CLASSES

Welcome to our vibrant preschool learning community, where we take pride in offering a diverse and enriching educational experience through our three specialized classes. At the heart of our program is the Early Preschool class, designed to nurture the budding curiosity of our youngest learners, providing a supportive environment for their initial steps into the world of education. Moving forward, our Preschool class focuses on laying a solid foundation for lifelong learning, emphasizing the development of essential skills and fostering a love for exploration. Lastly, our Pre-Kindergarten class is dedicated to preparing young minds for future success, instilling a sense of readiness and confidence as they approach their formal education journey. Each class is crafted to cultivate a joyous learning experience, incorporating play, exploration, and personalized growth to ensure that every child thrives in their unique educational journey. Join us as we embark on an exciting adventure of discovery and development!

Early Preschool

Three Year Old's

As your child approaches three years of age, they are ready to develop new skills.  Our Three year old program is designed to emphasize socialization and these emergent skills.  This will prepare your child for their educational voyage and lay the foundation for their educational career, leading to lifelong success.  Our curriculum allows us to meet each child’s individual learning style while meeting the nation’s highest early childhood standards.  
Our unique Three year old program offers a wide variety of activities for your child, designed to develop their cognitive, motor, social, hygiene, as well as their communication and language skills.  Time is spent on independence skills; early learning skills focusing on the alphabet, writing, counting, sequencing, & graphing and so much more.  We offer age appropriate learning materials, using playful interaction as the basis of learning.  We believe offering a program for free expression, with gentle guidance and boundaries, enables children to grow as individuals in a structured environment.

Early Preschool Features:

  • Weekly themes, supported by fun activities, props, and literature
  • Art projects promoting the weekly theme
  • Individual learning with the teacher for optimal attention
  • Gross & Fine motor activities; dancing, music, sand & water table, sensory table
  • Free play experiences through dramatic play, STEM, and more!
  • Focus on hygiene, bathroom skills, and personal belongings
  • Circle time, snacks, and outdoor play are enjoyed each day
  • Focus on sharing, using words as communication, and empathy towards peers
  • Small classes, with an average of 1:6 teachers to student ratios

Daily Routine:

Circle Time – large group time for sharing, weather, calendar, stories, & the day’s activities;
Center Time – Teacher & child directed activities, including free choice play
Circle & Snack Time – Children enjoy story time, then have bathroom breaks and a snack
Large Motor Time – large muscle activities through music & movement or outdoor play

Preschool

Four Year Old's

Trinity Lutheran Preschool’s program is designed for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with materials, other children, and adults. Experiences are offered that meet children’s needs and stimulate learning. We strive to create a structured, daily routine your child can feel comfortable with, and expect to see each day. We address all curriculum areas, while using a variety of learning styles which allows your child to learn in their own way.
In our Four’s program, your child will encounter thematic literature based content, supported by planned activities to develop their creativity. They will explore numerous centers throughout the classroom, engaging in age appropriate learning activities that will promote the weekly theme. Your child will freely explore the classroom, and also have one-on-one instruction with the staff. The class will also participate in group activities, focusing on social activities and kindness.
We understand your children learn best through playful interaction, which is the foundation of our program. With our unique curriculum, we are able to combine their love for play while promoting their natural inquisitiveness to stimulate their love for learning.

Preschool Features:

  • Weekly themes, supported by fun activities, props, and literature
  • Art projects promoting the weekly theme
  • Individual learning with the teacher for optimal attention
  • Kindergarten readiness skills, focusing on math, science, and writing skills
  • Individual learning with a teacher for handwriting, letter, and word development
  • Gross & Fine motor activities; dancing, music, sand & water table, sensory table
  • Free play experiences through dramatic play, STEM, art, and more!
  • Circle time, snacks, and outdoor play are enjoyed each day
  • Focus on sharing, using words as communication, and empathy towards peers
  • Small classes, with an average of 1:6 teachers to student ratios

Daily Routine:

Circle Time – large group time for sharing, weather, calendar, stories, & the day’s activities;
Center Time – Teacher & child directed activities, including free choice play
Circle & Snack Time – Children enjoy story time, then have bathroom breaks and a snack
Large Motor Time – large muscle activities through music & movement or outdoor play
Parents and Preschool staff have constant communication through individual meetings, phone, email, and biannual assessments.  We use positive discipline and redirection if needed, while keeping parents informed daily.

Pre-Kindergarten

Older Four Year Old's & Young 5's

Trinity Lutheran Preschool’s pre-kindergarten program offers a well-rounded experience for your older 4 and young 5 year old children.  This class follows our preschool classroom with thematic literature based content, with activity centers to promote learning.  Your child will have one-on-one instruction with play based activities, group activities, and free play throughout their day.  Focus will also be placed on educational based learning, promoting kindergarten readiness skills, critical thinking skills, and social development.  In addition to center based learning, our program will mimic a regular day, including lunch and a more hours per week to develop their skills.  

Pre-Kindergarten Features:

  • Weekly themes, supported by fun activities, props, and literature
  • Art projects promoting the weekly theme
  • Individual learning with the teacher for optimal attention
  • Kindergarten readiness skills, with deeper focus on math, science, & writing skills
  • Individual learning for handwriting, word development & early sight words
  • Early math skills promoted through learning games and worksheets
  • Gross & Fine motor activities; more outdoor play
  • Lunchtime with peers & staff
  • Offering 16.5 hours per week of instruction time – more than any other program
  • Small classes, with an average of 1:4 teachers to student ratios

Program Classes:

Days of the week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 – 2:30 pm
Months of Operation: Mid-September through Mid-May (we follow MPS calendar as closely as possible)
Prerequisites: Age 4 by September 1st and must have teacher approval to enter class
Lunchtime Learners: Offered each day your child attends from 12 noon – 1 pm.  Children bring a lunch from home and have lunch with the staff, including more outdoor time and active play.  After lunch, children will continue on with learning based activities.  No extra fees are charged