The preschool years before kindergarten are recognized as a vitally important period of learning and development in their own right, not merely as a time for growth in anticipation of the "real learning" that will begin in school. It is well established that important development and learning occur during these early years in all areas of human functioning-physical, social qnd emotional, cognitive (including perception, reasoning, memory, and other aspects of academic and intellectual development), and language. It is also well established that optimal development and learning during these years is most likely to occur when children establish positive and caring relationships with adults and other children; receive carefully planned, intentional adult guidance and assistance; and explore interesting environments with many things to do and learn. 
 

Guided by Developmentally Appropreate Practice (DAP by NAEYC), preschool teachers at 4C Christian Academy, in collaboration with families, are responsible for ensuring that the program promotes the development and enhances the learning of each individual child served. To ensure this, 4C Christian Academy requires that teachers have a great deal of knowledge, skill, and training. 

Reference: Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8, Third Edition, 111.
NAEYC: National Association for the Education of Young Children

Bible Curriculum

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4C Christian Academy uses the preschool curriculum Exploring God’s Love by Positive Action Bible Curriculum. The goals and objectives include:

 

• Study God’s love and His salvation plan.

• See God in His holiness and majesty, which will affect how they live.

• Memorize Scripture so that they can learn to use the Word of God in their daily lives.

• Understand simple Bible doctrines, laying the foundation for future learning.

• Learn about prayer and its importance.

• Develop a confidence in God so that they can rest in His care and provision.

• Trust in the promises of God in His Word.

 

As the supplement material to curriculum Exploring God’s Love, Positive Action Bible Curriculum provide God's Love: A Bible Storybook in both English and Chinese to guide educators to teach bible stories to children in more detailed ways. For the 3-year-old classroom, the preschool teachers teach lessons from the curriculum that foster preschools' spiritual development and integrate supplemental materials to support their holistic development.

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Reference: https://www.positiveaction.org/store/group/exploring-gods-love