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Prince of Peace Preschool

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The early childhood program at Prince of Peace is committed to the whole

child by providing learning activities that are developmentally appropriate in

a challenging, creative, Christian environment. Our program fosters each

child in the areas of social, emotional, academic and spiritual growth.

We believe a child’s play is their work and that they learn by doing. A

child’s discovery is concrete and is based on experiment and discovery with

hands-on materials. Our classrooms are set up with learning centers and

provide opportunities for the children to explore all areas of their

development. A child goes through a sequence of growth within which they

each have their own individual patterns of growth, personality, and learning

style. In our program each child is appreciated and accepted at his or her

own ability. The children are given opportunities to learn, grow, and

develop in a genuine, affectionate Christian environment.

We strive to provide a warm, nurturing, Christ-centered environment in

which a child’s faith is nurtured, self-concepts are enhanced, and inde-

pendence is encouraged. We desire that our children know the love God has

for them and learn to interact lovingly with each other. While Prince of

Peace teaches and lives the Christian faith, families of all faiths are wel-

come.

Mission Statement

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Welcome to Prince of Peace Preschool

We are so excited you have decided to start this journey with us.

This year promises to be a year of partnership as we work together

to guide your children through their growth and development in

all areas of their lives. This book outlines the scope of the

curriculum and the sequence in which we will be taking your child

through it. It has been developed so that you may follow along as

the children are taken through each area of their development.

Our goal is to work together so that we can maximize your child’s

experiences connecting school with home through this process.

Children learn what is meaningful to them and understand and

remember new things that relate to the experiences and skills

they already have. In addition to the academic foundation they

will receive, they can also look forward to chapel with their 8th

grade buddies, cooking through the alphabet, family field trips,

the book mobile, and participating in the Kinder Music program.

Formal assessments are given to each child in October, January,

and in April. Individual lesson plans are written and followed for

each child through large and small groups as well as individual

instruction time.

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Our goal at Prince of Peace Preschool is for each child

to be able to

Seek knowledge

Think critically and creatively

Approach challenges with previously learned

concepts and strategies

Meet and exceed grade level standards and

expectations

Engage in activities to grow their minds and bodies

Live a healthy lifestyle caring for mind and body

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Children at this age learn so much through music and movement.

At Prince of Peace Preschool we use the Kindermusik program

which

Immerses the children in an atmosphere of playing, singing,

and dancing

Uses music as a means of learning by moving their bodies to

rhyme and time

Teaches them the names and functions of different

instruments and the sounds they make

Gives knowledge in musical notes and tones

Explores and experiences Cultural music

Introduces new songs monthly and children perform them at

various times of the year

Develop a lifelong love of music

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What We Are Learning This Month

September

Bible Time

The World: God Speaks to Everyone Psalms 19

The Beginning: God Created Heaven and Earth Genesis 1:1-19

The Zoo: God Created Animals Genesis 1:20-25

The Garden: God Created Adam and Eve Genesis 1:26-30

Genesis 2:4-25

Memory Verse: “The world and the Bible tell us about God.” Psalms 19:1

Life Lesson: Respect

Theme: I am Special

Phonics: Introduction to Zoo Phonics

Focus on the letters and sounds of Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd

Language: Top/Middle/Bottom, Left/Right

Math Concepts: Read and Represent 1-5/Match one to one

Patterning—making and extending patterns

Color Blue and Purple

Shape: Square

Science: Health and Nutrition

ABC Music and Me Jumping Beans, Outside my Window and Carnival

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In the dramatic play area, children will learn to

improvise and use things in a symbolic way to

represent something else. This is abstract thinking.

They are also able to try different roles and solve social

problems through negotiation with their friends.

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What We are Learning This Month

October

Bible Time:

The Holiday: God Rests From His Work Genesis 2:1-3

The Serpent: Adam and Eve Sin Genesis 3

The Family: God made Families Genesis 4:1-5;32

The Ark: Noah Pleases God Genesis 9:16

Memory Verse: “Rainbows remind us of God’s promises.” Genesis 9:16

Life Lesson: Friendship

Theme: Autumn All Around Us

Fine Motor: Pincer Grip/Manipulative Skills/Eye Hand Coordination

Phonics: Zoo Phonics

Focus on Ee, Ff, Gg, Hh

Math: Read and Represent 5-10

Sorting by color, shape, and size

Science: Parts of the leaf

Color: Orange

Shape: Circle

ABC Music and Me: Join the Parade, Out and About and Animals-a-Dancing

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In art a child is able to use their imagination, creativity,

and to express their feelings. They will also learn

relationships of space and size, and concepts of

symmetry, balance and design. These are all math and

reading skills!

