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Van Dellen
Preschool – Academics
"Train up a child in the way he should go,
even when he is old he will not depart from it."
Our curriculum is designed around the interests of the children. We use a variety of curriculum to meet each child where they are in their development. As children best learn through experiential learning, hands-on activities are available throughout the day. As they experience their world, they witness that all things come from God. Zoophonics is presented so children may experience pre-reading skills through their senses of feeling, sight, and hearing.
Daily preschool activities include Bible, art, phonics, math, science, music, creative play, language arts, and more.
Special Events & Activities
Grandparents Day, Operation Christmas Child, Poem in your Pocket, learning Math through Music, Spirit Week, Summer Birthday Bash, and more!
Safety Week: A guest Police Officer came to visit with the children. The children brought their bikes to school and learned the rules of the road on their own bikes.
Native American Week: We learned about Native Americans and pilgrims, how they lived together and gave thanks to our Lord.
100 Books: In December we read 100 books in class, and Scholastic Book Club donated 100 books to needy children.
Fundraiser: Children participated in a fundraiser that let them shop for loved ones, and earned money for new tricycles for our preschool.
Music: Children played handbells for the Van Dellen Christmas program.
Cowboy Day: We all learned about life as a cowboy on the ranch. The children dressed up like cowboys and cowgirls. We even had a tasty Western snack that day!
Letters to our Friends: The children learned to write each others names for sending Valentines.
Telling The Gospel: Children learned to tell the Gospel by making wordless books, and making their own Ressurrection Eggs at Easter time.
Creation: We discover Gods creation up close by attending the Animal Fair, holding baby chicks, and having "Nightcrawler Day."
Mommy and Me: Moms and Grandmas were invited to share in a special preschool time on "Mommy and Me Day."
Teddy Bear Picnic: Teddy Bears were everywhere at our Teddy Bear Picnic! Children enjoy bringing their bears, counting with them, and a special Teddy Bear picnic treat!
Activities throughout the year: The children also make their own alphabet book, work with 1st and 5th grade "buddies" on "Reading Buddy Day," and participate in Preschool Field Day and Graduation.
For more information contact Van Dellen Preschool Director: Maggie Ballard