Mrs. Connie Masera - Teacher
Mrs. Lucy Gomez - Aide

General Goals :

• Prepare young children for future learning by providing an initial experience in a nurturing school setting
• Provide developmentally appropriate readiness activities for four year old children of parish and school families
• Provide opportunities for social interaction, recreation and skills practice
• Facilitate adjustment to school schedules and routines

Specific Goals ::

• Offer a balanced readiness curriculum in conceptual learning: language-thinking skills, appreciation of literature, and quantitative skills
• Expose children to the rudiments of our Catholic faith appropriate for the young child
• Allow time for social learning and independent self-help skills
• Encourage appreciation of fine arts by providing opportunities to enjoy music, drama, puppetry, and art
• Develop fine motor (eye hand) coordination
• Develop and strengthen students' gross motor skills (balance, large muscle coordination) through appropriate physical education training
• Look for developmental weaknesses which can be strengthened through appropriate intervention, including recommendations for visual or auditory screening, speech and language therapy, or physical motor tests
  

Special Events ::

• Holiday parties
• Pet Show with their stuffed animals
• Splash Day
• Schedule
• Books and puzzles
• Circle
• Learning centers
• Gym/outside
• Religion
• Snack
• Free time/Art
• Show and Tell