4’s Preschool Revised 2011 CHILD CARE PROGRAM PLAN Berean Education Center is licensed by the Department of Human Services to serve children 33 months (toilet trained) to 12 years old. The total enrollment at BEC is approximately 110 children, (license capacity 85 children at a time). Day Care and School Age hours are 6:30 am to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. Preschool, Pre-K hours are: AM class - 9:30 - 11:55, PM class 12:35 - 3:00. BEC is dedicated to support and augment the training in the home which we believe was ordained by God to be carried out by loving parents (Deut. 6:7). Our qualified staff is here to offer expert guidance for each child to grow physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually in a loving setting. BEC is a center with a Christian staff committed to the principles of love and excellence. Our experienced teachers will reflect God's love through social and emotional values and units appropriate to your child's age. Your child will always be supervised by a skilled teacher or teacher assistant who will give him/her the freedom to explore his/her room filled with educational toys and preschool learning materials. The Berean Education Center will seek to model and educate toward basic Christian principles in the following areas: 1. Developing a positive self-concept in relation to God and others; 2. Appreciation of God's creation; 3. Discipline; 4. Pre-reading skills; 5. Pre-math skills; 6. Large and small motor development; 7. Art and music appreciation and involvement; BEC is committed to work hand in hand with you for your child's growth and development. We regard discipline as a part of the total relationship between each staff member and his/her group of children. We believe that when children engage in an enjoyable activity, discipline problems are at a minimum. Harsh or threatening methods will not be used. Instead, encouragement and praise will be used along with firm and loving correction and guidance. Conferences are held twice a year. During this conference time your child's teacher will inform you of your child's emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual progress. This information will be documented and in your child's file. This child care program plan is available for review by parents upon request.
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4 Year Old Flexible Daily Schedule
9:30 - 9:45
Arrival time (small manipulatives, science table)
9:45 - 10:20
Opening (calendar, pledge and songs, Bible words, Unit discussion) Project
10:20 - 10:50
Free Choice Play
10:50 - 11:10
Bathroom and snack
11:10 - 11:30
Music and Rhythms Story Group Readiness/Alphabet Time
11:30 - 11:50
Gym or outside
11:55
Dismissal
This schedule may change according to children’s needs.
Intellectual Development Goals 2
Provide an environment where learning, thinking and experimenting are fostered. Children learn to recognize basic colors, shapes, numbers and sounds and letters. Objectives To better understand colors, shapes, numbers and sounds and letters. To increase visual perception by matching shapes. To establish a basis for understanding math by naming numbers. To recall data necessary to name colors. Help children problem solve. Expose children to a variety of activities to promote curiosity and creativity. Exploring senses. Activities Matching games for shapes, numbers, and letters. Color and shape bingo. Science activities-color mixing, color paddles, magnets, prisms, feel boxes, experiments etc. Books and storytelling. Calendar- saying the days of the week, counting the days. Puzzles Manipulatives Follow 3-part directions Listen to stories and participate in discussion questions Begin to copy or print own name
Social Development 3
Goals To teach a child how to interact with other children and adults. To help a child learn to share with other children in the class. To prepare a child for Kindergarten. Objectives Listen quietly while someone else is talking. Raise hand for turn to talk, not interrupting. Sit without bothering neighbor. Find place in line. Follow directions. Be willing to share. Willing to help in clean up activities. Activities Each child will have a special day that they are able to share things about him/herself Children will be exposed to a wide variety of materials and experiences, such as, Show and tell, free play Science experiments Field trips
Emotional Development 4
Goals Each child would feel good about him/herself and the children around him/her. Develop a positive self - image. Demonstrate increasing self – direction and independence Objectives Easy and happy separation from mom and dad. Begin to show self-regulation to handle emotions appropriately Begin to show confidence in own abilities Activities Free play, singing, projects, discussions & games, in a physical environment, using a schedule and routine, which promotes self-control and self-regulation. The Name Game. The Pledge of Allegiance, Bible Stories, & discussion. Bible Verses and discussion & Finger Plays.
Spiritual Development Goals 5
Develop a positive self concept in relationship to God and others Develop a relationship with God Understand God’s love Realize God made each person special To give each child consistent, firm, loving control Develop a sense of belonging to God’s family Objectives Learn about God’s love Learn about God’s world Model Christian principles Learn about Jesus, God’s son Activities Bible verses Bible stories Understanding of the meaning of Christmas, Jesus birth Understanding of Easter, the resurrection
Physical Development Goals Move through space safely. 6
Development of a variety of large motor skills and small motor skills. Create an atmosphere in which each child can reach his/her potential. Objectives Develop basic motor skills. Develop small motor skills. Develop eye/hand coordination. Foster group cooperation. Encourage a positive self image. Activities Games for hopping and galloping Printing name Cutting Coloring Puzzles Small manipulative Playing group games Ball bouncing, catching, throwing. Painting stirring
Possible Field Trips
September
Applewood Apple Orchard 7
October
Richardson Nature Center
November
Cub Foods, Apple Valley and Kinderkonzert
December
None
January
Galaxie Library
February
Mailbox at Byerly’s
March
Science Museum
April
Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Firemen visit B.E.C.
