Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool is excited about the “extras” that our curriculum includes for the total development of the child.
- Musikgarten taught by Mrs. Philo
- View Mrs. Philo’s Bio
- “When music and movement are a natural, joyous part of childhood, children benefit greatly in many areas of life. Language development, self-expression, memory skills, concentration, social interaction, fine motor skills, listening, problem-solving, teamwork, goal setting, and coordination are all impacted by early music and movement education. What’s more, as a child learns to play music, other areas of development – creativity, family bonding, self-esteem, confidence, emotional development – are also positively impacted.” -Musikgarten Philosophy
- Our Musikgarten music teacher meets with each class every other week for a 20-minute session. The sessions include singing, musical instruments, and creative movement.
- Foreign Language – Spanish taught by Señora Doris
- View Señora Doris’s Bio
- Many experts believe that 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.
- “Between the ages of 3 and 5, children are like intuitive little sponges that can absorb up to five or even more languages at a time.”
-Betsy Hanna, director of the regional Berlitz Language Center in Robinson, PA (from the Pittsburgh Tribune – Review) - Alternating weeks, our Spanish teacher meets with each class for a 20-minute session. Concepts learned in English are also taught in Spanish. Some concepts include: greetings, colors, weather terms, farm animals, numbers, and foods; all learned through songs, games, fingerplays, and movements.
- Sanctuary Time
- 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.