ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL
PRESCHOOL
Student/Teacher Ratio 12 to 1
Educational
Assistant
School Day
2-Day PM (T-TH) 12:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(3 years old)
Purpose Statement
The goal of Zion Lutheran School is to help students
develop a relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Although much time is spent on
spiritual and academic growth, significant emphasis is placed on the
socialization of the children.
School
Readiness
Children entering Zion Lutheran School programs will meet
certain readiness requirements:
1.
Exhibit appropriate social behaviors and
personal control.
2.
Exhibit control over personal habits such as
bathroom needs.
Spiritual
Life
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Chapel: Although afternoon students do not
attend our Wednesday morning all-school chapel as a class, parents and
preschoolers are welcome to join us in the gym at 8:45 any Chapel day for this
special worship time. Pastors
visit the classroom once a week to teach the Bible lesson that corresponds with
the teacher’s lesson.
Academic
Life
Language
Arts & Reading: Scholastic
materials promote the skills for children to prepare themselves for
reading. They are taught to speak,
listen, and use words correctly.
The children also participate in phonic exercises and begin to
understand concepts of printed material.Mathematics: Special attention is given to help the
children count by making number-to-object relationships. Students also receive varied
experiences as they learn sizes and shapes. They learn measurement, addition and subtraction with
manipulatives and patterns.
Science: In order for the children to understand
our world, attention is given to the study of plants, people, and physical
elements. The students are also
able to care for living things such as pets and plants.
Social
Studies: Teaching children
about social studies concepts provide a way to make children aware of the world
around them. This allows children
to experience how families, communities, and society work together.
Physical Education: Physical Education is a class designed
to develop coordination and large motor skills. Various exercises, games, and group activities provide
learning and practice.
Music: The children become familiar with basic
elements of music along with experiences in a variety of music.Art: Self expression is encouraged through
words, play dough, markers paints, crayons, music and other mediums with
attention paid to visual detail.
Library: The students visit the school library
once a week. They enjoy story time along with checking out books for personal
enjoyment.
Grade
Activities
Field Trips: In order to appreciate our community
and the world that God has created, a number of field trips are taken into the
community for awareness and experience. |
Christmas Program or Easter Program: The students
alternate their musical program each year between these two offerings.
Special Activities: Social development at this age is
imperative. We encourage all
children to get along with others, plan ahead by asking questions and
anticipating future events, share with others, care for oneself and belongings,
follow directions, play fairly, think of others, and most importantly, learn
that Jesus loves them. |
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