“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.”

TLC Trailblazers (Pre-Kindergarten)

Our Pre-K program fosters a sense of community and relationship.

The classroom environment is welcoming, stimulating and challenging. The physical arrangement of the room, daily schedules and routines are designed to suit individual and group needs.

Children are encouraged to make their own choices and participate in self-directed and planned activities. They develop their respect of routine and independence while learning to follow directions, problem solve, experiment and relate socially. Enrichment activities are embedded into our daily routine four days a week.

Each child is prepared to transition to kindergarten by learning through play and teacher-led activities with a focus being on developing curious, capable learners.

We focus on several developmental areas:

Self-Help/Independence Skills

  • Being responsible for personal items such as coat, bag and backpack
  • Expressing one’s needs
  • Following routine
  • Independently dressing for the outdoors

Social and Emotional Skills

  • Demonstrating confidence
  • Playing well with other children
  • Taking turns and sharing
  • Accepting disappointment and adult guidance

Language and Communication Skills

  • Following two-to-three-step directions
  • Speaking clearly
  • Participating in group discussions

Motor Skills

  • Using crayons, pencils and scissors with control
  • Manipulating small pieces
  • Using playground equipment comfortably
  • Walking with an easy gait

Work Habits

  • Showing self-direction
  • Attending to – and completing – group & independent tasks
  • Participating in circle and class activities
  • Appropriately transitioning from activities
  • Using class materials appropriately
  • Helping clean up
  • Waiting one’s turn when speaking in a group
  • Participating in Music and Movement Class

Academics

  • Identifying shapes and colors
  • Completing a 24-piece puzzle
  • Knowing and saying one’s first and last name
  • Printing one’s first name
  • Using left-to-right progression
  • Responding to stories by answering questions
  • Identifying letters and sounds of alphabet
  • Sorting objects
  • Completing simple patterns
  • Recognizing numerals 1-10

Spiritual Development

  • Reciting monthly Bible verses in English and sign language
  • Understanding that Jesus is our friend
  • Showing empathy for other children and teachers

Enrollment is open for 2023 Summer Camp and the 2023-2024 School Year.
For more information, please call 804.270.5042.