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Modesto, CA
Big Valley Christian School

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Telephone: (209) 527-3481  · Website: bvcs.org/

School Philosophy and Mission

"Our Mission, Your Children's Future...
The Preschool is licensed by the State of California and is staffed by experienced teachers dedicated to assisting parents in the training of their children.
The curriculum is designed to develop the whole child spiritually, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. The atmosphere is positive, consistent, and loving, The Preschool is a cheerful place where appropriate play, meaningful Bible instruction, and cognitive experiences are all part of a full day. The Preschool serves children 2 years 9 months to age 5. Applications are accepted year-round with enrollment dependent upon eligibility and available space.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"PRESCHOOL SAMPLE DAY :
6:30 am School Opens
6:30 -8:30 am Free Choice Activities: Coloring, Puzzles, Table Games, Manipulatives, Books
8:30 am Transition to Classrooms
8:30 - 9:45 am Interest Centers: Science & Cooking Projects, Fine Motor Activities, Manipulatives, Dramatic Play, Sensorial & Cognitive Activities
9:45 - 10:00 am Group Time: Calendar, Weather, Flag Pledges, Helpers
10:00 - 11:45 am
Outside Play: Trikes, Sand Activities, Climbing Structures, Swings, Scooters, Ball Play
Chapel or Bible Time
Music, Stories, Finger plays, News Time, and Snack
11:45 - 1:00 pm Lunch and Outside Play
1:00 pm Half Day Program Ends
1:00 - 3:00 pm Quiet Time
3:00 - 4:00 pm Interest Centers See Above
4:00 - 4:15 pm Snack
4:15 - 4:45 pm Group Time: Story, Music & Movement
4:45 - 5:30 pm Outside Play: See Above
5:30 - 6:00 pm Cleanup, Sharing About the Day
6:00 pm All Programs End
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Joy Through a Child's Eyes

Nov
25
2009

It was a cold and soggy day at the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo. Cold, that is, for March day here in Austin. Of all the sights to see, my son spent most of our visit at the petting zoo. He picked out his

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Today's “Preschool’s Out” Activity

Nov
13
2009

Trace around your child's foot, with shoe on, on a piece of white construction paper or card stock. Have child cut out the shoe print and add a spooky face. Glue it to a popsicle stick and you have a ghost stick puppet!

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