3-4 Year 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, 3, or 4 day per week schedule. Extended day options are available!
SCHEDULE:
2024-2025:
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.
2025-2026:
2 days: Wed/Fri – 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.
4 days: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu - 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
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.
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.
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.