Providing a quality Christian education with developmentally appropriate hands-on, active-learning for over 30 years!
Providing a quality Christian education with developmentally appropriate hands-on, active-learning for over 30 years!
Zion Lutheran Pre-School Offers
Half-Day & Extended Day Pre-School Programs:
AM Classes 9:00-11:30
Extended Day 11:30-2:00
PM Classes 12:30 - 3:00
Preschool for children who are
3 years old
*MUST BE POTTY TRAINED*
9:00-11:30 a.m. Wednesday & Friday
Preschool for children who are 4 years old or who are 5 years old and not in Kindergarten
9:00-11:30 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri.
11:30 - 2:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday
EXTENDED LEARNING DAYS
for children who are 4 years old or who are 5 years old and not in Kindergarten
*Parents will be required to send a packed lunch for their child. We do not serve lunch.*
11:30 - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday
11:30 -2:00 p.m. . Monday, Wednesday & Friday
11:30 - 2:00 p.m. . Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri.
Each child is unique -- a special gift from God to be cared for, loved and nurtured. Children should grow and learn while having fun! A caring, Christian community provides the best atmosphere for a child’s early education. Zion’s education philosophy focuses on the child rather than the teacher. We believe that children learn best through their own discoveries, active cooperative learning, experiments, questioning, sharing, speaking and listening. As teachers, our role is to make the children’s activities as fun and interesting as possible and then guide the children through these activities -- not dictate them. Also, through our everyday actions we will be serving as constant Christian role models to the children.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” Matthew 19:14
In a HighScope preschool program, teachers ignite children’s interest in learning by creating an environment that encourages them to explore learning materials and interact with adults and peers. We focus on supporting early learners as they make decisions, build academic skills, develop socially and emotionally, and become part of a classroom community.
Active learning is at the center of the HighScope Curriculum. It’s the foundation of young children gaining knowledge through their natural play and interactions with the environment, events, and other people.
Foster faith and learning for children and families through relationships and the love of God.
· Share the love of God with family, children and community
· Develop the whole child
· Walk with family with faith
· Educate the youth in a warm, learning, nurturing environment
· Be the hands and feet of Christ by example
· Maintain an active relationship with the congregation
· Utilize our indoor and outdoor facilities/property to provide a diverse learning experience
· Incorporate daily prayer
· Participate in acts of service to the church and community
· Provide opportunities for the child to grow educationally, spiritually and socially
· Provide spiritual tools to families
· Have regular and open communication with families
· Maintain a clean, safe learning environment
· Nurture all relationships by being compassionate and kind
· Communicate church services and activities are available to all
· Communicate to the congregation needs and events
· Provide opportunities to experience and enjoy God’s creation outdoors
· Provide opportunities for students, teachers, families and Zion members to connect and develop relationships
· Provide intergenerational opportunities to connect preschool students with older members of the congregation
· Incorporate music into students’ learning experience