FOX CHAPEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
2012-2013
A non-refundable, registration fee of $50.00 applies to each family and is payable at the time of registration. Yearly tuition may be paid in two installments due September 1, 2012 and January 15, 2013. Families needing additional payment options may contact the Preschool Business Manager. Limited Tuition Assistance is available to families in need. Please contact the Preschool Director for additional information. All information is kept in the strictest of confidence. Please note that our Preschool closes at 12:00pm the last Thursday of each month for our Teacher In-Service.
SMALL WONDERS: (Child must be eighteen months old prior to September 1, 2012.)
Children this age learn through their senses. Creating an environment that is safe, aesthetically pleasing, equipped with toys/materials designed for hands on exploration, and attended to by loving, caring staff, which promote the view that each child is a special gift from God. Young toddlers grow in confidence as they learn to socialize with others and spend short periods of time away from parents.
SW-Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am - 11:45am
SW-Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00am – 11:45am
TIME FOR TWOS: (Child must be two years old prior to September 1, 2012.)
Children learn about God’s love through the words and actions of teachers, friends, and family. Primary focus is on socializing with others, learning a routine and increasing self-confidence, particularly in a small group setting. Children discover new ideas and concepts and experience group play with an emphasis in simple Biblical virtues.
T4T’s-(two day) 9:00am -11:45am
Tuesday and Thursday
T4T’s-(three day) 9:00am – 11:45am
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
PRESCHOOL THREES: MORNING PROGRAM(S):
(Child must be three years old prior to September 1, 2012.)
This program builds on the concepts introduced in Time for Two’s and further develops a child’s spiritual growth, social interaction and cognitive development. Preschoolers are able to attend longer during circle time, follow simple directions to communicate their needs and wants to play cooperatively. Opportunities are provided for children to utilize their rapidly developing speech/language, and to explore the world around them.
3’s-A (three day) 9:00am – 12:00pm
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
3’s-B (three day) 9:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
3’s-C (four day) 9:00am-12:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
PRESCHOOL THREES: *FULL DAY PROGRAM (S)
(Child must be three years old prior September 1, 2012.)
Three year olds attending our Full Day Program attend the above identified class from 9:00am-12:00pm. *You may choose one or more afternoon programs (12:00pm-2:15pm) as follows:
MONDAY/TUESDAY-Adventures in Art (Enrollment in a primary class is not necessary)
This class focuses on each child’s creativity. The class will allow 3 and 4 year old children to experience many different art mediums including mod podge, clay printing ink, fabric and mosaics. The child will also be encouraged to express his/her artwork with words. We will begin the year reading a story each week and the child will then use different art techniques (such as collage, papier-mâché) to show or express comprehension of the story. Later into the year, the class will combine creating with verbalizing in that each child’s work of art becomes a story. This is an exciting way for a child to discover the world around him/her.
TUESDAY/MONDAY-Storytelling through Drama
Designed for children ages 3-5, they will read well-known children’s literature, studying the author and illustrator. They will re-enact stories or create original stories, enhancing self-expression. Children will be involved in set and costume design, as well as basic fundamentals of theater arts. Children will have opportunities to keep a weekly journal to explore creative writing and self-esteem. Staff will incorporate appropriate Pa Early Learning Standards into the weekly curriculum to help prepare them for academic learning.
WEDNESDAY-Sensational Science for 3’s
Why does ice freeze? How does the earth spin? When will it snow? What causes us to sneeze? Children will explore through hands-on activities, recommended science concepts for future academic learning. These include: descriptions of scientific phenomena, scientific vocabulary, and observations and experimentation to understand the natural world. Several possible topics include weather, volume, temperature, classifications of plants and animals, and health and nutrition. Emphasis for 3s will be on the senses- that objects give different senses and that these senses provide information.
THURSDAY-Math is All Around Us! (3’s) *(No class the last Thursday of each month)
Children learn to recognize the way math is an integral part of our world. Concepts of number/operation, geometry, measurement, fractions, money, time, patterns, algebraic thinking, and using data will be addressed through fun, hands-on activities and stories. Some activities include cooking, creating graphs, and ‘working in a grocery store’.
FRIDAY-Caring for Our Community
“In all things I have shown you that by working hard this way we must help the weak and remember the words of Lord Jesus, how he himself said, “It is better to give than to receive.”
