Mesquite Lutheran Child Care Center

Curriculum and Teaching
Our Center operates under Christian principles and includes the teaching of Bible stories and Christian values. The Little Lambs curriculum will be used during preschool class time. We also use a new curriculum called "Read Play Learn" which invites children to learn through a series of engaging story books about a variety of people, animals, and topics. Appropriate practice engages children and encourages exploration, discovery, and mastery of concepts through hands-on activities. It provides opportunities for problem solving. It supports language and literacy development through print rich environments and free exploration of writing and drawing material. Creativity is encouraged through open-ended experiences. The planned environment supports all areas of growth-spiritual, physical, emotional, cognitive, and social. Activities are child-directed and teacher facilitated. Schedules are not rushed; allowing time for "playful learning". In a Christ-centered environment where appropriate practice is implemented children are nurtured to become self-directed and enthusiastic learners, problem solvers, clear and creative thinkers, church and community contributors, and effective communicators. They are enabled to live the abundant life God has prepared for them; secure in His love strength. Providing a quality environment for young children to learn and grow takes a commitment on the part of the educator and the school. Planning and preparation are key ingredients of a program of appropriate practice. The abilities and needs of the children are central to planning the curriculum.

Curriculum and Teaching

Our Center operates under Christian principles and includes the teaching of Bible stories and Christian values. The Little Lambs curriculum will be used during preschool class time. We also use a new curriculum called "Read Play Learn" which invites children to learn through a series of engaging story books about a variety of people, animals, and topics.

Appropriate practice engages children and encourages exploration, discovery, and mastery of concepts through hands-on activities. It provides opportunities for problem solving. It supports language and literacy development through print rich environments and free exploration of writing and drawing material. Creativity is encouraged through open-ended experiences. The planned environment supports all areas of growth-spiritual, physical, emotional, cognitive, and social. Activities are child-directed and teacher facilitated. Schedules are not rushed; allowing time for "playful learning".

In a Christ-centered environment where appropriate practice is implemented children are nurtured to become self-directed and enthusiastic learners, problem solvers, clear and creative thinkers, church and community contributors, and effective communicators. They are enabled to live the abundant life God has prepared for them; secure in His love strength.

Providing a quality environment for young children to learn and grow takes a commitment on the part of the educator and the school.

Planning and preparation are key ingredients of a program of appropriate practice. The abilities and needs of the children are central to planning the curriculum.