Preschool in Overland Park, KS 66224
With a mission to love God, love others, and serve the world, Lord of Life in cooperation with the home has the role of developing children intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually through the love of Jesus Christ. The objectives of the Early Education Center are:
to provide a Christian atmosphere where your child can grow in love, knowledge and self-esteem
to provide guidance to your child to help them develop positive relationships with other children and adults
to create an environment where your child can learn to share, take turns and follow simple directions
to provide your child experiences that will challenge and stimulate intellectually
to develop creative expression in your child through music, art, dramatic play, literature, nature and games
to offer activities that enhance coordination and physical development of your child
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The curriculum at the Lord of Life Early Education Center is designed to provide your child with a well-rounded, early-childhood education that will prepare them as lifelong learners. Your child will participate in the following areas:
Art
Encourages small motor development, expresses feelings and ideas, and presents concepts of shapes, size and location. Good for eye-hand coordination and concepts of symmetry, balance and design. As children use their imagination and creativity, their ideas are valued. A variety of media is introduced.
Christian Education
Life lessons and biblical virtues are taught from Voyages and Life Ways.
Computers
Computer Kids 30-minute computer classes on Monday and Tuesday
Dramatic Play
Encourages social interaction, opportunity to act out emotions, builds self-esteem, promotes creativity, and fosters imagination
Emergent Reading/Language
Left-to-right activities, site words, book areas, sounds like, etc
Music
Music is made up of so many facets; science, math, foreign language, history, physical education and art. In the early years, it is used to develop a love for different sounds and rhythm.
Shapes, size, length, and location, reading and math readiness activities, cooperating with others (building blocks), problem-solving, motor skills/stacking, reaching, grasping, lifting, balancing and carrying
Playground/Gym
Large motor development, two playgrounds, indoor gym, lots of equipment, climbing experiences, coordination development and soccer classes
Science
Independent choices, good nutrition, cooking activities, units of measure, plant life, life cycles of many insects and animals, and chemical reactions
Social Studies
American culture, multi-cultural customs and government