Pre- K3 Curriculum
Pre-K3 is designed to develop reading readiness, cognitive development, physical development, social/emotional behavior and religious growth. The program encourages students to develop a strong, positive self-outlook and recognize themselves not only as individuals, but as members of a school community. Students are encouraged to explore, engage and create in a variety of settings including whole group, small group and one-to-one instruction with the teacher and an instructional assistant. The daily schedule allows time for creative play, independent explorations, self-study, and rest. As the year progresses, children will develop and begin to see themselves as competent learners.
A balanced schedule of activities, rest, and nutritious meals and snacks are provided for the physical well-being of the children. Spiritual growth is fostered through religious observances, Mass, prayer services, and daily activities.
Spanish immersion is introduced at a minimum of 50% of the academic day. The Spanish language is supported with English to ensure understanding and full acquisition.
Language Arts/Fundamentales de Lenguaje
Students are exposed to a variety of print rich materials and have hands-on practice with free writing through the use of journals, centers, and manipulatives. Students will develop oral communication and listening skills by continuously sharing ideas, experiences, and responding to stories during daily story time. The students will also increase their vocabulary by identifying objects, names, and also are introduced to letters and letter sounds.
Mathematics/Matematicas
The mathematics program is hands on, interactive, and explorative. Students learn mathematical concepts by using a variety of manipulatives, artwork, and games. The students count daily, review months of the year, days of the week, and patterns through our daily calendar time. The students will also develop awareness of basic shapes, colors, recognition of numbers 0-10, and one-to-one correspondence through song and play.
Physical Development
The students are engaged, challenged, and encouraged daily in developing gross motor and fine motor skills. Students participate twice weekly in Physical Education. The students are also taught through music in motion, playground time and other various activities to increase their gross motor development. The students also gradually develop fine motor coordination through pre-writing, center play, and art creations/activities.
Social/Emotional Development
Throughout the year, the students will develop a positive self-image. Students will be introduced to instructional and listening skills during the daily morning circle time. The teachers and instructional assistants will constantly model proper behavior to teach and show children self-awareness and responsibility for all actions in any situation. Students will have other opportunities to display and develop self-help skills, self-control, and consideration for others throughout their day.
Religion
The students begin to understand their role as a member of Christ’s family by participating in daily prayer and a weekly prayer service. Students become aware of God’s life and gifts received by His grace during daily religion time. The religion course follows the Archdiocesan standards using the God Made Everything curriculum. Each day begins with an opening prayer and closes with a final prayer.
Enrichment
The academic week is completed with engaging classes that include Music, Physical Education, Art, Library, and Technology. The students engage daily in a craft or free art project that corresponds to the theme of the month. Several field trips and in-school programs are provided throughout the school year to enhance the curriculum. Weekly dance classes are also offered after school for registered students.
Pre-K3 Highlights
- Alphabet Portfolio
- Trick-Or-Treating At Incarnate Word High School
- Blessing Of The Animals Prayer Service
- Prayer Service Weekly
- Book Character Day
- Christmas Program
- Field Trips
- Fiesta Shoebox Parade