May
None
Field Trips that require bus transportation will be scheduled in the morning and both a.m. and p.m. classes will go at the same time. This is because the busses need to be back to cover the normal public school routes.
Visitors to our Classroom Firemen, fire truck and rescue truck Moms or Dads who would like to share their occupations or special interests with us – Dentist, Nurse, Doctor, Musicians, etc.
Monthly Bible Words and Story Sept.
Bible Words Story
“Do what is right and good.” Deut. 6:18 Adam and Eve
Oct.
Bible Words Story
“God made everything beautiful.” Ecc. 3:11 Joseph
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Nov.
Bible Words Story
“Give thanks to the Lord for He is good.” Ps.136:1 Thankfulness to God and story of the 10 lepers.
Dec.
Bible Words Story
“God loved us and sent His son Jesus.” I John 4:10 “Jesus’ Birth”, Book and Video
Jan.
Bible Words Story
“God cares for you.” I Peter 5:7 “How Jesus Grew”
Feb.
Bible Words Story
“Love one another.” John 15:12 “The Good Samaritan”
Mar.
Bible Words Story
“Tell what God has done for you.” Mark 5:19 Noah
Apr.
Bible Words Story
“Sing and .rejoice.” Proverbs 29:6 Jesus death and resurrection, book and video
Note: the April and March Bible lessons may alternate depending upon which month Easter falls. May
Bible Words Story
“I will trust and not be afraid.” Isaiah 12:2 Daniel
There will be an atmosphere of Christian love throughout the whole day. You will hear comments such as, “God planned for it to be this way”, “I’m glad God gave us strong legs to do jumping”, or “Do you think this is something God would like to have you do?”
MONTHLY UNITS SEPTEMBER
FRIENDS, APPLES
OCTOBER
FIREMEN, SEASONS, WHAT IS FALL?, PUMPKIN PARTY
NOVEMBER
FAMILIES, FOODS, THANKSGIVING, KINDERKONZERT
DECEMBER
SHAPES, CHRISTMAS SIGHTS, SOUNDS AND SMELLS, PARTY, THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS
JANUARY
START SPECIAL CHILD, WHAT IS WINTER?, WINTER BIRDS, PEOPLE AND ANIMALS WHO LIVE IN COLD LANDS, HEALTH, HOSPITAL AND DOCTORS, BEGIN ALPHABET TIME
FEBRUARY
VALENTINES DAY PARTY, PRESIDENTS, HOW A LETTER TRAVELS
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MARCH
SPRING, EMPHASIZE THE REAL MEANING OF EASTER
APRIL
HOW DO PLANTS GROW
MAY
CHANGES-- IN NATURE, IN OURSELVES, HATCHING BUTTERFLIES, MOTHERS DRAMATIC PLAY AREAS
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH MAY
DRESS UP AS FIREMEN GROCERY STORE PLAYDOUGH BAKERY DOCTOR’S OFFICE POST OFFICE PIZZA SHOP FLOWER SHOP COOKING PROJECTS
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
APPLE TREAT PUMPKINS COOKIES OR PUMPKIN BARS or POPCORN BALLS STONE SOUP GINGERBREAD BOY COOKIES OR CHRISTMAS COOKIES ICE CREAM CINNAMON TWISTS INDIVIDUAL PIZZAS SPRING MUD INDIVIDUAL MUFFINS
MATH READINESS Numbers are all around us and there are endless opportunities to give children exposure to math concepts. But we must be careful to lay good foundations and not to assume too much. For example, a child who knows how to count from one to ten does not necessarily understand the concept of numbers and what they stand for. Very often a child will say ‘ I can count to ten’ and proceed to do so correctly. But if seven objects are placed before him, he may point to each object and still count to ten. Each month we will try to emphasize a specific math skill. Cardinal numbers ( how many) rote counting. Sets. Pairing and matching. Beginning money concepts. Recognizing basic geometric shapes. 10
Comparisons, more or less Recognizing numbers and telling how many. Ordinals--first, second, etc. Measuring Spatial relationships Patterns
Language Arts Readiness We will give the children opportunities to develop oral language skills through large and small group discussions. These guidelines were taken from Ready Steps, by Houghton Mifflin Following oral directions with a 2 or 3 step sequence of actions Listening with understanding to stories, directions, and conversations Begin alphabet unit, recognizing the letters and become familiar with some of the beginning sounds. Initiate, ask questions, and respond in conversations with others Retell information from a story Predict what will happen next Rhyming words, and opposites Communicate needs, wants and thoughts none verbally and by using words. Rhyming words, and opposites 11
Monthly Science Table Activities September – Sinking and Floating October – Wind November – How animals eat/ Food chain December – Christmas Scents January – The Senses February – Weather March – Magnets April – Plants May – Caterpillars to Butterflies
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