Specialized Learning

All students in PreK4 and Kindergarten participate in small groups tailored to their developmental level with our Literacy Specialist. These groups focus on targeted, individualized instruction in early literacy skills, with an emphasis on phonics. All children are challenged appropriately based on their readiness.

STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) promotes the higher-order thinking skills that encourage children to grow in their ability to think creatively, systematically and scientifically. In our STEAM Lab, children investigate and explore a variety of topics that coincide with the classroom curriculum. Our STEAM specialist also provides materials to extend STEAM Lab activities to the homerooms to deepen student learning. The STEAM Lab is full of materials to observe and explore, such as mice, fish, bugs, coral, a venus fly trap and so much more!

The Motor Lab and PE classes help children develop gross motor skills including traveling, balancing, and gross-motor manipulation through specific activities planned by our Motor Lab specialist, Mrs. Bankhead. Social-emotional skills are developed alongside these activities as children learn to take turns, work as a team, practice new skills and encourage their friends. As children reach four years old, skills are expanded include to increasingly complex movements and basic sports.

The Day School exposes children to Spanish at the critical time when connections are being formed in their brains. Our goal is for our students to develop a foundation in Spanish that serves as a platform for further learning. Children enjoy Spanish through songs, games and stories with our Spanish teacher. They learn basic vocabulary and conversational language while having fun.

Did you know that children must learn to keep a beat in order to later read fluently? The benefits of interaction with music in early childhood are endless. Our music teacher engages our students in the joy of music through song, dance, play and instruments. They learn musical concepts such as rhythm, tone, and pitch and they learn how to play a variety of simple musical instruments.

Bible at The Day School is hands on. Through song, dance, recitation, games and even craft, the students meet Jesus and study God’s word through a variety of ways each week. Our goal is that they learn from an early age the love of their Creator and that they in turn love others better because He first loved them.  

PreK4 and Kindergarten students create one-of-a-kind works using various mediums and techniques such as watercolor, clay and printing. Students explore line, color, form, shape and texture under the expert guidance of our art teacher. Additionally, they are introduced to art history as they study various works from famous artists.