K3
The world of a K3 student bursts with bright new colors, shapes, and ideas every day. Whether they’re teaching the letters of the alphabet or a new story, our teachers cultivate curiosity and joyful exploration in each student every day.
A Day in the Lives of our Littlest Learners
It’s a new day, and it’s time to read a Bible story and practice the weekly Bible verse before saying the Pledge of Allegiance, talking about the weather, and going over the calendar. On Mondays new themes and letters are introduced, and on Friday’s everyone enjoys show-and-tell. K3 students will go on field trips all over campus as well. Singing songs and reviewing numbers and letters helps K3 students warm up and put on their thinking caps before a prayer launches them into their day.
Half-N-Half
Creativity and imagination come alive as half of the K3 classes head outside for 20 minutes of free play. Those who stay indoors practice letters, colors, and numbers, sharpening their cognitive abilities through art activities. In handwriting, teachers bring Raider Man to life, showing students how to build letters from lines and curves.
Snack Time
K3 classes enjoy a nutritious snack and drink during their day to keep their brains and bodies fully-fueled. On birthdays snack time takes on a special spin with singing and sweets.
Story Time
In addition to having stories told and read to them, K3 students learn poems, finger-puppet plays, and Bible verses. Children are given many opportunities to share their stories and experiences with their classmates and teachers.
Weekly Theme Time
This time focuses on the theme of the week! K3 students enjoy hands-on games and study different themes related to the seasons, holidays, and the color, shape, or letter of the week. These activities involve math, science, social studies, and children’s literature. Other enrichment activities include music and perceptual motor skill exercises, and continuously pushing the boundaries of our youngest learners’ ever-expanding worlds. K3 classes also take weekly field trips across campus to see the gym, meet and interact with the volleyball team, play an instrument in the band hall, or take part in other planned school wide events.
Music
Music class is a fun time for students, but more importantly, it is a time that accelerates the development of language acquisition and reading skills. Students learn new songs and movements to develop a love for music.
Physical Education
Physical Education contributes to student health and wellness in the present and creates a foundation for a lifelong pursuit of health.
Science Exploration
In Science Exploration, K3 students explore the world through the lens of science, with the light of wonder and curiosity in their eyes.
K3 Curriculum
| Subject | Curriculum Used |
|---|---|
| Language, Vocabulary, Early Literacy Development | JA Curriculum |
| Pre-writing Skills | Handwriting Without Tears |
| Math | Manipulatives, Get Set for School, Number & Math |
| Language Arts | Thematic units and creative play, Show and Tell, Poetry |
| Scientific Investigation | JA Curriculum |
| Spiritual/Character Development | The Young Learner’s Bible Storybook – Simon, Fruits of the Spirit |
| Social and Emotional Development | Cooperative Play |
| Creative Expression | Art, Music, Centers, Library, and Science |
| Literary Appreciation | Story Time |
| Physical Development | Perceptual Motor Development, Mind n’ Motion – Capon |
Lower School Calendar
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Oct 10Thursday
5th Grade SOAR Trip
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Oct 17Thursday
LS See Us In Action
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Oct 25Friday
K5 Pumpkins with Pops
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Oct 30Wednesday
Alpha & Omega
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