3 — 4 years old
Preschool
Three’s Curriculum
We educate and nurture in a faith focused setting!
Bible
At three your child will really begin to have a better understanding of the Bible lessons being taught daily. We utilize the Abeka Christian Curriculum Bible Program. Nondenominational Bible stories are taught daily, and the class holds a discussion on what the story means. The goal of discussions is to further your child’s understanding of Jesus Christ and the love he has for each one of us. Your child can deepen their faith in God while attending our preschool program, building a strong foundation on which to build a Christian life.
Thematic Units
Frog Street Threes includes 9 thematic units integrating literacy, math, science, social studies, social-emotional connections, STEAM, technology, assessment and family engagement. The curriculum is child-centered and intentional in instruction. It encourages joyful learning with high-interest topics and materials that keep students engaged and having fun!
THEMES: Awesome Me, My
Family & Friends, Color, Shape & Size, Safe & Healthy Me, Favorite Tales & Rhymes, Creative Me, On the
Go, Amazing Critters, Animals.
Conscious Discipline
Frog Street Threes includes the comprehensive classroom management and social-emotional component, Conscious Discipline®. Conscious Discipline® creates a learning environment where children feel safe and loved. Children learn to build a strong social-emotional foundation from which children can learn to solve conflicts and manage their emotions.
“Self regulation is the key to school readiness and more powerful than IQ as a predictor of academic achievement.” – Becky Bailey, PhD
Fernando the puppet is an integral part of implementing the activities for our students. He Fernando is the frog ambassador for the curriculum and will be used to engage the student in our activities.
Learning Domains
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT - This domain incorporates engaging read-a-louds, vocabulary skills, formal introduction to the alphabet, phonological awareness, and writing skills. Engaging books from our literacy library, vocabulary cards, photo activity cards, alphabet stories, and hands-on activity cards are just some of the many tools used to foster language development in our threes.
FOUNDATIONAL MATH - Math skills are presented throughout the program along a continuum that allows children to take what they know about one concept and apply it to the next. Each week a skill is highlighted and activities are provided so children can practice that skill in different context and with a variety of materials.
STEAM - STEAM lessons are offered weekly. STEAM is an acronym for Science. Technology.
Engineering. Arts. & Math. Steam activities combine various disciplines to develop
deeper mathematical and scientific foundations that children will need to be competitive
in the workforce as they mature into adults. STEAM activities also develop thinking, reasoning, teamwork, investigative and creative skills.
Practice Centers
Practice centers are small group workstations. Children work independently with materials on tasks that are specifically designed to support daily objectives and concepts. Centers provide children an opportunity and place for children to practice important skills, as well as, interact with their peers.
Parent Communication
We are proud of our threes classrooms and all of the wonderful activities we are doing with the children. Each month, parents will receive a Frog Street PATT (Parents Are Teachers Too) with developmental information and things to try at home that will enhance what your child is learning at school. Our ProCare Parent app gives you information about your child’s day straight to your phone or computer. Teachers can send photos, information about what your child is learning, events, meals, diapering/toileting, and more. This is a great tool to keep lines of communication open with your child’s teacher. Of course, our teachers are always available face-to-face with our open-door policy!