Preschool
The philosophy of our preschool is that all children are a gift from God and are created in His image. Therefore, our response is to provide a Christian environment that encourages social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual development of the whole child. The philosophy of the First United Methodist Preschool is that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring, and discovery. The staff strives to nurture and encourage these qualities in children.
CLASSES
Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. We serve children age 12 months to 5 years of age.
CURRICULUM
We are a child-centered, play-based center. Our children learn through teacher lead play experiences:
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Faith Based
Our preschool is based on the Christian faith and rooted in the Bible. Our children attend a chapel service on Thursdays each week. The children are also taught a monthly Bible verse. We strive to teach children by example that we are to treat others as we would like to be treated.
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Creative Curriculum
Our primary curriculum is Creative Curriculum (You can find more information about it at Teachingstrategies.com). This education system was chosen because it allows each teacher to personalize lessons for their classes’ interests and abilities. Our teachers individualize their lesson plans and spend time with each child one on one or in a small group to further their person education.
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STEAM
Our preschool programs include Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math even in our youngest classrooms. Teachers provide open ended materials to encourage critical thinking and problem solving. This prepares them for using the scientific method as they progress in their education.
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Loose Parts/Piaget Learning Style
It is our philosophy that children actively construct knowledge as they explore the world around them. We use Loose Parts as a way to bring everyday items into the children’s world. Teachers set up interesting play stations and allow the children to manipulate the items in their own way.
WANT TO LEARN MORE
If you would like to have a tour and would like more information, contact us by email (preschool@fumcm.org) or by phone: 615-890-7316.
