Prince of Peace Preschool

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

Prince of Peace Preschool 38451 Fremont Blvd. Fremont Ca 94536

Ph 510-456-4280 RImlach@popfremont.org www.popfremont.org

www.popchristianschool.com License # 013418186

Mission Statement The early childhood program at Prince of Peace is committed to providing learning activities that are developmentally appropriate in a challenging, creative, Christian environment. Our program fosters each child in the area of social, emotional, academic and spiritual growth. We believe a child’s play is their work and that they learn by doing. A

child’s discovery is concrete and is based on experiment and discovery

with hands-on materials. Our classrooms are set up with learning

centers and provide opportunity for the children to explore all areas of

their development. A child goes through a sequence of growth within

which they each have their own individual patterns of growth,

personality, and learning style. In our program, each child is

appreciated and accepted at his or her own ability. The children are

given opportunity to learn, grow, and develop in a genuinely

affectionate, Christian environment. We strive to provide a warm,

nurturing, Christ-centered environment in which a child’s faith is

nurtured, self-concepts are enhanced, and independence is encouraged.

We desire that our children know the love God has for them and learn

to interact lovingly with each other. While Prince of Peace teaches

and lives the Christian Faith, families from all faiths are welcome.

Welcome to Prince of Peace Preschool We are so excited you have decided to start this journey with us. This

year promises to be a year of partnership as we work together to guide

your children through their growth and development in all areas of their

lives. This book outlines the scope of the curriculum and the sequence in

which we will be taking your child through it. It has been developed so

that you may follow along as the children are taken through each area.

Our goal is to work together so that we can maximize your child’s

experience connecting school with home through this process. Children

learn what is meaningful to them and understand and remember new

things that relate to the experience and skills they already have. In

addition to the academic foundation they will receive, they can also look

forward to chapel with their 8th grade buddies, daily art projects, cooking,

family events, book mobile and much, much more. Formal assessments

are given to each child in October and again in April and parent

conferences are done twice per year. Individual lesson plans are written,

and followed, for each child through large and small groups as well as

individual instruction time.

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Our goal at Prince of Peace Preschool is for each child to:

• Seek knowledge

• Think critically and creatively

• Approach challenges with previously learned

concepts and strategies

• Meet and exceed grade level standards and

expectations

• Engage in activities to grow their minds and bodies

• Live a healthy lifestyle caring for themselves and the

world around them.

Children at this age learn so much through music and

movement. During Music and Movement activities the

children will:

• Be immersed in an atmosphere of playing, singing,

and dancing

• Use music as a means of learning by moving their

bodies to rhymes and time

• Learn the names and functions of different

instruments and the sounds they make

• Explore and experience Cultural music

• Learn new songs monthly

• Develop a lifelong love of music

Our goal at Prince of Peace Preschool is for each child to be able

to:

• Seek knowledge

• Think critically and creatively

Our goal at Prince of Peace Preschool is for each

Children at this age learn so much through music and movement.

During Music and Movement activities the children will:

• Be immersed in an atmosphere of playing, singing, and

dancing

• Use music as a means of learning by moving their bodies

to rhymes and time

September

Bible Time: Creation God created the world Genesis 1:1-19

God created animals Genesis 1:1-25 God created people Genesis 2:7-22

God shows Adam and Eve the world he’s made

Genesis 1:28-31

Life Lesson: Respect Theme: I am special

Phonics: Introduction to Zoo Phonics. Focus on Aa – Dd

Math: Patterning Shape: Square

Science: Health & Nutrition

In the dramatic play area, the children will learn to improvise

and use things in a symbolic way to represent something else.

This is abstract thinking. They will also be able to try

different roles and solve social problems through negotiation

with their friends.

October

Bible Time: Noah Noah builds the Ark Genesis 6:9-22

Noah and the Animals Enter the Ark

Genesis 7:1-16

Floods covered the Earth Genesis 7:17-24 God gives the rainbow as a

sign of His promise Genesis 9:8-17

Life Lesson: Friendship Theme: Autumn all around us

Phonics: Zoo Phonics Focus on Ee – Hh

Math: Read & Represent 1-5 Sorting by color

Shape: Circle Color: Orange

Science: Parts of the Leaf

Art allows children to use their imagination and creativity

to express their feelings. They will also learn

relationships of space and size, concepts of symmetry,

balance and design. These are all math and reading skills!

