preschool

We would like to thank you for considering our Preschool for your child’s initial school experience. We are proud of the talented and caring staff that is part of the Covington First United Methodist Preschool. We know that your child is among the most precious gift God has given you. Our goal is to provide a safe and loving environment in which your child may grow and learn.

If you have any questions please contact Amanda Farill, Preschool Director at 770-786-7305 or afarill@fumccovington.org.

The First United Methodist Preschool was established as a service to the community. It is a non-profit undertaking. The school is sponsored by the church and is subject to the control of the Preschool Committee with guidance from the Work Area on Education.

Curriculum

Our goal at Covington FUMC Preschool is to provide the most developmentally appropriate learning experience for children. Our teachers will continue to implement the Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood. The goal of Creative Curriculum is to have children become enthusiastic learners. This curriculum also focuses on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of your child. We are excited to have such a hands-on curriculum that promotes learning through play and first hand experiences.

Philosophy Of Education

The learning process should be natural and spontaneous. Children learn best when learning is meaningful, rather than contrived. Children learn best when they are permitted to initiate activities that meet their needs. Choices within a learning environment allow children to engage in learning experiences naturally. The best learning atmosphere for young children is noncompetitive. In a noncompetitive environment, children are encouraged to question, be curious, and explore new possibilities. The teachers nurture a community of active learners. Social interaction is essential in the learning process. A teacher’s inspiring attitude in the learning environment is an essential element. Learning occurs when children feel safe and trust themselves as learners.

We are especially proud and excited to offer Kindermusik™ for our three and four-year-old classes. Babies, Ones, and Twos will attend Music and Movement with a Kindermusik™ certified teacher. Kindermusik™ is a unique music program, which is committed to bringing music to children’s lives through developmentally appropriate curricula, CDs, books, instruments, and activities for our classes and for family time.

Kindermusik’s™ philosophy is founded upon rigorous research and the following fundamental beliefs:

· Every parent is the child’s most important teacher.

· Every child is musical.

· The home is the most important learning environment.

· Music nurtures a child’s cognitive, emotional, social, language, and physical development.

· Every child should experience the joy, fun and learning which music brings to life.

Special Days And

Field Trips During The

School Year

· Teddy Bear Picnic

· Grandparent’s Day

· Field Trip to Scoop’s

· Halloween Storybook Parade

· Thanksgiving Feast

· Secret Santa Shop

· Christmas Parties

· Art Day

· Valentine’s Day Parties

· Career Day

· Flower Shop Field Trip

· Transportation Day

· Egg Hunt

· Umbrella Day Parade

· Farm Day

· Mother’s Day Celebration

· Last Day of School Luau

· Graduation

Spiritual Growth

It is our goal to provide for each child a safe and loving environment in which to grow and learn. The staff creates an atmosphere of Christian love and teaches the children

about the wonderful love that God has for each of us.

	Amanda Farill, Preschool Director *COVINGTON FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH*

	PAGE LINKS Preschool Calendar Preschool Application Preschool Handbook Preschool Tuition Preschool Photos We would like to thank you for considering our Preschool for your child’s initial school experience. We are proud of the talented and caring staff that is part of the Covington First United Methodist Preschool. We know that your child is among the most precious gift God has given you. Our goal is to provide a safe and loving environment in which your child may grow and learn. If you have any questions please contact Amanda Farill, Preschool Director at 770-786-7305 or afarill@fumccovington.org. The First United Methodist Preschool was established as a service to the community. It is a non-profit undertaking. The school is sponsored by the church and is subject to the control of the Preschool Committee with guidance from the Work Area on Education. Curriculum Our goal at Covington FUMC Preschool is to provide the most developmentally appropriate learning experience for children. Our teachers will continue to implement the Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood. The goal of Creative Curriculum is to have children become enthusiastic learners. This curriculum also focuses on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of your child. We are excited to have such a hands-on curriculum that promotes learning through play and first hand experiences. Philosophy Of Education The learning process should be natural and spontaneous. Children learn best when learning is meaningful, rather than contrived. Children learn best when they are permitted to initiate activities that meet their needs. Choices within a learning environment allow children to engage in learning experiences naturally. The best learning atmosphere for young children is noncompetitive. In a noncompetitive environment, children are encouraged to question, be curious, and explore new possibilities. The teachers nurture a community of active learners. Social interaction is essential in the learning process. A teacher’s inspiring attitude in the learning environment is an essential element. Learning occurs when children feel safe and trust themselves as learners. We are especially proud and excited to offer Kindermusik™ for our three and four-year-old classes. Babies, Ones, and Twos will attend Music and Movement with a Kindermusik™ certified teacher. Kindermusik™ is a unique music program, which is committed to bringing music to children’s lives through developmentally appropriate curricula, CDs, books, instruments, and activities for our classes and for family time. Kindermusik’s™ philosophy is founded upon rigorous research and the following fundamental beliefs: · Every parent is the child’s most important teacher. · Every child is musical. · The home is the most important learning environment. · Music nurtures a child’s cognitive, emotional, social, language, and physical development. · Every child should experience the joy, fun and learning which music brings to life. Special Days And Field Trips During The School Year · Teddy Bear Picnic · Grandparent’s Day · Field Trip to Scoop’s · Halloween Storybook Parade · Thanksgiving Feast · Secret Santa Shop · Christmas Parties · Art Day · Valentine’s Day Parties · Career Day · Flower Shop Field Trip · Transportation Day · Egg Hunt · Umbrella Day Parade · Farm Day · Mother’s Day Celebration · Last Day of School Luau · Graduation Spiritual Growth It is our goal to provide for each child a safe and loving environment in which to grow and learn. The staff creates an atmosphere of Christian love and teaches the children about the wonderful love that God has for each of us.