Welcome to Preschool!
Our Pre-Kindergarten is composed of students age 15 months -5 years old. Students in the Pre-K learn entirely in Mandarin Chinese or Spanish through immersion instruction. During children's early childhood, their brains are uniquely able to acquire a second language, building a strong foundation for academic learning in two languages.
Young children learn by doing. They are full of curiosity, creativity, and they learn to explore the world through ideas, thoughts and observations. Children develop literacy and gain an understanding of basic concepts in math and science; they learn to express themselves through language, art, music and movement.
In our preschool program, we engage students through a variety of multi-sensory experiences and differentiated learning activities, using open-ended materials that ignite children's imaginations. We encourage children to learn how to explore new ideas, take risks, use context clues, work independently, cooperate with classmates, follow instructions, and maintain self-control.
We facilitate the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of students while promoting a strong sense of community. The structure and routine of the program make children feel safe and secure as they learn to anticipate the sequence of the day and understand the expectation of school.
Core Curriculum
A major focus of the preschool program is on the development of social skills. Hands-on and experiential skill development is individualized, as well as in small groups. Children develop independence and work on problem solving. Children learn how to interact with others and how to learn in groups. The curriculum thus includes:
Development of both fine and gross motor skills through movement and hands-on activities
Individualized focus on language, literacy and writing skills
Estimation and early math readiness and problem solving
On a daily basis, students are provided with opportunities for creative work through various artistic and musical activities
Teachers provide our students with an early understanding of different cultures and ways of thinking supported by cultural activities and events, including the annual Chinese New Year Celebration/Winter Sing.
Preschool Curriculum
Location
Hope Lutheran Church
1660 Checker Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047
Schedule
Our schedule provides options for either a full-day or a half-day program.
Full Day: 7:00am-6:00pm
Half Day AM: 9:00am-11:30am
Lunch Bunch: 11:30am-12:30pm
Half Day PM: 12:30pm-6:00pm
Morning & Afternoon Meetings
Show and Tell
Music and Movement
Shared Reading
Free Choice
Centers (Math, Science, Dramatic Play, Art and crafts, etc)
Outdoor Recess
Language Arts
Snack, Lunch, Nap / Quiet Time
How we express ourselves
Play enables us to learn to interact with others. Friendship is an opportunity to better understand others and self through shared experiences.
Related concepts: Play, friendship
Lines of Inquiry:
Kinds of play activities and ways to play with each other
The effects of behavior on effective play
Understanding ourselves as individuals, learning about others and how they are similar or different from ourselves
Shared experience as a basis for friendship
Caring and Open-Minded
Who we are
We use the five senses to explore the world.
Related concepts: Senses
Lines of Inquiry:
Identifying and describing the five senses
Linking the five senses to our learning and development
Senses as a way of exploring the world and finding out information
WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
Travel differs around the world.
Related concepts: Transport
Lines of Inquiry:
How transportation has changed
Our responsibilities as travelers
Different types of transportation around the world
HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES 2
Imagination is a tool for extending our ability to think and express ourselves.
Related concepts: movement, creativity, sculpture, music
Lines of Inquiry:
What we can use our imagination to make
What imagination is
The values of imagination
SHARING THE PLANET
Living things have a range of different needs that enable them to survive in the world.
Related concepts: Needs, Living Things
Lines of Inquiry:
Needs of Living Things
How living things fulfill their needs
Our responsibility to fulfill our needs and pets needs
HOW THE WORLD WORKS
Human activity connects to the Earth’s natural cycle.
Related concepts: Seasons, Cycles
Lines of Inquiry:
The pattern of seasons
Night and day cycles
Health and safety as related to climate and seasonal changes
8/12/2024- 6/4/2025
Flexible schedule: choose any 2, 3, 4, or 5 days for preschoolers
Sibling Discount: 10% of the lesser tuitions (tuition only) for multiple registrations after the first child
Registration Fee: $195
Material Fee: $125
Staff/Child Ratio 1:5 (Toddlers) 1:7 (2 years and above)