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November

Bible Time:

The Basket: The Princess Finds Moses Exodus 1:8-2:10

The Burning Bush God Calls Moses Exodus 3

The 10 Commandments: God Gives Us Rules Exodus 19-20

Life Lesson: Sharing and Caring

Theme: We are Thankful/Children of the World

Fine Motor: Cutting and practice correct hold of crayons and

pencil


Focus on Ii, Jj, Kk, Ll

Math: Read and Represent 1-10 Review One to One

Review Patterning and Sorting

Science: Human Body

Color: Brown

Shape: Diamond

ABC Music and Me: Around the Farm, Out and About and All Keyed Up


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Do you know you have an invisible bucket which is filled with all of

your good thoughts and feelings? This is a concept that is taught to

the children from preschool through 8th grade. There are three

important rules that are reinforced on a daily basis

Rule One:

Be KIND– If you have a full bucket and a happy life, the first rule is

the most important rule. Rule One is “Be a Bucket Filler.” They are

taught by saying or doing something caring or thoughtful, they are

adding good thoughts and feelings to someone else’s bucket. This

makes them a Bucket Filler and filling buckets feels good!

Rule 2:

Don’t Dip– Now that they understand what it means to be a Bucket

Filler, it is important to teach them what not to do! Every time they

say or do something mean, they are dipping in someone else’s bucket

and removing the good thoughts and feelings that are in the other per-

son’s bucket and that does not feel good! The truth is that we all dip

at one time or another and it is important that children understand that

and work at making it right.

Rule Three:

Use Your Lid -The children are taught that even if they are able to

practice rule one and two and do it well, there may be times that they

need to guard and protect the good thoughts and feelings inside their

own bucket but using their lid. Even if they learn to be the best

bucket filler and never dip, but if they don’t learn to use their lid, their

own bucket may become empty. Their lid controls how much is

taken out!

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December

Bible Time:

Happy Birthday Jesus: Jesus is Born Luke 2:1-7

The Savior: Shepherds Visit the Baby Luke 2:8-20

Memory Verse: “Jesus was Born in Bethlehem and slept in a manger.”

Luke 2:6-7

Life Lesson: Giving to Others

Theme: Winter


Focus on names and sounds of Mm, Nn

Math: Read and Represent 10-15/Match One to One

Review Patterning and Sorting

Science: Parts of the Tree

Color: Green

Shape: Triangle

Music: Songs for the Christmas Program

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During manipulative play the children are learning eye

hand coordination, to make and repeat patterns,

symmetry, shapes, order and design. These are all early

math skills.

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January

Bible Time:

Simeon and Anna: Bless Jesus Luke 2:22-38

Home in Nazareth: Jesus Grows Up Matthew 2:19-23

Luke 2:39-40

Lost Child: Jesus Learns in the Temple Luke 2:41-52

Water Works: John Prepares the Way Matthew 3:1-12

Memory Verse: “God loves us so much he gave us His Son for me.”

John 3:16

Life Lesson: Respecting Others

Theme: Community Workers/Transportation


Focus on names and sounds of Oo, Pp, Qq, Rr


More or Less/Graphing

Science: Mixing Colors

Color: White/Black

Shape: Star

ABC Music and Me: Rhythms of the Land, On the Go and Sounds About

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When the children are participating in outdoor play they

are able to expend their energy in a constructive way.

They are able to develop their physical strength,

coordination and balance. Children are also developing

their imagination and learning to play cooperatively with

other children.

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February

Bible Time:

My Beloved Son: John Baptizes Jesus Matthew 3:13-17

John 1:29-34

It is Written: Jesus is Tempted Matthew: 4:1-11

God’s House: Jesus Clears the Temple John 2:13-17

Living Water: Jesus Welcomes the

Samaritan John 4:1-42

Memory Verse: “Jesus gives living water and new life”

John 4:10

Life Lesson: Emotion/Love and Forgiveness

Theme: Sea Creatures


Focus on names and sounds of Ss, Tt, Uu, Vv


Symmetry/Equal Parts

Science: Liquid/Gas

Color: Red/Pink

Shape: Heart

ABC Music and Me: Dance with Me, In the Sky and Home Sweet Home

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Our language program is based on the Zoo-phonics multisensory

language arts program which is a kinesthetic, multi-modal

approach to learning all aspects of language arts. The principle

of Zoo-phonics maximizes understanding, memory, utilization,

and transference to all areas of the reading, spelling, and writing

process in a playful and concrete manner. In addition to using the

Zoo Phonics program, we use Montessori materials to give the

children a hands-on experience as they master fundamental skills

needed for reading and writing.

