Introduction Thank you for your interest in the Woodstream Christian Academy Early Childhood Education Program. Our team of educators is passionate about the development of the “whole child”. We are committed to providing a Christ- centered and enriching environment that integrates technology, educational research, and age- appropriate teaching strategies. Your child’s education is one of your most important investments. We are honored that you are prayerfully considering placing your precious little one in our care. We look forward to a partnership with you that, by God’s grace, will serve as a vital step towards laying a solid foundation for your child’s academic success. ECE Leadership Team Core Areas of Development Spiritual Development ■ Cognitive Development ■ Social and Emotional Development ■ Speech and Language Development ■ Fine Motor Skills Development ■ Gross Motor Skills Development ■ K-2 Goals, Objectives, and Topics Bible To: Help students to develop a love for the Word ★ of God Introduce the seven days of Creation and ★ share Bible stories. Help the students to memorize scripture ★ Bring Biblical characters to life for the ★ students Speech and Language Development To: Provide developmentally appropriate ★ activities that enhance expressive and receptive language Help the student develop and expand ★ vocabulary Phonemic Awareness To: Introduce the student to letter recognition ★ Introduce the student to phonetic sounds ★ Begin to establish a love for reading ★ Fine and Gross Motor Skills Students will: Participate in developmentally appropriate, ★ indoor/outdoor activities that enhance small/ large muscle groups. Music and Movement Students will be: Exposed to a rich sensory environment ★ through the incorporation of various music genres, with a classical emphasis Introduced to basic musical ★ instruments and rhythm K-2 Goals, Objectives, and Topics Math Readiness Students will: Provide an early mathematical ★ foundation through counting, number recognition, basic shape recognition, patterns and sequential order History and Social Studies Students are introduced to: Community and church ★ Children and missionaries from around ★ the world Travel ★ Science Students will: Develop an appreciation of God’s ★ creation through the study of nature Explore science through the use of ★ hands-on activities