Play-based Curriculum

Play is an essential part of learning. Children are encouraged to discover answers, properties, relationships, skills, and concepts for themselves through hands-on activities, all while freely tapping into the world of creativity and imagination. Our outstanding team of educators brings a warmth and energy to the day encouraging social development, necessary for supporting communication and cooperation skills with others.

Social, emotional, cognitive, and motor skills are developed through both structured and unstructured play. We recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles and personalities. We promote kindergarten readiness by supporting pre-reading skills and basic math concepts. Our days are filled with a wide variety of activities. 

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Program Description

The children of St. Mark Preschool are grouped according to age. The school offers a quality early childhood program, designed to enhance creativity, inter-personal and communication skills, and physical coordination appropriate to each age grouping. Since preschoolers are most responsive to activities in which they are involved in a “hands-on” manner, the classrooms are arranged into learning areas wherein the child can choose whether or not to participate. Materials in each classroom are rotated and enhanced frequently to stimulate children’s interest and encourage problem solving skills. Curriculum is child-centered as young children learn best when teachers build on the interests and abilities of the children. This will include activities in communication, science, math, art, social studies, language arts, music, dramatic play, and both small and large muscle coordination. Our program is enriched with class visitors and special events.