Programs
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6
Overview
All of our classes have a focus on faith based education as well as achieving developmental milestones and growth in eight areas. These areas include:
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Physical Development
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Approaches to Learning
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Social and Emotional Development
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Language and Literacy
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Mathematical Thinking
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Scientific Inquiry
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Social Studies
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Creative Expression Through the Arts
Although the foundation of all of our classes is the same, each classroom is structured to meet each child's specific developmental needs. Read on to find out more about what to expect from each of our classrooms.
Bobcat (3 -24 Months) Class
Because of the age and needs of the children in this classroom, children create there own schedule. There are no exact feeding or nap times. We believe that infants should eat when they are hungry and sleep when they are tired. Infants, not unlike all children, should be exposed to as many sensory and learning opportunities as possible. Teachers in this classroom have a weekly lesson plan with skills that they have outlined to focus on. Lessons for this age group initially focus on physical development and shift to basic social skills like sharing and cooperation as they master skills and grow.
Flamingo (12-24 Months) Class
Children in this classroom will begin to express more independence each day. They will be more physically-capable— being able to walk, run and play as their muscle groups develop. Unlike the Bobcats classroom, the Flamingo classroom will focus on independence, motor development, and increasing attention and focus. Children will continue to be exposed to as many sensory and learning opportunities as possible. Lesson plans with activities that teachers have outlined for the week which support the educational and physical development of children in the Flamingo class will be developed weekly.
Manatee (24-36 Months) Class
Children in this classroom will begin to express their wants and needs more vigorously. Children will also begin to potty-train. Character development is especially important at this age as children develop problem-solving skills that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Unlike the Flamingo classroom, the Manatee classroom will be a classroom focused on continued independence, increasing attention and focus, as well as character development based on Biblical principles and again, potty-training! Children will continue to be exposed to as many sensory and learning opportunities as possible. A lesson plan with activities supporting the educational and physical development of children in the Manatee class will be developed weekly.
Gator (2-3 Year Old) Class
Children in this classroom will be exposed to more direct instruction in line with how a traditional primary school classroom will function. Children should be able to communicate and problem solve more effectively as well as learn and master concepts like numbers, letters, letter sounds and shapes. Children in this classroom should already be potty-trained; however, if they have not mastered this skill yet there will be a focus on this. Unlike the Manatee classroom, the Gator classroom will be focused on more complex, abstract educational concepts that will allow children to better understand the world around them. Character development is very important at this age as well. More complex, yet developmentally appropriate Bible stories will be used to help illustrate character development skills at this age. As always, children will continue to be exposed to as many sensory and learning opportunities as possible. Lesson plans with activities that teachers have outlined supporting the overall development of children in the Gator classroom will be developed weekly.
This classroom will function like a kindergarten classroom with developmentally appropriate activities for children not yet of kindergarten age. Unlike the Gator classroom, The Panther classroom is closely monitored by the state of Florida and as such is a bit more rigorous in its standards and learning goals. Children in this classroom will be expected to meet certain learning goals, assessed at different times during the school year that are appointed to us from the state of Florida. Children in this classroom should already be potty-trained as the rigor of the curriculum does not allow the time to focus on this skill. Character development is still very important at this age and will as such be touched on throughout each school day in the form of Bible stories and lessons. As always children will continue to be exposed to as many sensory and learning opportunities as possible. A lesson plan supporting the overall development of children in the Panther classroom with activities that teachers have outlined will be developed weekly.