St. John’s Lutheran
Pre-School Curriculum
RELIGION:
The children are taught about Jesus and His great love through stories, songs, and by example.
“Jesus Time” is not just a subject taught 15 minutes per day, but incorporated into every aspect of the day.
MATH:
The Math curriculum uses concepts that include number recognition, counting and one to one correspondence.
The child will recognize geometric shapes and structures in the environment, as well as identify and name basic
shapes. The child will also recognize, describe, translate, duplicate, create and extend patterns in various
formats. The children will attempt to write numbers one to ten.
READING:
The curriculum for Reading is to understand that pictures and symbols have meaning. The child will be able to
identify labels and signs in their environment. Letters are introduced as well as letter recognition and sounds.
Story Time is included every day. Upper and lower case letters are introduced using correct formation.
HANDWRITING:
The children are introduced to handwriting by, first, tracing and then writing lower and upper case letters,
eventually writing their first name, and writing the numbers 1-10. The preschoolers will be encouraged to hold
a pencil correctly.
SCIENCE:
The preschool Science program incorporates hands on and group activities. This includes the weather and
seasons and its vocabulary. Scientific tools are incorporated such as: thermometers, magnets, magnifying
glasses, and balance scales for investigating. Simple cooking methods are also included.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
The Physical Education for Preschool Children consists of the following: The child will regard his body as a
home for the Holy Spirit. The child will move skillfully and effectively during exercise and games. The child
will understand the concepts of space, time, and force related to movement. The child will appreciate and
respect good physical condition. The child will develop an interest and desire to participate in lifelong
recreational sports. The child will acquire socially desirable traits, cooperate successfully with others. The child
will learn safety skills.
ART:
The child will develop skills and strategies for enhancing creativity, and imaginations and self-expressions. The
child will identify the primary colors. The child will recognize various media (paint, crayons, clay). The child
will experiment with different media and techniques to produce works of art. The child will discover and
identify simple shapes and art work (circle, square, triangle, rectangle).
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
The child will participate in Story Time at the school library. The child will participate in the Advent Service
and several church services.