Mission Statement of Zion Lutheran
Early Childhood Education Program
The goal of the Zion Lutheran Preschool is to meet the needs of the Whole Child in an environment that also nurtures the spiritual growth of the child. Jesus is the model we follow. Zion Lutheran’s Preschool Program exists for the purpose of sharing the love of Jesus. In so doing we follow Jesus’ command “To go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19-20
Early Childhood Education Program
The goal of the Zion Lutheran Preschool is to meet the needs of the Whole Child in an environment that also nurtures the spiritual growth of the child. Jesus is the model we follow. Zion Lutheran’s Preschool Program exists for the purpose of sharing the love of Jesus. In so doing we follow Jesus’ command “To go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19-20
Purpose
Research indicates that the education or training that children receive during the early years lays the foundation for later learning. During these years, children need a stimulating environment, which will provide them with experience that will aid in developing their potential. They need enriching experiences, which will help them develop a positive self-concept.
In holding with these facts, Zion offers a program which will provide the child with a wide variety of learning experiences. The environment will be conductive to learning. In the Christian environment provided, the child will be free to explore and receive guidance in activities in which he/she will be able to experience success.
Zion strives to provide an environment in which the child feels safe and secure.
Every effort is made to provide a program for the growth and development of your child. Through a series of carefully guided learning experiences, the Zion Lutheran Preschool Program aims to develop the physical, social, emotional, and mental powers of the child, keeping in mind the child’s individual needs. Early childhood education is the beginning of the child’s formal education; thus, it is important that it is a positive experience.
Research indicates that the education or training that children receive during the early years lays the foundation for later learning. During these years, children need a stimulating environment, which will provide them with experience that will aid in developing their potential. They need enriching experiences, which will help them develop a positive self-concept.
In holding with these facts, Zion offers a program which will provide the child with a wide variety of learning experiences. The environment will be conductive to learning. In the Christian environment provided, the child will be free to explore and receive guidance in activities in which he/she will be able to experience success.
Zion strives to provide an environment in which the child feels safe and secure.
Every effort is made to provide a program for the growth and development of your child. Through a series of carefully guided learning experiences, the Zion Lutheran Preschool Program aims to develop the physical, social, emotional, and mental powers of the child, keeping in mind the child’s individual needs. Early childhood education is the beginning of the child’s formal education; thus, it is important that it is a positive experience.
Goals of Zion Lutheran Preschool
Schools for the young child are organized to serve many needs.
The developmental processes of a child help determine the goals that we seek to attain.
Schools for the young child are organized to serve many needs.
The developmental processes of a child help determine the goals that we seek to attain.
Physical Growth
Physical growth involves an awareness of health and safety habits, developing large and small motor skills, rhythm, and balance. This includes visual and auditory discrimination. Physical activities include cutting, play dough, sewing cards, running, jumping, and climbing.
Physical growth involves an awareness of health and safety habits, developing large and small motor skills, rhythm, and balance. This includes visual and auditory discrimination. Physical activities include cutting, play dough, sewing cards, running, jumping, and climbing.
- Social Growth
- Social growth involves getting along with others and becoming sensitive to their needs, learning the value of socially acceptable behavior, and learning to function as part of a group. This is developed during free play activities and circle time.
- Emotional Growth
- Emotional growth involves the ability to separate from the shelter of home and parents with a reasonable amount of ease, and develop a sense of trust in new environments. Emotional growth also involves dealing with one’s feelings and controlling them in an acceptable way.
- Mental Growth
- Mental growth involves self-expression, creativity and responsibility, and challenges in music, art, and science. The children learn to interpret what they see and hear around them, which results in questioning, interacting, and generalizing.
- Spiritual Growth
- Spiritual growth involves spending time each day learning more about Jesus, our loving Savior, and what he has done for each of us. The children develop a love for Jesus and they are assured that they are loved and forgiven by God.