First Presbyterian Church Pre Kindergarten Program
Selecting a pre-kindergarten program is an important decision in the lives of our parents and their children. We, at First Presbyterian Preschool, know that early childhood education is vital to your child’s development. Our pre-kindergarten program strives to prepare all children for kindergarten and their elementary years. We offer a loving, nurturing environment and developmentally appropriate academic instruction that are important priorities to your child’s development.
PROGRAM FEATURES:
- Loving teachers with a DEGREED and CERTIFIED Pre-kindergarten Teacher (Classroom experience at pre-kindergarten and first grade levels)
- Low student/teacher ratio allowing for small group instruction
- Observations, work samples, and assessments demonstrating child’s progress
- Portfolios which are a collection of your child’s work and creativity
- Christian teaching and environment, both in “formal” Chapel time and in everyday classroom activities.
- Regular communication between teachers and parents, keeping you as parents informed of your child’s day and progress.
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Promethean Board – Interactive technology found in most of your premier elementary schools
CURRICULUM:
Our pre-kindergarten curriculum is a modified version of the Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum from the Louisiana State Department of Education. It is organized into thematic units that use developmentally appropriate activities to spark interest and encourage children to expand on their abilities and skills. Each unit addresses academic areas of reading, math, science, cognition, language and social skills. Lessons and activities are hands-on, stimulating and encourage your child’s intellectual, social and physical growth in a creative and fun atmosphere. Since children naturally learn through play, our curriculum allows an enriched play experience that fosters a love of learning.
PARENT TESTIMONIES:
“Our opportunity to bring our son to First Presbyterian has been a true blessing. He is currently in pre-kindergarten and has progressed over the last two years in a tremendous fashion. The staff is loving and kind, along with knowing what education is important to my son at his appropriate stage.” Jennifer P.
“My child loves pre-k at First Presbyterian Church!!! The teachers are so loving and nurturing to all the children and it shows. She has blossomed so much in the past couple of months.” Amanda W.
"It has been such a source of joy to watch my son learning so much in such a fun, creative and supportive environment." Alyse H.
“As parents we are so happy with our decision to enroll our son in the Pre-K class at First Presbyterian. Our son is reaping the benefits of dedicated Pre-K teachers who are implementing a wonderful, age appropriate and challenging program. It is obvious that Ms. Amanda and Ms. Mary E. have taken a vested interest in each of the children in the Pre-K class. We feel overall blessed to be a part of Pre-K at First Presbyterian and know that our son will be completely prepared as he enters kindergarten! And…he loves school…thank you! Ryn and John J.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
We would love for you to come and visit our pre-kindergarten program. For additional information or to schedule a time to visit our pre-kindergarten classroom, please contact Whitney Weiner at 225.620.0245 or mdo@fpcbr.org.