Preschool

Our program is carefully designed to promote the physical, social, mental, and spiritual development of the young child. We implement the High/Scope Curriculum in our classrooms. This research validated approach provides an active participatory learning experience that builds essential school readiness skills. In addition to addressing traditional academic subjects, the High/Scope Curriculum promotes independence, curiosity, decision making, cooperation, persistence, creativity, & problem solving in young children. Christian principles are woven into the fabric of every day & every interaction among children and adults.

WE BELIEVE LEARNING OCCURS WHEN

children are loved, accepted & respected
teacher/child ratios are low
the total environment is child-centered
children are comfortable and free:

to experience
to discover
to interact with peers
to express themselves
to develop independence
to make choices

The daily schedule is planned to provide a balance of activities:

indoor/outdoor
quiet/active
individual/small group/large group
large muscle/small muscle
child initiated/teacher initiated

FUMC PRESCHOOL TEACHING STAFF

Because the first six years of a child’s life are the most formative, teachers are selected carefully:

Degreed teachers who demonstrate knowledge and experience in early childhood education.
Teachers who share their growing personal faith in appropriate ways with young children.

Scripture for Today

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” - 1 John:18 NIV

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