St. Mark Lutheran Preschool balances education and play, giving students a positive outlook toward school and a foundation for academic achievement.

 

Each day, preschool students talk to God through prayer and learn about Jesus and His teachings through Bible stories. Meanwhile, they develop the skills they’ll need for a lifetime of learning.

 

Preschool classes are available for three different age groups – 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds and young 5’s. All three classes are offered in your choice of either morning or afternoon sessions.

 

Our youngest students begin by learning basic social skills and how to follow directions.  We sing lots of songs and fingerplays.  We also work on their small motor skills with the help of scissors, crayons, puzzles and lacing.  Students are introduced to letters, shapes, colors and counting.  In addition, 3-year-olds are encouraged to use their imaginations through dramatic play and creative activities.  

 

 

Our Young 5's class is for students who are five years old, but not quite ready for kindergarten.  Our Young 5's will expand their previous experiences with activities that are more challenging.  These students will increase their attention span through longer group activities and structured learning stations.  They will be exposed to basic science concepts through hands on experiences.  We emphasize skills such as; counting, number recognition, writing their name, and pre-reading concepts.  This class will give students the time to mature and the building blocks for later academic success.