Introduction Thank you for your interest in the

Woodstream Christian Academy Early Childhood

Education Program. Our team of educators is

passionate about the development of the “whole

child”. We are committed to providing a Christ-

centered and enriching environment that integrates

technology, educational research, and age-

appropriate teaching strategies.

Your child’s education is one of your

most important investments. We are honored

that you are prayerfully considering placing your

precious little one in our care. We look forward

to a partnership with you that, by God’s grace,

will serve as a vital step towards laying a solid

foundation for your child’s academic success.

ECE Leadership Team

Core Areas of Development

Spiritual Development ■

Cognitive Development ■

Social and Emotional Development ■

Speech and Language Development ■

Fine Motor Skills Development ■

Gross Motor Skills Development ■

K-2 Goals, Objectives, and Topics Bible To:

Help students to develop a love for the Word ★

of GodIntroduce the seven days of Creation and ★

share Bible stories.Help the students to memorize scripture ★

Bring Biblical characters to life for the ★

students Speech and Language DevelopmentTo:

Provide developmentally appropriate ★

activities that enhance expressive and receptive languageHelp the student develop and expand ★

vocabularyPhonemic AwarenessTo:

Introduce the student to letter recognition ★

Introduce the student to phonetic sounds ★

Begin to establish a love for reading ★

Fine and Gross Motor SkillsStudents will:

Participate in developmentally appropriate, ★

indoor/outdoor activities that enhance small/large muscle groups.

Music and MovementStudents will be:

Exposed to a rich sensory environment ★

through the incorporation of various music genres, with a classical emphasisIntroduced to basic musical ★

instruments and rhythm

K-2 Goals, Objectives, and Topics Math ReadinessStudents will:

Provide an early mathematical ★

foundation through counting, number recognition, basic shape recognition, patterns and sequential order

History and Social StudiesStudents are introduced to:

Community and church ★

Children and missionaries from around ★

the worldTravel ★

ScienceStudents will:

Develop an appreciation of God’s ★

creation through the study of natureExplore science through the use of ★

hands-on activities

Tuition for K-2 students includes the following: Academic Instruction and Care from 6:45 AM ■

to 6:00 PM, AM/PM snacks, and Family Style

Lunch.

K-2 uses the following curricula: Abeka ■

2’s/3’s: Bible, Numbers, Letters and Sounds,

and Kumon 2’s: Cutting, Coloring and Easy

Mazes.

“Fun at Home” homework is given on a ■

weekly basis.

Uniforms are required for K-2 students. ■

K-2 is a year round program with June or ■

September start dates. (Federal Holidays and

breaks customary to schools are observed.

Calendars will be provided.)

K-2 students must be 2-years of age by the ■

start date.

K-2 students are not required to be toilet ■

trained.

Interviews are conducted with every family. ■

One recommendation is required. K-2

students are not formally assessed; however,

a readiness survey will be taken.

“Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart.”

Proverbs 22:6

“The Foundational

Years of Learning”

Chancellor Robert A. Wingfield, D.D.

Before Care **Free Play Activities Preparation for Circle TimePrayerPledges (American Flag, Bible, Student) Days of the WeekCountingPhoneticsScripture MemorizationMusic & MovementMorning Snack (Good Manners-Character Building)Literature ExplorationGroup Story Time InteractionFree Play (Gross Motor Activities)Bathroom BreakLearning Centers / Small GroupsNaptime PreparationLunch (Good Manners Instruction)Bathroom BreakNaptime Enhancing Independet SkillsAfternoon SnackAfter CareFree Play (Indoor/Outdoor Activities -

Weather Permitting)

Afternoon Circle/Review of the DayBathroom Break (Potty Power) Indoor Activities(Manipulatives and Free Play)**Breakfast from home until 8:00 am

K-2 Daily Schedule

Chapel ★

Music & Movement ★

Physical Education ★

Technology ★

Library & Story Time ★

Art ★

Rotation Stations ★

Special Days/Activities

K-2 General Information

Woodstream Christian Academy

Soli Deo Gloria

9800 Lottsford Road | Mitchellville, MD 20721301.955.1160 (phone) | 301.955.1169 (fax)

www.woodstreamacademy.com

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Early Childhood Education

Woodstream Christian Academy

K-2