Children's Center Preschool
at Clarksville Baptist Church
Programs
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
PS I Class (2 - 3 yr. olds)
Our focus in the PS I class is to foster independence skills and expose children to language, literacy, math, science and social studies in a Christian environment. Children are taught using songs, books, structured centers and activities and hands-on crafts. At year end, children should: Recognize written name, name parts of their body, recognize basic shapes and colors, hold pencils and crayons correctly, make snips with scissors, follow two-step instructions, repeat simple songs and rhymes, able to sit for a 15 minute story without prompting, show signs of cooperative play with peers, put away toys and materials when prompted, show an understanding that the Bible is God's word and that Jesus loves us.
PS II Class (3 -4 yr. olds)
Our focus in the PS II class is to further children's independence skills and prepare them for pre-k. Children are taught using songs, books, structured centers and activities, hands-on crafts and small group instruction with worksheets. At year end children should possess the following skills: Writing/Tracing name, cooperative play with peers, cutting lines with scissors, follow multi-step instructions, repeat simple songs and recognize rhymes, recall parts of a story, rote counting to 20, identify some letters and numbers and recognizing the difference between them, sit for a 20 minute circle time without prompting, clean up after themselves when asked, know that the Bible is God's word and that Jesus loves us and be able to recite memory verses.
Pre-Kindergarten Class (4 - 5 yr. olds)
Our focus in the PK class is to foster a love for learning by providing an encouraging Christian environment. Children are taught using songs, rhymes, books, developmental skill pages, structured field trips and centers, and hands-on crafts. At year end, children should possess the following skills: Writing name, cooperative and imaginative play with peers, respect and reverence for authority figures, cutting objects on the line with scissors, follow multi-step instructions, be aware of suroundings, identify written numbers 0 - 20 , rote count to 20, correspondence count to 20, identify the difference between upper and lower case letters and sounds they make, demonstrate independent skills for bathroom and school routines, know the Bible is God's word, recite memory verses, understand that we are to love God and others, and have a basic understanding that Jesus is our saviour.
S'Cool Zone (Pre-K - 5th Graders)
Our focus in the S'Cool Zone program is to provide a fun and safe Christian environment for school age children. Children are provided with a snack, a short time for physical activity and a time for homework where help is available upon request. On teacher workdays, virtual days, holidays and summer break, structured activities and field trips will be scheduled. In the upcoming school year, we are happy to assist with children's virtual instruction as parents need and request help on Virtual Instruction days.
Summer Programs (PS I - S'Cool Zone)
During the summer, we plan fun, weekly themed activities and field trips. Academics are continued and emphasized through crafts and games. We continue to grow in God's word by learning a weekly bible story and memorizing scripture.