

Concept Lessons:

• Opposites

• Identifies similarities and differences

• Basic sequencing patterns

• Classification and sorting

• Pattern identification

• Matching items that go together

• Learn name - first, last

• Sets table setting

• Shapes

• Colors

• Calendar (months, days of week, seasons)

Math Lessons:

• Counting in order

• Numbers 1 to 10

• Numbers 1 to 20

• Numbers 1 to 30

• Counts sets of objects to 5 and 10

Social Development Lesons:

• Respects others

• Respects environment

• Exhibits self-control

• Follows rules inside and outside

• Interacts with other children

• Is able to express feelings

• Handles problems verbally

• Speaks comfortably in groups (circle time and show and tell)

• Cooperates with teachers and other students

Christian Education Lessons:

• Participation in prayer

• Participation in Christian music

• Develops good self-concept as a child of God and a person of value

• Opportunities to know the creative power of God and enjoy the world

• Share in the joys and benefits of the Christian community

• Opportunities to experience the trust of their environment and teachers through boundaries set for them and know of God's love for all God's creation, including people of different cultures, races, and religions

• Experience Christian faith through Bible stories, pictures, songs, Bible verses, and play activities that lift up religious meanings that are age appropriate.

Music Education Lessons:

• Experiences with sound and music

• Opportunities for singing

• Rhythmic activities and movement with music

• Participation in musical games

• Experience listening and responding to different types of music

• Introduction of rhythm instruments, scarves, parachute, etc.

Your child will also be introduced to a variety of thematic lessons throughout the school year. These lessons will include:

School Rules, Getting to Know our Friends, I'm Me, I'm Special, I Have Feelings, Fire Prevention, Community Helpers, Halloween Fun and Safety, Pumpkins and Jack-O-Lanterns, Thanksgiving Harvest, Healthy Eating, Families, Good Manners, The Christmas Story, Christmas Program, Winter, Snow and Ice, We Care for Pets, Be My Valentine, Healthy Teeth, Transportation, St. Patrick's Day, Kites and Wind, Easter Story, Spring, Plants and Seeds, Butterflies and Caterpillars, Mother's Spa Day, Dad's Olympics, Camping, Zoo Animals, Circus Fun.