November

Bible Time: Abraham and Sarah God calls Abram to move to

a new land Genesis 12:1-5

Abraham worships God Genesis 12:7-9 Abraham and Lot share the

land Genesis 13:1-18

God changes Abraham’s Name to Abraham

Genesis 15:5; 17:1-7, 15-16

Abraham and Sarah have a baby

Genesis 18:1-16, 21:1-7

Life Lesson: Sharing and caring Theme: We are thankful/Children

around the world Phonics: Zoo Phonics

Focus on Ii -Ll Math: Read & Represent 1-10

Review patterning and sorting

Shape: Diamond Color: Brown

Science: Human Body

Do you know you have an invisible bucket which is filled with all of your good thoughts and feelings? This is a concept that is taught to the children from preschool through 8th grade. There are three important rules that are reinforced daily Rule One: Be KIND– If you have a full bucket and a happy life, the first rule is the most important rule. Rule One is “Be a Bucket Filler.” They are taught by saying or doing something caring or thoughtful, they are adding good thoughts and feelings to someone else’s bucket. This makes them a Bucket Filler and filling buckets feels good! Rule 2: Don’t Dip– Now that they understand what it means to be a Bucket Filler, it is important to teach them what not to do! Every time they say or do something mean, they are dipping in someone else’s bucket and removing the good thoughts and feelings that are in the other per- son’s bucket and that does not feel good! The truth is that we all dip at one time or another and it is important that children understand that and work at making it right. Rule Three: Use Your Lid -The children are taught that even if they are able to practice rule one and two and do it well, there may be times that they need to guard and protect the good thoughts and feelings inside their own bucket but using their lid. Even if they learn to be the best buck- et filler and never dip, but if they don’t learn to use their lid, their own bucket may become empty. Their lid controls how much is taken out!

December

Bible Time: Jesus is God’s gift The angel comes to Mary Luke 1:26-38

Jesus is born Luke 22:1-7 Angels announce Jesus’ birth to the shepherds

Luke 2:8-15

The shepherds worship Jesus

Luke 2:15-20

The wise men worship Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Life Lesson: Giving to others

Theme: Winter Phonics: Zoo Phonics

Focus on Mm, Nn, Oo Math: Read & Represent 1-15

Shape: Triangle Color: Green

Science: Parts of the tree

During manipulative play the children are learning through

hand-eye coordination, to make and represent patterning,

symmetry, shapes, order and design. These are all early math

skills

January

Bible Time: Jesus’ Miracles Jesus heals a man who has

been sick for 38 years John 5:1-9

Jesus feeds more than 5,000 people

John 6:1-14

Jesus heals a blind man Mark 10:46-52 A Miraculous catch of fish John 21:1-13

Life Lesson: Respecting Others Theme: Community Helpers

Transportation Phonics: Zoo Phonics

Focus on Oo,Pp,Qq,Rr Math: Read & Represent 1-20

Graphing Shape: Star Color: Black and White

Science: Mixing Colors

When the children participate in outdoor play, they

expend energy in a constructive way. They develop their

physical strength, coordination and balance. Children also

develop their imagination and learn to play cooperatively

with other children.

Our language program is based on the Zoo Phonics

multisensory language arts program which is a kinesthetic

multi-modal approach to learn all aspects of language arts.

The principal of Zoo Phonics maximizes understanding,

memory, utilization, and transference to all areas of the

reading, spelling, and writing process in a playful and

concrete manner. In addition to using the Zoo Phonics

program, we use Montessori materials to give each child a

hands-on experience as they master fundamental skills

needed for reading and writing.

February

Bible Time: Zacchaeus Zacchaeus learns to love

Jesus Luke 19:1-4

Jesus calls Zacchaeus down from the tree

Luke 19:5-7

Zacchaeus shows that he is sorry

Luke 19:8

Zacchaeus learns right from wrong

Luke 19:9-10

Life Lesson: Emotions/love and forgiveness Theme: Sea Creatures

Phonics: Zoo Phonics Focus on Ss-, Tt, Uu, Vv

Math: Read & Represent 1-20 One to one correspondence Symmetry/equal parts

Shape: Heart Color: Red and Pink

Science: Liquid and Gas

March

Bible Time: Worshipping God Paul and Silas sing

praise in prison Acts 16:16-34

Paul and Silas pray in prison

Acts 16:16-34

Paul and Silas are set free

Acts 16:16-34

Life Lesson: Fairness Theme: Birds and Flowers

Gross Motor: Running, Skipping, Hopping, Jumping

Phonics: Zoo Phonics Focus on Ww, Xx, Yy, Zz

Math: Read and Represent 1-30 One-to-One Matching Oral counting 1-100

Shape: Trapezoid Color: Primary Colors

Science: Baby animals and their life cycle

Our purpose is to always maintain a Christ-centered environment where children:

