3-4 Year Olds

Preschool for 3 and 4 yr olds

This level is suitable for children in the age group between 3-4 years old. At this level, the curriculum and activities are structured within a 2 or 3 day per week schedule. Extended day options are available!

Premier preschool for 3 and 4 yr olds in Naperville
preschool in naperville for 3 year olds
preschool for 4 year olds
4 year old preschool

SCHEDULE:

2 days: Tue/Thu – 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

3 days: Mon/Tue/Thu – 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

3 days: Mon/Wed/Fri – 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

CLASS RATIO:

1 teacher to 8 students

CURRICULUM:

  • LANGUAGE & LITERACY

    • Play based, language rich environment ripe for learning new vocabulary

    • Opportunities to express language using complete sentences

    • Develop phonological awareness and foundational reading skills through the use of literature, fingerplays, song and rhyme

    • Begin to understand written language by learning to produce letters in a child’s name

  • MATH/SCIENCE

    • Practice counting, one to one correspondence, and number representation through ten

    • Number recognition through ten

    • Exposure to mathematical language through literature and song

    • Explore and investigate with science such as sink and float

  • SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

    • Develop positive relationships with adults and peers

    • Interact verbally with peers, beginning to move from parallel play

    • Recognize basic emotions and proper responses for big feelings

    • Understand and follow basic rules

  • MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

    • Practice with fine motor skills using crayons, markers, paint, puzzle, floam, playdough and so much more!

    • Begin to form letters in name using skills taught in Handwriting Without Tears and begin to safely use scissors

    • Practice gross motor skills such as climbing, running, digging, pedaling, and throwing

INCLUDED IN ALL CLASSES → SPANISH, MUSIC, SANCTUARY TIME, SNACK, LARGE OPEN GYM, OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND

INCLUDED IN ALL CLASSES → SPANISH, MUSIC, SANCTUARY TIME, SNACK, LARGE OPEN GYM, OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND

INCLUDED IN ALL GRADE LEVELS

Enrichment Classes

GSLP is excited about the “extras” that our curriculum includes in all grade levels for the total development of the child.

Music class is part of the enrichment at GSLP

Music Class

When music and movement are a natural, joyous part of childhood, children benefit greatly in many areas of life. At GSLP, our Musikgarten music teacher is making a difference with music! Each class meets twice a month for a 20 minute session. Class includes singing, musical instruments, and creative movement.

Learn a second language during enrichment classes

Spanish Class

Introducing children to a second language as early as possible fosters healthy brain development, encourages positive social skills, and lays a solid foundation for effective communication skills that will last a lifetime.

Our Spanish teacher meets with each class twice per month for a 20 minute session. Concepts learned in English are also taught in Spanish including greetings, colors, weather terms, farm animals, numbers, and foods. All concepts are learned through songs, games, finger plays, and movements.

Monthly prayer for children in the sanctuary

Sanctuary

Once a month we meet in our church sanctuary to sing songs, talk about our Christian theme, and pray together. Some of our Christian themes include God made me special, the Creation story, giving thanks, Advent, the birth of Jesus, Baptism, and Easter.