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K-Prep is a transitional class designed for students who are chronologically five years of age by September 1st but whose average developmental age is younger than five. Placement in this program is determined using results obtained from the Gesell Developmental Instrument which is administered to all students applying for kindergarten. by the This class provides hands-on activities which help students progress in all areas of development but particularly in the areas of fine motor, gross motor, visual perception, and social skills. Learning centers and hands-on activities are an integral part of each day. Faith and monthly themes are integrated into all curricula which include phonics, handwriting, math, science, social studies, art, music, physical education, and computer. The maximum class size is sixteen and the teacher is assisted by a teacher’s aide. The students wear uniforms and attend from 8:30 to 3:15 each day. Children enrolled in K-Prep attend kindergarten the following year.
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K-Prep Curriculum |
Faith
* Creation, Noah, Abram to Abraham
* Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob & Esau,
* Joseph, Moses, Ten Commandments
* Joshua, Gideon, Samson
* Samuel, Saul, David, Solomon
* John the Baptist, Jesus' Birth
* Disciples, Jesus' Miracles, The Samaritan Woman
* The Lord's Prayer, Lazarus, The Triumphal Entry*
* Feet Washing, Gethsemane, Jesus' Trials, Easter
* Holy Spirit, Stephen, Saul to Paul, Paul's Letters
Themes
* God made ME - what will I be?
* Gathering God’s Harvest
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Helping Hands from Thankful Hearts
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Jesus is Coming – Open Your Heart
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Brrrrr…. -Jesus Warms Our Hearts
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A Joyful Heart is a Healthy Heart G
* God Loves All Creatures Great and Small
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Celebrate New Life
* Moving Along God’s Way
Math
* Classifying by Attributes
* Shapes
* Patterns
* Number Knowledge
* Graphing
* Adding
* Subtracting
* Money
* Days of Week, Months of Year
* Counting to 100
* Number Recognition to 20
* Number Formation 1-10
* Time to the Hour
Language Arts
* Letter Recognition
* Letter Formation
* Letter Sounds
* Color Words
* Number Words
* Bob Books
Science
* My Body
* Health
* Nutrition
* Insects
* Animals
Social Studies
*Self Concept
* My Home
* Community Helpers
* Texas
* My Country
Art, Crafts, & Projects
* Identify Colors
* Identify Textures
* Identify Forms
* Create Artworks Using Color, Forms, and Lines
* Cutting
* Pasting
* Drawing
* Painting
* Printmaking
Music
* Sing Independently
* Sing In a Group
* Play Musical Games
* Identify Steady Beat
* Identify Higher/Lower
* Identify Louder/Softer
* Identify Faster/Slower
* Use Rhythm Instruments
Field trips, Special Events & Activities
* Farmers' Market
* Harvest Hoe-Down
* Grandparents' Day
* Thanksgiving Feast
* Birthday Party for Jesus
* Jesus Loves me Party
* Resurrection Party
Curricula: Concordia Faith, Books by Bob, Everyday Math, McMillan Math & Music.
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