• Understand they are loved by God and know Christ as their Savior

• Learn to love the Lord with their heart, soul, mind and strength

• Worship God as the Creator of all things • Learn what it means to pray in their daily lives • Learn Biblical truth, not cultural pressure • Show Christian values through their words and actions by

showing compassion for their peers and those in need in our community, country, and world

Prince of Peace Preschool teaches Bible concepts in an age appropriate

way through daily lessons which have been developed by Hands on

Bible Curriculum/Group. Our approach is to teach as Jesus taught!

Jesus had a knack for connecting eternal truths with everyday symbols

that His audience could touch, hear, and taste. Each lesson is

developed and equipped to lead the children straight to the heart of a

Bible lesson, in a way they'll remember.

Prince of Peace desires to partner with parents to build lifelong

disciples who know God’s love for them.

While Prince of Peace teaches and lives the Christian faith, families

from all faiths are welcome.

April

Bible Time: Jesus’ Death & Resurrection Disciple’s feet John 13:1-17

Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king

Mark 11:1-11

Jesus shares a final meal with His disciples

Mark 15:12-26, 32-42

Jesus dies on the cross Mark 15:25-38 Jesus rises on the third

day Mark 16:1-8

Jesus sends out his followers to share the

good news

Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:6-11

Life Lesson: Caring for the environment Theme: Insects/Butterflies

Gross Motor: Climbing, bending, and stretching

Phonics: Zoo Phonics Vowels

Math: 1-40 matching one to one Oral numbering 1-100

Shape: Oval Color: Secondary colors

Science: Plants seeds/metamorphosis of the butterfly and frog

During coloring and writing, the children will learn how to

hold a pencil, a marker, and a crayon and how to control and

apply pressure with these instruments. They will also

develop eye and hand coordination. Through this process

they will learn letter formation and the process of starting

from top to bottom and left to right.

May

Bible Time: Helping others know God A servant girl sends

Naaman to visit Elisha, the prophet

2 Kings 5:1-9

Be kind 2 King 5:1-14 King Josiah leads God’s

people to repair the temple

2 King 22:1-23

Tell everyone 2 King 22:1-23;3 Life Lesson: Compassion

Theme: Living/Non-Living Gross Motor:

Phonics: Zoo Phonics Beginning Blends

Math: Read and Represent 1-50 Oral 1-100

Shape: Hexagon Color: Color grading

Science: Sink & Float

In group time the children will learn listening skills, how to sit

still and how to understand spoken words. They will also

develop skills in waiting while others are talking (listening)

and that their ideas add to the discussion and have value.

Skills in drawing conclusions are also being developed during

this time. These are math and reading skills.

We value a working relationship with parents and want them

to be part of their child’s preschool experience. We require

that each two-parent family volunteer 20 hours and each

single-parent family volunteer 14 hours per school year.

Together we will be build the foundation of your child’s

outside relationships and learning experiences. It is

important to us that we do this together. There are many

ways to accomplish these hours and opportunities include:

• Teacher Helper/Art Helper/Playground Supervisor

• Take projects home to prepare for the children

• Class parent (help with planning events for the children)

• Chaperone

• Lunch Time Helper

• Purchase Script to support the school

• Work Days/Facility Care

• Attending Parenting Classes/workshops

These are just some of the opportunities we offer to complete

these hours.

MOPS … Mothers Of Preschoolers. MOPS is an

international organization that builds circles of women

who love each other like family, because raising humans

is beautiful and hard, and having each other to lean on is

life-giving. We want to connect moms to a community of

women, who meet twice a month to laugh, cry and

embrace the journey of being a mom. We build

friendships, hear speakers, discuss inspiring videos, take

a break from little ones, meet with mentor moms, have

devotions, pray together, and enjoy a little craft time

together. We will cheer for each other as we watch how

God is using us to form incredible little lives. These

gatherings are where moms can meet to share their

hopes, fears and insights, in a format that doesn’t neglect

their faith nor their womanhood, their motherhood nor

their purpose, their heart nor their mind. MOPS

International encourages and equips moms of young

children to realize their potential as mothers, women

and leaders, in relationship with Jesus, and in

partnership with the local church.

We are blessed to have a MOPS group here, at Prince of Peace.

Please call/email the preschool office and we can connect you with our MOPS coordinator.