Grade Ages: 3 years by September 1

Thursday and Friday 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Our Focus:

Provide a nurturing, faith-based environment where young learners grow through play, exploration, and guided learning.

Schedule: Thursday and Friday 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Curriculum:

  • Weekly themed units (e.g., animals, seasons, community helpers)
  • Storytime with interactive read-alouds
  • Sensory play and exploration centers
  • Seasonal faith-based projects and celebrations
  • Regular Music and Physical Education Classes with Music and PE Teachers

Our 3K preschool curriculum nurtures the whole child through hands-on learning, creative expression, and faith-based experiences. Children develop fine motor skills through sensory activities, writing, and table time, while social-emotional growth is encouraged through conversation and imaginative play. Art, music, and crafts foster creativity, and faith formation is woven into daily activities with Bible stories and take-home faith connections for families. Active play in the gym, playground, and recess supports large motor development, while learning centers, storytime, and cooperative games build cognitive and language skills. Monthly assessments ensure ongoing growth in a nurturing, faith-filled environment.

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Expectations:

  • Foster a love of school and learning
  • Begin to follow routines and classroom expectations
  • Develop independence in basic self-help skills
  • Practice kindness and sharing with peers

Goals:

  • Social-emotional development
  • Early literacy and language foundations
  • Introduction to numbers and basic math concepts
  • Fine and gross motor skills
  • Hands-on activities, art, and music
  • Faith formation and prayer
  • Emphasis on curiosity, creativity, and building independence

Teachers, Aides and Helpers

  • Mrs. Katelyn Audette

    PreK - 8 Music

    k.audette@sjsricelake.org

    715.234.7721

  • Mrs. Heather LaBonte

    Preschool / Classroom Aid

  • Mr. Ryan Stridde

    PreK - 8 Physical Education and Health

    r.stridde@sjsricelake.org

    715-234-7721

  • Mrs. Alicia Kreier

    3k Preschool Teacher and Elementary Aide

    715.234.7721 x 1010