Preschool

Tiny Shamrocks Preschool Program

Our Tiny Shamrocks Preschool is an educational opportunity for children who are 3 and 4. Class is held two mornings a week. We strive to help students develop a love for learning, build a faith foundation, and help students grow socially. Introduction to various adademics are made in the areas of reading readiness, math, science, and social science.

Curriculum Highlights

Religion

  • God
  • Jesus Christ
  • "I am Special" curriculum

Language Art Skills

  • Story appreciation
  • Retelling of stories and songs
  • Recognize name
  • Recognize colors
  • Beginning letter recognition
  • Beginning phonics

Math Skills

  • Number recognition
  • Beginning calendar skills
  • Counting
  • Shape recognition

Physical Development

  • Develop large motor skills (climbing, hopping, heel to toe walking, throwing/catching, etc.)
  • Develop small motor skills (pencil grasp, tracing lines, stringing beads, stacking blocks, etc.)

Social Development

  • Separate from family
  • Participate in group activities
  • Demonstrate respect
  • Practice self-control
  • Manage transitions
  • Interact with peers

 

Little Shamrocks Preschool/K Prep

Pacelli Catholic Schools provides quality early childhood education for 3 and 4 year olds. Our Little Shamrocks 4 and 5-year-old program is offered 3 days per week. Kindergarten Prep, a 4 and 5-year-old program, is offered 4 afternoons per week. Students must be 4 by September 1st to enroll in Kindergarten Prep. We provide a Christian environment in which the children can experience all of the facets of preschool, such as reading and math readiness, science, health and socialization skills.

Curriculum Highlights

Religion

  • God
  • Jesus Christ
  • The Church
  • Sign of the Cross
  • "Seeds" Gospel Weeklies

Language Art Skills

  • Recognize name
  • Write first name
  • Recognize colors
  • Recognize upper case letters
  • Recognize lower case letters
  • Beginning consonant sounds
  • Name the days of the week
  • Rhyme simple words
  • Beginning Phonics

Math Skills

  • Identify numbers 1-10
  • Sequence numbers 1-10
  • Sort objects in a set
  • Match with one to one correspondence
  • Identify and name shapes
  • Identify AB patters
  • Write numbers 1-10

Physical Development

  • Master large motor skills
  • Master small motor skills

Social Development

  • Participate in group activities
  • Demonstrate respect
  • Practice self-control
  • Manage transitions
  • Demonstrate responsibility
  • Interact with peers
  • Follow 2-3 step directions
  • Work independently

Library

  • Introduction to library etiquette
  • Story predicting/questioning
  • Story structure

Little Shamrocks Preschool Offers

  • Small class sizes
  • Thematic lessons
  • "Seeds" Gospel Weeklies
  • Community service projects
  • Computers
  • Music
  • Library
  • Sharing
  • Field trips
  • Special community visitors
  • Kidstime — affordable, after-school childcare

 

 

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