Fours/Pre-K Program
The Fours/Pre-K Program at Christie’s Carousel of Learning provides a dynamic, engaging curriculum that gets children truly ready for kindergarten. This is an exciting year of rapid growth, students strengthen early reading and writing skills, explore number concepts, practice problem-solving, and learn to work collaboratively with peers. Our Pre-K teachers create a structured, supportive classroom environment that encourages independence, curiosity, and resilience. With a strong focus on both academic foundations and social-emotional readiness, children leave our program confident, capable, and eager for the next step in their educational journey.
Preparing Confident, Capable Kindergarten-Ready Learners
Language Development
- Saying their full name and beginning to learn their address and phone number
- Using future tense naturally (“I will…,” “Tomorrow we’re going to…”)
- Telling detailed stories with a beginning, middle, and end
- Participating in phonemic awareness games and early literacy practice
Cognitive Development
- Counting ten or more objects with accuracy
- Recognizing numbers, letters, and early sight words
- Understanding simple time-related concepts (yesterday/today/ tomorrow)
- Engaging in reasoning, memory, and critical-thinking activities
Social & Emotional Growth
- Demonstrating independence and responsibility
- Taking pride in classroom jobs and leadership opportunities
- Participating in cooperative learning and team activities
- Expressing emotions appropriately and building conflict-resolution skills
- Exploring creativity through singing, acting, dancing, and dramatic play
Large Motor Skills
- Hopping, somersaulting, climbing, and navigating more complex playground equipment
- Standing on one foot for 10 seconds or more
- Playing structured games with rules and teamwork
- Developing balance, strength, and spatial awareness
Small Motor Skills
- Printing the letters in their name and practicing additional letter formation
- Copying triangles and more complex shapes
- Using scissors with precision for arts and crafts
- Strengthening writing and drawing skills through daily fine-motor activities
