Anacortes Christian Church Pre-School

School Philosophy

General Approach to Learning: Teacher-Led

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Learning Philosophy & Tools

	Play- based	mostly teacher led	not formally in curriculum	conducive environment
Language				more More Information Tracing paper and other writing instruments A well-stocked bookcase
Oral language
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs
Storybook reading
Emerging literacy skills
Cognitive development
Math & number sense				more More Information Puzzles Games
Time & space				more More Information Calendars and clocks Parquetry blocks, pegboards, and mosaic toys Building blocks
Sci. reasoning/physical world				more More Information A place for science activities such as growing plants
Music				more More Information Musical instruments Marching, singing, dancing
Visual arts				more More Information Materials such as paint, ink, paintbrushes, crayons, markers, chalk, paper, etc.
Physical activity				more More Information A playground with climbing equipment Bean bags, balls, and other objects that children can throw, kick, and play Tricycles Enough room for children to move around and play and a suitable indoor alternative to the outdoor playground on rainy days Sandboxes and/or water stations for play
Other subjects taught

Day in the Life

General School Mission

Home-School Connection

Parents Say They are Encouraged to:

• Fundraise
• Are able to visit the school anytime we want
• Go on field trips
• Volunteer in the classroom
• Receive newsletters

Modes of Communication

• Notes
• Phone Calls
• Email
• Special Meetings
• Drop-Off
• Pick-Up
• Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school