Opportunities for 4's and 5's

M-W-F a.m. or M-W-F p.m. 

Students are introduced to a new letter each week and are taught to recognize and form uppercase and lowercase letters.  Counting, as well as, number, shape and color recognition are the math skills covered in this class.  Math concepts such as patterning and sequencing are also included each month.  Through the use of monthly themes, social studies and science are introduced.  Fine-motor development and gross-motor development are integrated into the daily routine.  Each week a new Bible character is introduced that correlates to the letter of the week.  Bible is taught daily to lead students to an understanding of God, Jesus and the Bible.  Problem solving, conflict-resolution and a general respect for each other are some of the skills practiced to achieve social integration.  Students must be 4 by September 1st.


T-Th a.m. or T-Th p.m. 

This class is designed for younger 4-year-olds. Students must be 4 by December 1st.  Students are introduced to uppercase letters and will work on recognizing and forming these letters.  Recognition of colors, shapes and numbers are covered daily as well as other math concepts.  Fine-motor development and gross-motor development are integrated into the daily routine.  Social studies and science are both introduced through monthly themes such as farm, five-senses and holidays.  Each day, Bible lessons focus on Biblical accounts that lead students to an understanding of God, Jesus and the Bible.  Proper listening skills, problem-solving and other appropriate socialization skills are taught and practiced each day.

Opportunities for 3-year-olds

M-W a.m. or T-Th a.m. 

Students are introduced to colors, shapes, letters and numbers.  Name recognition, language development and development of fine-motor and gross-motor skills are practiced daily.  Monthly themes allow for the introduction of science and social studies.  The development of appropriate social and emotional skills are taught and encouraged on a regular basis.  Students come to know Bible stories during the daily Bible lesson which includes role-playing and other means that encourage active learning.  Students must be 3 by September 1st.

Friday a.m. 

This class is designed as a play group that allows students to learn appropriate social and emotional skills.  Although the majority of each session revolves around play, students are introduced to colors, shapes, letters and numbers.  Name recognition, language development and the development of fine-motor and gross-motor skills are also practiced.  Bible lessons focus on Biblical accounts and understanding that God loves each child and made each one special.  Students must be 3 by December 1st and must be completely toilet-trained

Class times:

All a.m. classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:25 a.m.
All p.m. classes run from 12:30 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.

Discovery Garden Preschool
2511 Veterans Drive
Effingham, IL 62401
217.347.8982

Mission Statement

Discovery Garden exists to glorify God by providing a nurturing Christian environment that will lead children to discover Jesus, God’s love, and the wonderful world God has created.

Purpose

Discovery Garden will provide a caring Christian environment that will meet the social and academic needs of each individual child through example and instruction.  Discovery Garden will provide Christian education and developmentally appropriate activities for three to five year olds that will foster their creative, spiritual, physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.

Director -- Shanna Lotz

Curriculum Consultant -- Kathy Wormhoudt

Board Members --  Greg Bean, Cyndi Dawkins, Susie Galloway, Mike Lechman, Deanne Rodgers, Kathy Wormhoudt

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