Pre-Kindergarten Program

Pre-K for 4- to 5-Year-Olds

Inspiring a Love of Learning & Readiness for Kindergarten!

The best Pre-K programs spark curiosity, foster problem-solving skills, and create a lifelong love of learning—and that’s exactly what we offer at The Sunshine House!

Our Pre-K program prepares your child for Kindergarten and beyond by combining structured learning with hands-on fun. Using the award-winning Creative Curriculum®, we provide engaging experiences in:

✅ Language & Literacy
✅ Math & Science
✅ Social Studies
✅ Music & Art

We tailor lessons to your child’s interests, ensuring learning feels meaningful and exciting!

Pre-K Development Areas

Our Pre-K curriculum nurtures growth across multiple developmental domains to ensure your child is ready for school success:

• Social-Emotional – Build confidence, independence, and cooperation
• Physical – Strengthen fine and gross motor skills
• Language – Improve communication and expressive skills
• Cognitive – Develop problem-solving and critical thinking
• Literacy – Recognize letters, sounds, and early reading skills
• Math – Understand numbers, patterns, and basic problem-solving
• Science & Technology – Encourage curiosity and hands-on exploration
• Social Studies – Learn about communities, cultures, and responsibility
• The Arts – Foster creativity through music, movement, and art

Assessments & Goal Tracking for School Readiness

We know how important it is for parents to track their child’s progress! That’s why we use the 38 Objectives for Learning and Development, a research-based assessment tool that helps teachers set personalized goals and ensure a smooth transition to Kindergarten.

📌 Regular assessments and progress tracking allow us to:
✅ Measure growth in key areas
✅ Set personalized learning goals
✅ Ensure your child is ready for Kindergarten

Seeds of Literacy: Literacy & Character Development

Our exclusive Seeds of Literacy program enhances early reading skills and character development. Through engaging stories and interactive activities, your child will develop:

• Early Literacy Skills – Letter recognition, vocabulary, and phonics
• Self-Esteem & Social Skills – Confidence, patience, kindness, and leadership

📍 Check out the Seeds of Literacy board in your child’s classroom to see what they’re learning each week!

Spanish Language Learning in Pre-K

At The Sunshine House, we incorporate age-appropriate Spanish lessons to help children develop valuable language skills. Research shows that learning a second language early:

• Strengthens first-language skills
• Makes it easier to learn additional languages later in life
• Encourages cultural awareness
• Enhances literacy and cognitive development

Pre-Kindergarten Learning Goals

By the end of our Pre-K program, your child will be able to:

✅ Follow classroom rules & routines with minimal reminders
✅ Express needs, thoughts, and emotions verbally
✅ Play cooperatively, share, and use good manners
✅ Recognize, spell, and write their name
✅ Understand time concepts (months, weeks, days, before & after)
✅ Demonstrate confidence in self-care tasks (washing hands, using utensils, handling materials properly)
✅ Identify colors, match shapes, and recognize numbers 1-30
✅ Master large motor skills like hopping, jumping, and skipping