Star of the Sea Catholic School Pre-Kindergarten offers a theme-based curriculum in which weekly themes are used to integrate a variety of educational components. In addition to themes, students receive instruction in early math and reading readiness. Fine and gross motor skills are reinforced through daily activities.
Monday – Friday 8am-3pm with before and after school care available
Monday – Friday 8am-12noon with before school care only available
New Themes Each Week: Sample Themes
Community Helpers – Our Senses – The Solar System – Plants – Dinosaurs – Ocean Life
Religion
Students participate in Eucharistic Celebrations with the entire school community, as well as daily prayer within their class. The Religion curriculum focuses on the concept that God made the world. Many of the Religion lessons are integrated with the weekly themes.
Math
- Recognizing and counting numbers to 20
- Patterning – Measuring – Puzzles
Reading Readiness
- Letter Recognition (Upper and Lowercase)
- Beginning Sounds
Fine Motor Skills
Students participate in a variety of activities, which incorporate:
- Cutting and Gluing
- Gripping writing instruments
- Introduction to correct letter formation
Gross Motor Skills
Students participate in a variety of playground activities that allow them to practice running, jumping and climbing.
Social Studies and Science
Thematic projects and activities are used to teach a variety of concepts, such as:
- Healthy Habits
- Food Groups
- Our World
- Christmas Around the World
The children will attend weekly and monthly school Masses and participate in the following specials:
- Computer
- Spanish
- Music
- Art
- PE
- Library
Special Projects/Activities
- Virginia Aquarium Presentation
- Space Adventure
- Pre-K Posada
- Volcano Building and Eruption
- Making Dinosaur Fossils
- Prayer Partner Activities
- Making Bread and Butter