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St. Charles Preschool Program provides a loving, nurturing, faith-based environment in which children are encouraged to grow spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. We realize that the needs of young children are very specific and unique. Teachers are therefore encouraged to personalize the curriculum to meet the needs of the children they are serving. Set in a true school environment, children benefit from a progressive curriculum that is proven to provide an easier transition to Kindergarten. The curriculum is theme based and early learning skills for pre-reading, math, language development, science, social studies, art, music and religion are incorporated into the various themes throughout the year. The preschool curriculum includes, but is not limited to the subject areas listed below.
Language Arts
At St. Charles, language arts at the preschool level focus on building listening skills, following directions, memory and comprehension, problem solving, letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary. Finger plays, singing and rhyming, and predicting events are also part of the preschool language arts curriculum.
Mathematics
The Preschool mathematics program emphasizes the calendar and days of the week, charting weather. Students are taught sorting, counting, graphing, classifying, sequencing, patterning, problem solving. There is also an emphasis on shape and number recognition.
Science
Preschool students enter the world of science by learning about the seasons and weather, health and hygiene, the senses, nutrition, dinosaurs, farm animals, life cycles, space, plants and seeds, and magnets.
Social Studies
Students begin by building an awareness of themselves in the context of other human beings and their environment. This is made real by considering their homes, families, and neighborhoods along with the parish community of St. Charles. Students are introduced to the community of the wider world and learn about cultural differences. A favorite activity is the study of presidents of the United States.
Religion
Awareness of God’s presence in ourselves, others and the world.
Respect for self and others
Prayer and song
Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter
Service to the community
Music/Fine Arts
Express emotions through music
Dance
Instruments
Loud and soft sounds
Fast and slow rhythms
Clay/playdough
Markers, crayons, paints
Collage making
Texture differences
Pride in individual accomplishments
Visual discrimination
Cutting and gluing
Fine Motor Skills
Physical Education
Gross Motor Skills
Confidence
Walking up and down steps
Running with control of direction and speed
Skipping, climbing, jumping, hopping, catching, throwing, swinging
Cooperative play
Special Events/Programs
Apple orchard
Caroling at retirement center
Fire station
Peden farm
Bowling
Bookstores
Library
Wonder Lab
Pet Week
We Are One World Celebration
Grandparents Day
Reading Buddies
Spring Concert
Family Ice Cream Social
Bryan Park Family Picnic
Registration Information
We accept all preschoolers who have turned three or four by August 1st and are potty trained. Non-Catholics as well as Catholics are welcome. We offer half-day and full day programs for three, four, and five year olds.
Options:
5 Day - Mornings 3/4/5 yr olds 8:30-11:30am School Calendar: August - May
5 Day - All Day 4/5 yr olds 8:30am-3:00pm School Calendar: August - May
5 Day - Full-time 3/4/5 yr olds 7:30am-5:00pm Year Round: July-June
Questions can be addressed to Mrs. Theresa Alexander at 812-336-5853 ext. 101 or email at talexander@stcharlesbloomington.org
Individual visits and tours are available. Please complete the Schedule a Tour Form and our office staff will contact you to schedule a time. We look forward to meeting you!
Registration materials are available online. For information on class availability, please call the St. Charles School Office at 812-336-5853.
Language Arts
At St. Charles, language arts at the preschool level focus on building listening skills, following directions, memory and comprehension, problem solving, letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary. Finger plays, singing and rhyming, and predicting events are also part of the preschool language arts curriculum.
Mathematics
The Preschool mathematics program emphasizes the calendar and days of the week, charting weather. Students are taught sorting, counting, graphing, classifying, sequencing, patterning, problem solving. There is also an emphasis on shape and number recognition.
Science
Preschool students enter the world of science by learning about the seasons and weather, health and hygiene, the senses, nutrition, dinosaurs, farm animals, life cycles, space, plants and seeds, and magnets.
Social Studies
Students begin by building an awareness of themselves in the context of other human beings and their environment. This is made real by considering their homes, families, and neighborhoods along with the parish community of St. Charles. Students are introduced to the community of the wider world and learn about cultural differences. A favorite activity is the study of presidents of the United States.
Religion
Awareness of God’s presence in ourselves, others and the world.
Respect for self and others
Prayer and song
Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter
Service to the community
Music/Fine Arts
Express emotions through music
Dance
Instruments
Loud and soft sounds
Fast and slow rhythms
Clay/playdough
Markers, crayons, paints
Collage making
Texture differences
Pride in individual accomplishments
Visual discrimination
Cutting and gluing
Fine Motor Skills
Physical Education
Gross Motor Skills
Confidence
Walking up and down steps
Running with control of direction and speed
Skipping, climbing, jumping, hopping, catching, throwing, swinging
Cooperative play
Special Events/Programs
Apple orchard
Caroling at retirement center
Fire station
Peden farm
Bowling
Bookstores
Library
Wonder Lab
Pet Week
We Are One World Celebration
Grandparents Day
Reading Buddies
Spring Concert
Family Ice Cream Social
Bryan Park Family Picnic
Registration Information
We accept all preschoolers who have turned three or four by August 1st and are potty trained. Non-Catholics as well as Catholics are welcome. We offer half-day and full day programs for three, four, and five year olds.
Options:
5 Day - Mornings 3/4/5 yr olds 8:30-11:30am School Calendar: August - May
5 Day - All Day 4/5 yr olds 8:30am-3:00pm School Calendar: August - May
5 Day - Full-time 3/4/5 yr olds 7:30am-5:00pm Year Round: July-June
Questions can be addressed to Mrs. Theresa Alexander at 812-336-5853 ext. 101 or email at talexander@stcharlesbloomington.org
Individual visits and tours are available. Please complete the Schedule a Tour Form and our office staff will contact you to schedule a time. We look forward to meeting you!
Registration materials are available online. For information on class availability, please call the St. Charles School Office at 812-336-5853.