At CFMC Preschool, everything that happens during the school day is considered a part of our curriculum. Age-appropriate, written curriculums are used as guides for teachers of the various age levels. Learning opportunities are presented in a hands-on, child-centered, developmentally appropriate sequence through the use of small and large group activities, learning centers, outdoor play, and special events.
We offer weekly Motor Skills classes for all ages. The focus of this class is to help children develop their large motor skills in an age-appropriate setting. We have also consulted with an occupational therapist for ideas for activities that will help the children develop their core strength.
We use a Bible curriculum where all ages study the same monthly Bible story, lesson, and verse. Of course, each age level will approach the story in ways that are appropriate for their age level. This allows families with more than one child in the Preschool to discuss the monthly story, concept, and verse at home as a family.
All Ages
Certain special events and class parties are scheduled for the various age groups during the school year. Check out the Age Level Curriculum Charts and the Preschool Calendar to see what special events we offer for each age level.
1 Year Olds
Children enrolled in our 1-year-old classes will spend the morning playing and interacting with other children while you enjoy your morning out. Our staff seeks to incorporate “play” with music, movement, and manipulative toys along with developmentally appropriate art activities. These children have outdoor play each day and music and motor skills weekly. Children may participate in our 1-year-old classes two days a week on either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.
View the 1-Year-Old Curriculum Chart
2 Year Olds
Our 2’s classes provide Bible-based, hands-on, age-appropriate activities for their class. Time is spent helping children develop socialization skills and getting used to a daily routine. These children have outdoor play each day, music and motor skills weekly and chapel twice a month.
An optional parent meeting is offered in January as a time to discuss the child’s development at that point in the year. Children in 2’s classes present a brief Christmas program for their parents. Our 2-year old’s attend two days a week, either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.
View the 2-Year-Old Curriculum Chart
3 Year Olds
The written curriculum for our 3-year-olds classes includes Handwriting without Tears, DLM Early Childhood Program: Under Construction Beginning Math, Phonemic Awareness/Pre-Reading curriculum and an updated Bible curriculum. 3′s Classes also use portions of the Second Step curriculum throughout the year. Sequential pre-math and fine-motor skills are incorporated into weekly and monthly units of study.
3’s classes have outdoor play each day, music, chapel and motor skills weekly. These children have at least one field trip away from Preschool each year. 3 year olds may attend three days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday or Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.)
3’s classes present two programs for parents each year, one before Thanksgiving and one at the end of April. An optional meeting for parents of children in our 3’s classes is held in the spring for parents to discuss their child’s development with their child’s teacher.
Children in our 3’s classes may also stay for Lunch Bunch Monday through Thursday from 12 Noon until 1 PM for an additional fee of $5 per day or for a monthly prepaid amount.
View the 3-Year-Old Curriculum Chart
4 Year Olds
The written curriculum for our 4’s classes includes Handwriting without Tears, DLM Early Childhood Program: Under Construction Beginning Math, Phonemic Awareness/Pre-Reading curriculum and an updated Bible curriculum. 4′s Classes also use the Second Step curriculum throughout the year. Sequential pre-math and fine-motor skills are incorporated into weekly and monthly units of study. This year, we will introduce a few sight words beginning in January.
4’s classes have outdoor play each day, music, chapel, Spanish and motor skills weekly. These children also have at least one field trip away from Preschool each year. They participate in a Kindergarten Adventures Week in the spring. 4 year olds may attend 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) or 4 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.)
4’s classes present two programs for parents each year, one before Thanksgiving and one at the end of the school year. An evaluation is sent home to parents in the fall and a conference for parents is scheduled during the spring to discuss their child’s readiness for Kindergarten with their child’s teacher.
Children in our 4-year-olds classes may also stay for Lunch Bunch Monday through Thursday from 12 Noon until 1 PM for an additional fee of $5 per day or for a monthly prepaid amount.
View the 4-Year-Old & Young Fives Curriculum Chart
Young Fives Class
Children in our Young Fives class use the same curriculum as children who are in 4′s classes. In addition, the Young Fives class will use some supplemental curriculum and participate in some additional learning activities.
The Young Fives class have outdoor play each day, music, chapel, Spanish and Motor Skills weekly. These children also have at least one field trip away from Preschool each year. They participate in a Kindergarten Adventures Week in the spring. The Young Fives class is a 4 day class which meets from 9 AM until 1 PM each day.
The Young Fives class presents two programs for parents each year along with the 4′s classes, one before Thanksgiving and one at the end of the school year. An evaluation is sent home to parents in the fall and a conference for parents is scheduled during the spring to discuss their child’s readiness for Kindergarten with their child’s teacher.