Activities correspond with the attention span, developmental stage, and intrests of the children. Concepts are presented in an interesting and fun manner, through puppet plays, art projects, stories, games, songs, finger plays, etc..

Salem Pre-school emphasizes Christ centered learning. Biblical truths and traditional Christian values such as caring, sharing, loving, honesty and acceptance are stressed throughout our curriculum as well as attitudes and behaviors such as indipendance, creativity, responsibility, curiosity and self-esteem.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION nurtures childrens knowledge and understanding of God, Jesus, the Bible, the Church, themselves, and others, as children of God through Bible stories/verses, pictures. Songs, and play activities.

ART ACTIVITIES include projects which develop imagination, individuality and aesthetic appreciation. They also develop eye-hand coordination as well as fine motor skills.

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT includes prayer time, discussions, “show and tell”, word games, stories, books and other experiences to increase communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT includes games, exercises and activities (both indoor and outdoor) which increase physical skills and large muscle coordination as we develop a good self-concept as a child of God and a person of value.

SCIENCE includes experiments and observations to know the creative power of God and to feel the continuing presence of God as the students experience, explore and enjoy the world in which they live.

CREATIVE FREEPLAY AND MOVEMENT implements the use of puppets, props, blocks, play dough, sand and water table, dramatics and movement. This promotes social interaction as well as an appreciation and an understanding of God’s love for all God has created.

MUSIC ACTIVITIES include Christian ad well as secular songs and musical instruments.

PRE-MATH SKILLS include the use of learning games, crafts, worksheets, activities and materials that provide a foundation for understanding mathematical concepts.

PRE-READING SKILLS include the use of learning games, crafts, worksheets, stories, activities and materials that provide a foundation for reading. Currently we are using the “Zoo-phonics” curriculum to teach the sounds of letters.

FIELD TRIPS, 4 to 5 a year, are taken in connection with units being studied to reinforce concepts being taught.

SNACK TIME is provided to promote sharing courtesy, good manners and a thankful heart.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES – special parties, activities and programs are offered throughout the year (Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas program, etc.) as students participate in Christian as well as secular celebrations.