Early Childhood

A Beautiful Place to Begin.

 

At Sacred Heart, our youngest learners are encouraged to wonder, explore, create and grow. Through purposeful play, hands-on discovery and meaningful relationships, children build the confidence, curiosity and foundational skills that prepare them for everything that comes next.

A PLACE TO GROW

Childhood is meant to be full of wonder.

Our Early Childhood classrooms are joyful, active spaces where learning happens through doing. Children investigate, build, imagine, create, move, collaborate and play—all while developing the academic, social-emotional and spiritual foundations they need to thrive.

And because every child develops differently, our teachers take the time to know each student individually—celebrating who they are today while helping them become increasingly confident and independent learners.

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Age Requirements: Preschool - age 3, Junior Kindergarten - Age 4, Kindergarten - Age 5, all by September 1st.

WHAT LEARNING LOOKS LIKE HERE

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Early Childhood

Preschool and Junior Kindergarten (JK) Focus Areas:

 

  • Motor Skills: Developing both fine and gross motor skills.

  • Letter and Number Recognition: Learning and mastering letter and number recognition.

  • Interactive Experiments: Conducting fun and educational experiments.

  • STEM Activities: Engaging in science, technology, engineering, and math projects.

  • Imaginative Play: Encouraging creativity and imagination through play.

  • Outdoor Exploration: Participating in outdoor play and activities.

  • Themed Learning: Interacting with a variety of themed books, activities, and crafts.

  • Community Helpers: Enjoying visits from our community helpers.

  • Learning Routines: Establishing routines that introduce foundational skills for elementary school.

  • Language and Literacy: Building early language and literacy skills.

  • Early Math: Developing basic math skills.

  • Art, Music, Science, and Dramatic Play: Exploring creative and scientific activities.

  • Early Computer Literacy (JK): Gaining early exposure to computer skills.

Kindergarten:

Kindergarten at Sacred Heart is a full-day program that covers all core areas of learning. Students engage in hands-on activities and structured instruction, promoting organized and independent learning.

 

In addition to continuing lessons from Junior Kindergarten, our Kindergarteners also:

 

  • Field Trips: Enjoy their first field trips off-campus.
  • Mass Attendance: Attend Wednesday all-school Masses for the first time.
  • Personal iPads: Receive personal iPads for educational use at school.
  • STEM Lab Projects: Begin exploring more complex projects in our newly renovated state-of-the-art STEM lab.
 
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Benefits of Our Program:

Our program integrates social-emotional learning, cognitive development, and early literacy skills, providing a solid foundation for children. This ensures a smooth transition into school routines and coursework. Children who attend Preschool and Junior Kindergarten at Sacred Heart transition easily to elementary grades, adjusting well to familiar school and daily routines.

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Growth and Development:

Throughout the school year, our Kindergarteners experience significant growth in various areas:

  • Creatively: Developing their artistic and imaginative abilities.
  • Physically: Enhancing their motor skills and physical health.
  • Socially: Building social skills and friendships.
  • Spiritually: Growing in their faith and spiritual understanding.