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March

Bible Time:

Great Catch: Jesus Helps the Fishermen Luke 5:1-11

Follow Me: Jesus Calls Four Friends Mark 1:16-20

Great Feast: Jesus Calls a Tax Collector Luke 5:27-32

Twelve Disciples: Jesus Chooses Helpers Luke 6:12-16

Life Lesson: Fairness

Theme: Birds and Flowers

Gross Motor: Running, Skipping, Hopping, Jumping


Focus on Ww, Xx, Yy, Zz


Oral Numbering 1-100

Science: Baby Animals and their life cycles

Color: Primary Colors

Shape: Trapezoid

ABC Music and Me: Under the Rainbow and Drum, Drum, Drum


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Our purpose is to always maintain a Christian centered

environment where children:

Understand they are children of God and know Christ as their

Savior

Learn to love the Lord with their heart, soul, mind and

strength

Worship God as the Creator of all things

Learn what it means to pray in their daily lives

Learn Biblical truth, not cultural pressure

Show Christian values through their words and actions by

showing compassion for their peers, and those in need in our

community, country, and the world

Prince of Peace Preschool teaches Bible concepts in an age appro-

priate way through daily lessons which have been developed by

Disciple land. This is a comprehensive program that helps equip

children to reach their peak potential as Jesus’ disciples. They

will know who Jesus is and what he has done for them. Our goal

is that they will be able to display Christ-like character in every

area of their lives. We desire to partner with parents to build life-

long disciples who know God’s love.

While Prince of Peace teaches and lives the Christian faith, families

of all faiths are welcome.

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April

Bible Time:

The King: Jesus Rides into Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11

Sheep & Goats: Jesus Tells Us About Heaven Matthew 25:31-46

Not Guilty: Pilate Judges Jesus John 18:28,;19:16

Empty: Jesus Left the Grave Matthew 28:5-7

Memory Verse: The Angel said, “Jesus isn’t in the grave! He is alive.”

Mark 16:6

Life Lesson: Caring for the environment

Gross Motor: Climbing, bending, and stretching

Theme: Insects/Butterflies


Focus on Review

Vowels—Aa, Ee, Ii, Oo, Uu



Science: Plant Seeds/Metamorphosis of the Butterfly and Frog

Color: Secondary Colors

Shape: Oval

ABC Music and Me: Down on the Ground, Let’s Play and Feel the Music


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During coloring and writing the children are learning how to hold

a pencil and crayon and to control the pressure. They are also

developing eye and hand coordination. Through this process they

will learn letter formation starting from top to bottom and left to

right.

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May

Bible Time:

Surprise Visitor: Jesus Walks with His Friends Luke 24:13-35

Jesus is Lord Thomas Finally Believes John 20:19-20

Breakfast Blessing: Jesus Gives Peter a Job John 21:1-17

Ready Set Go: Everyone Must Know Matthew 28:16-20

Goodbye: Jesus Goes to Heaven Acts 1:3-11

Memory Verse: “The Holy Spirit came as Jesus promised.”

Acts 2:33

Life Lesson: Compassion

Theme: Living and Non –Living


Beginning Blends



Science: Sink and Float

Color: Color Grading

Shape: Hexagon

ABC Music and Me: Jazz Kitchen, Sing a Song and Marvelous Me

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In group time the children are learning listening skills, how to

sit still and how to understand spoken words. They are also

developing skills in waiting while others are talking and that

their ideas add to the discussion and have value. Skills in

drawing conclusions are also being developed during this

time. These are math and reading skills.

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June

Bible Time:

Hello!: The Holy Spirit Arrives Acts:2:1-47

Partners: God’s People Share Acts 4:32-38

Memory Verse: “I will sing the Lord’s great love forever.” Psalms 89:1

Life Lesson: Being Polite/Manners

Theme: Ending Our Year


Wrap Up Review

Math: Wrap Up Review

Science: Wrap Up Review

Color: Wrap Up Review

Shape: Wrap Up Review

ABC Music and Me: Marvelous Me and Jazz Kitchen


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We value a working relationship with parents and want them to be part of

their child’s preschool experience. We require each two parent family to

generate a total if 20 hours and each single parent family to generate a

total of 15 hours per school year. Together we will be building the foun-

dation of your child’s outside relationships and learning experiences and

it is important to us that we do it together. There are many ways to

accomplish these hours and opportunities would include:

Teacher Helper/Art Helper/Playground Supervisor

Take projects home to prepare for the children

Class parent (help with planning events for the children)

Fieldtrip driver/Chaperone

Lunch Time Helper

Purchase Script to support the school

Work Days/Facility Care

Attending Parenting Classes in Love and Logic

These are just some of the opportunities we offer to complete these hours

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Prince of Peace Preschool offers a five-week parent

training program designed by the Love and Logic

Institute inc.

Would you like to feel more confident as a parent?

Would you like to feel more relaxed at the end of the

day?

Would you like to gain practical skills that you can

use immediately?

Have you asked yourself

“How can I stop my children from bickering and fight-

ing?”

“Is there a way to discipline my toddler in public with-

out creating a scene?”

“How do I get him to stop spitting his peas and whin-

ing at dinner”

Prince of Peace Parents receive 10 parent hours for

attending. Class dates and times will be announced

during the school year.

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Prince of Peace Preschool

License # 013418186

38451 Fremont Blvd.

Fremont, CA 94536

510/797-8186 ext.226

Regina Imlach, Program Director

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