Class Descriptions

At this stage of a child’s development, routines become a normal part of the day and help promote a sense of stability, security, and confidence. Children in this age range are becoming more aware of others around them and are introduced to activities where they can learn to share and work together to complete a task. Center time is in a small group setting where they become familiar with moving around the classroom and rotating after a short period of time. As these children develop their routine, potty–training becomes a more familiar theme. During this time, our teachers will partner with parents to help reinforce the efforts that are being taken at home in potty training. Children are encouraged to begin using the bathroom independently as there is a requirement in the 3s classroom to be 100% potty trained.
Children learn best through play and exploration at this age, and the teachers incorporate this in a large portion of their day. This classroom has 8-10 children with two teachers which allows for lots of hands–on activities including art, carpet/circle time, center time, music and movement, and lesson–based imaginative play. The theme/unit of study changes throughout the year and includes a new letter, number, and concept for the class to focus on.
Basic independent skills will begin to develop and there will be a stronger understanding of one to two step instructions. Children at this age are expressive and will use both verbal and nonverbal communication with their teachers. They are continually using receptive language skills, an understanding of information provided in a variety of ways (sounds, words, movement, gestures, signs, symbols).
Bible time is part of our daily routine as they begin to hear and learn more about Jesus.
Requirements for older 2s:
1. Students must turn two between September 2nd, 2023, and March 1st, 2024. Students must be 2.5 years old to begin this class.
2. All immunizations must be presented on form 3231 or a medical/religious exemption must be provided. No expired forms will be accepted.

At this age, a child will begin to show an increased attention span and the ability to sit for longer, more detailed activities. These activities will introduce tasks such as proper pencil grasp, name tracing, and other areas of improving fine motor skills. It is common at this age to begin demonstrating a stronger desire for independence and doing things on their own. Example–led learning is important as the independence of a child increases, so the teachers will show how to complete tasks more independently while still providing assistance as needed. While every child continues to learn at his or her own pace, it is an expectation that the students in this classroom setting are able to complete tasks that have two to three step instructions. Children at this age are expressive and will begin to strengthen their verbal communication and vocabulary with their teachers. They have mastered receptive language skills, an understanding of information provided in a variety of ways (sounds, words, movement, gestures, signs, symbols).
Our 3s classes are focused on a combination of styles, including both teacher–led learning and independent exploration. The day is full of hands–on art projects, building and creating, music and movement, Bible time, and lesson–based imaginative play. These class sizes range from 12–14 children with two teachers. The theme/unit of study changes throughout the year and includes a new letter, number, and concept for the class to focus on.
Bible time is an important part of the student’s daily routine as they begin to explore more about Jesus and the Bible. The 3s classes attend Chapel in the church sanctuary 2-4 times a month.
Requirements:
1. Children must be 3 by September 1st of the year entering into the program.
2.All immunizations must be presented on form 3231 or a medical/religious exemption must be provided. No expired forms will be accepted.
3. Children must be completely potty trained and able to use the restroom independently.

One of the main objectives with this age group is to fine–tune social and academic skills for a smoother transition when they move to kindergarten. FBCJ Preschool works closely with the local public school to provide the resources and knowledge to help each student thrive after preschool. Per age-appropriate standards, the areas of focus include self–control, listening, being respectful, following multi–step directions, independence, self–confidence, fine motor skills, and cooperation. Although these skills do not need to be mastered at this age, there is the expectation of a level of ability from the student in each of these areas. Our Pre–K4 classes provide a fun learning environment while preparing the students for full day public or private kindergarten. A typical class size for this age is 12–16 students with one to two teachers. The smaller class size gives the teacher the ability to provide more small group interaction and productive engagement with each child. The theme/unit of study changes throughout the year and includes a new letter, number, and concept for the class to focus on.
Bible time is an important part of their daily routine as they begin to explore more about Jesus and the Bible. The Pre-K4 classes attend Chapel in the church sanctuary 2-4 times a month.
Requirements:
1. Children must be four years old by September 1st of the year entering into the program.
2.All immunizations must be presented on form 3231 or a medical/religious exemption must be provided. No expired forms will be accepted.
3. All children must be fully potty trained and able to go to the bathroom without assistance.

A new Pre-K5 class will be offered for the 2024-2025 school year. One of the main objectives of this class is to help bridge the gap between Pre-K4 and Kindergarten for those students who need more time with social and/or academic development. It is common that some 5-year-old students with spring and summer birthdays might need a little more time for growth and maturity before they move to a full day public or private kindergarten class.
Pre-K5 allows an additional year of development without a student having to repeat a class/grade. This class can be used as a fundamental building block from the Pre-K4 class for returning students or can serve as an independent class for new students. The Pre-K5 structure is intended to be a bridge class, and we encourage all students to enter kindergarten once they leave our program. This class is not designed to be a kindergarten replacement, but rather an extra year of preparation. It is not a requirement that a student complete Pre-K4 before entering the Pre-K5 class, however, all students must meet the age requirement of September 1st to enroll.
The Pre-K5 curriculum covers the basics to ensure there is a strong foundation in fundamental skills while moving at a faster pace and incorporating more kindergarten objectives. The materials used will come from Abeka’s K5 Kindergarten curriculum. Students will have the chance to strengthen their reading and writing skills while learning sight words and word families. There is a strong focus on math with numeracy skills and more in-depth concepts through hands-on learning. This class will also introduce students to social studies and science.
This class will continue to fine-tune social and academic skills for a smoother transition when they move to kindergarten. FBCJ Preschool works closely with the local public school to provide the resources and knowledge to help each student thrive after preschool. Per standards, the age-appropriate areas of focus include self-control, listening, being respectful, following multi-step directions, independence, self-confidence, fine motor skills, and cooperation. Although these skills do not need to be mastered at this age, there is the expectation of a level of ability from the student in each of these areas. A typical class size for this age is 8-10 students with one to two teachers. The smaller class size gives the teacher the ability to provide more small group interaction and productive engagement with each child. The theme/unit of study changes throughout the year and includes a new letter, number, and concept for the class to focus on.
Bible time is an important part of their daily routine as they begin to explore more about Jesus and the Bible. The Pre-K5 class will attend Chapel in the church sanctuary 2-4 times a month.
Requirements:
1. Children must be five years old by September 1st of the year entering into the program. The ideal age for this class would be a young 5-year-old who has a birthday between March 1st – August 31st.
2. All immunizations must be presented on Form 3231 or a medical/religious exemption form must be provided. No expired forms will be accepted.
3. All children must be fully potty trained and able to go to the bathroom without assistance.