Calvary U. M. Preschool

Serving God's Precious Children since 1980

Calvary Preschool will provide a safe, quality education that is appropriate developmentally and within a spiritual atmosphere of loving kindness.

Creative & Structured Art/Projects
Free play & learning centers
Interactive room clean-up
Music: Listening, singing, creative movement, instrumental
Math, science, reading & writing readiness skills: Counting, nature/discovery, alphabet
Large & small muscle activities
A balance of quiet & interactive time activities
Responsibility for sharing, social skills with self & others
Daily snacks provided by parents/school provides water and paper products
Prayers at snack time
Classroom visitation and story time with Pastor Mike
Good habits of health and hygiene
Field trips: Parent/guardian/relative/sitter must attend
Open house, Christmas program, & graduation program
Holiday celebrations
Birthday/special celebration
Monthly calendar/newsletter
Preschool Sunday Recognition
Payment books for ease of tuition
Scholastic Book Club

To be provided with a safe, caring environment.
To develop sensory perception as measured by growth in: visual discrimination, listening skills, smell discrimination, taste discrimination, and tactile perception.
To develop a positive self image.
To develop and express imagination, creativity, and curiosity.
To develop a sense of initiative and competence.
To grow in ability to express inner, creative impulses as measured by freedom of expression in positive ways.
To select appropriate behavior for different circumstances.
To develop a sense of identity with others.
To effectively participate in group activities and interactions with a display of fair play and good sportsmanship.
To develop a sense of responsibility and respect for the rights of others.
To become aware of environmental surroundings as a prerequisite to all further relationships.
To acquire a positive attitude toward the learning process as evidenced by: an enjoyment of literature and increased curiousity about the world and an appreciation for music.
To build a varied and firm foundation of concepts to insure intellectual growth in: color and color relationships, shape and shape relationships, grouping skills, and number and quantity concepts.
To gain independence in the personal skill of dressing one's own self (manipulation of zippers, snaps, and buttons).
To master basic skills and concepts which promote physical, intellectual, and emotional development that is age appropriate.