4-5 Year Olds/Pre-K

5 year old preschool

This level is suitable for children in the age group between 4-5 years old. At this level, the curriculum and activities are structured within a 3, 4 or 5 day per week schedule. Extended day options are available!

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prek for 5 year olds
4-5 year old preschool in naperville
5 year old preschool in naperville

SCHEDULE:

2024-2025:

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

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

5 days: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri – 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

2025-2026:

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

4 days: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thu – 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

5 days: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri – 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

CLASS RATIO:

1 teacher to 10 students

CURRICULUM:

  • LANGUAGE & LITERACY

    • Play based, language and literature rich environment

    • Opportunities to express language in areas such as retelling, questioning, comparing and connecting

    • Develop phonological awareness through the use of literature, finger plays, song and games

    • Begin to understand written language by recognizing the difference between letters and words

    • Begin to identify relationships between letters and sounds

  • MATH/SCIENCE

    • Practice counting, one to one correspondence, subitising and number representation through twenty

    • Number recognition and production through twenty

    • Begin to solve simple math story problems

    • Introduce graphing, comparing sets, data collection, predicting and sorting objects 

    • Explore and investigate with science including life cycle of a butterfly

  • SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

    • Develop positive relationships and engage in conversation and play with adults and peers

    • Recognize basic emotions and manage strong emotions

    • Begin to develop empathy for others

    • Understand and follow basic rules

    • Begin to show persistence in problem solving, work independently and engage in activities for a longer period of time

  • MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

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

    • Practice letter and number formation using Handwriting Without Tears while working on proper grip and safely using scissors 

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

    • Demonstrate controlled movement

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.

teaching music in preschool

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.s, and movements.

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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.