2-3 Year Olds

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Our 2s program is suitable for children in the age group between 2-3 years old
(turning 3 between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026).
This program is ideal for children who have met
developmental milestones for a 2 year old such as:
speaks 50-100 words, uses 2-4 word sentences, walks alone,
walks (not climbs) up and down stairs with railing,
uses simple phrases, follows simple routines, playing with friends.
Diapering will be available in this program.

Preschool for 2 and 3 year olds
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2-3 yr old preschool

2024 - 2025:

SCHEDULE for 2s:

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

SCHEDULE for Older 2s:

2 days: Wed/Fri - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

2025 - 2026:

SCHEDULE for 2-3s:

2 days: Mon/Wed - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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

CLASS RATIO:

1 teacher to 7 students

CURRICULUM:

  • LANGUAGE & LITERACY

    • Play based, language rich environment where children are exposed to new vocabulary

    • Opportunities to express language, especially needs and wants

    • Exposure to nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and literature throughout the day

    • Beginning to recognize their own name

  • MATH/SCIENCE

    • Counting and one to one correspondence

    • Basic color and shape recognition

    • Mathematical language such as bigger and smaller, shorter and taller

    • Exploring and investigating with science such as mixing colors and planting seeds

  • SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

    • Beginning to develop positive relationships with adults and peers

    • Recognize basic emotions

    • Begin to understand and follow rules

    • Begin to share materials and take turns

  • MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

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

    • 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

enrichment classes for little kids

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

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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 for preschoolers

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.

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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.