It is never too early to teach children the concept of ‘giving back’. Being a faith-based preschool, it is important to give children opportunities to learn about people, animals, and places in the community that need our attention. Children will devote a specific amount of time to ‘giving back’, by being involved in activities like: writing letters to the elderly at Longwood Residential Community, making gift baskets for needy families, making cards for children involved in Helping Hands, making baskets for animal shelters, and making special cards or gifts for military families and the troops.
PREKINDERGARTEN-MORNING PROGRAM (S):
(Child must be four years old prior to September 1, 2012.)
Children in Pre-K will be practicing and mastering skills within the Pre- K PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood, which define domains of areas of learning that, assure a holistic approach to instruction. The classroom environment and materials are developmentally appropriate, addressing the emerging and older 4s. All children, regardless of their age and ability are exposed to experiences that build their skill development in approaches to learning, social/emotional development, language/literacy development, physical or motor development, creative expression, and the cognitive areas of math, science and social studies. Learning occurs within the context of play; children are engaged in concrete and hands-on discovery, and in experimentation and interaction with materials, their peers, and nurturing adults.
PRE-K -A 9:00am – 12:00pm
Monday THRU Friday
PRE-K-B 9:00am – 12:00pm
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
PREKINDERGARTEN- *FULL DAY PROGRAM (S):
(Child must be four years old prior to September 1, 2012.)
Four year olds attending our Full Day Program attend the above identified class from 9:00am-12:00pm. *You may choose one or more afternoon programs (12:00pm-2:15pm) as follows:
MONDAY/TUESDAY-Adventures in Art (Enrollment in a primary class is not necessary)
This class focuses on each child’s creativity. The class will allow 3 and 4 year old children to experience many different art mediums including mod podge, clay printing ink, fabric and mosaics. The child will also be encouraged to express his/her artwork with words. We will begin the year reading a story each week and the child will then use different art techniques (such as collage, papier-mâché) to show or express comprehension of the story. Later into the year, the class will combine creating with verbalizing in that each child’s work of art becomes a story. This is an exciting way for a child to discover the world around him/her.
TUESDAY/MONDAY-Storytelling through Drama
Designed for children ages 3-5, they will read well-known children’s literature, studying the author and illustrator. They will re-enact stories or create original stories, enhancing self-expression. Children will be involved in set and costume design, as well as basic fundamentals of theater arts. Children will have opportunities to keep a weekly journal to explore creative writing and self-esteem. Staff will incorporate appropriate Pa Early Learning Standards into the weekly curriculum to help prepare them for academic learning.
WEDNESDAY--Math is All Around Us! (4’s)
Children learn to recognize the way math is an integral part of our world. Concepts of number/operation, geometry, measurement, fractions, money, time, patterns, algebraic thinking, and using data will be addressed through fun, hands-on activities and stories. Some activities include cooking, creating graphs, and ‘working in a grocery store’. Staff will utilize the PA Early Learning Standards into the 4’s curriculum.
THURSDAY-Sensational Science for 4’s *(No class-the last Thursday of each month)
Why does ice freeze? How does the earth spin? When will it snow? What causes us to sneeze? Children will explore through hands-on activities, recommended science concepts for future academic learning. These include: descriptions of scientific phenomena, scientific vocabulary, and observations and experimentation to understand the natural world. Several possible topics include weather, volume, temperature, classifications of plants and animals, and health and nutrition. Emphasis for 4s will address questions about inferred phenomena, such as “Why does a plant need roots?” Staff will utilize the PA Early Learning Standards into the 4’s curriculum.
FRIDAY-Caring for Our Community
“In all things I have shown you that by working hard this way we must help the weak and remember the words of Lord Jesus, how he himself said, “It is better to give than to receive.”
It is never too early to teach children the concept of ‘giving back’. Being a faith-based preschool, it is important to give children opportunities to learn about people, animals, and places in the community that need our attention. Children will devote a specific amount of time to ‘giving back’, by being involved in activities like: writing letters to the elderly at Longwood Residential Community, making gift baskets for needy families, making cards for children involved in Helping Hands, making baskets for animal shelters, and making special cards or gifts for military families and the troops.
*Full Day Program, afternoon classes are subject to change based on availability. Every effort will be made to accommodate classes scheduled as shown. Oour Preschool closes at 12:00pm on the last Thursday of each month for Teacher-in-Service.
