Gloria Dei Lutheran School

Welcome to Preschool

Teachers | Flexible Schedule | Help Children Succeed |Supply List

PRESCHOOL Classes available: 3-year-olds (2, 3, or 5 days per week) Our preschool program emphasizes: · A positive first experience in school · Socialization skills · Having fun while learning · Arts and crafts activities · Music instruction/movement activities · Children’s literature/Library · Physical Education · Weekly themes · Interactive learning games · Peabody Early Learning Developmental kit · Daily devotions · Chapel · Morning snacks · Field trips · Fully equipped playground Children in our program work on the recognition of their written name, colors, shapes, cutting, gluing and listening and following directions, and playing well with others.  We have lots of fun and learn at the same time. Help Children Succeed Often we are asked if there is anything parents can do at home to help their child(ren) succeed in school.  Listed below are some suggestions. * Limit the amount of television or movie time your child views. * We do not recommend putting a television / VCR / DVD in your child's room. * Be consistent in discipline. * Have a regular routine/bedtime. * Make sure your child goes to bed early enough for proper rest. * Talk to your child and have him/her use words to express wants and needs.  The more your child learns to express him/herself verbally, the more advanced the language and speech development will become. * Teach your child to be respectful of adults and peers. * When speaking to your child, have him/her look you in the eye. * Do not permit your child to argue with you or other adults. * Do not permit your child to interrupt when an adult is speaking. * NO means NO!  When you tell your child “NO”, do not change your mind. * Make sure your child eats well-balanced meals, including breakfast. * Read to your child and ask questions about the book. * Have your child participate in family chores; setting the table, feeding the pet, cleaning up after a meal, etc. * Give your child specific directions for a simple task and see that he/she follows through. * Teach your child proper bathroom etiquette; flush the toilet and wash hands. * Show an interest in your child’s daily activities; empty the book bag and ask your child about his/her work. * Teach your child proper table manners; sit while eating, use “please”, “thank you”, and “excuse me”.   Teach your child to use a fork and spoon properly.  Encourage your child to chew with his/her mouth closed. * Have meals together as a family at the table. * Teach your child the difference between inside behavior; quiet voices and walking feet and outside behavior; loud voices, screaming and running.  * Teach your child to clean up after him/herself. Thank you for your continued support and trust. Gloria Dei Lutheran School Preschool Teachers
Janet Cole - Visit Mrs. Cole’s Website Lysbeth Geith - Visit Mrs. Geith's Website Jeanene Nolte - Visit Mrs. Nolte's Website Cheryl Smith - Visit Mrs. Smith's Website Sharon France – Visit Mrs. France’s Website
Flexible Schedule
8:15 - 8:45	Free Play / Bathroom
8:45 - 9:10	Circle Time
9:10 - 9:45	Art Project
9:45 - 10:15	Outside Play
10:15 - 10:30	Bathroom & Wash Hands
10:30 - 10:50	Snack Time
10:50 - 11:20	Free Play / Organized Games
11:20 - 11:40	Story Time
11:40 - 11:50	Prepare to go home
11:50 - 12:00	Bus & Carpool
Noon	Dismissal Bell
CHAPEL, MUSIC AND LIBRARY WEEKLY

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