Curriculum

Council Oak Preschool bases its curriculum on the philosophy that children learn through play. Classroom routines encourage active involvement, meaningful experimentation, and reinforcement through repetition. Sensory, motor, perceptual and language skills are introduced through materials and activities which are both child-centered and teacher-directed. Work is planned which emphasizes the process rather that the product, fostering a sense of accomplishment and pride.

Classrooms include learning centers, which include dramatic play, art, books, science, math, blocks, and manipulatives. The teachers base their weekly plans on different themes or units that are relevant and suitable for the children’s age level and are capable of leading to many activities and discussions.

Bible stories are included in our curriculum and are chosen to enhance the units or themes that the teacher may be working on. A short prayer is said at lunch with all the children. Council Oak encourages loving, caring relationships with others in a Christian environment.

Music

In addition to singing in the classroom, children in all classes attend music with our music teacher. Emphasis is on enjoyment of music and movement. Children are exposed to instruments, rhythm, finger plays, singing and music from other cultures.

Art

Art has a daily place in all of our classrooms. Children enjoy doing crafts and artistic activities related to our planned themes. In addition to these projects, children in our threes, fours and Ready Rockets will attend art class twice a week. The emphasis is on developing a love of art, learning the fundamentals of art and free expression.

Physical Fitness

Physical development is an important part of growing for all children. Our Physical Fitness class will be offered to all children each day they are at school. Our goal is to develop our gross motor skills and our love for physical fitness to maintain healthy lifestyles.