About Us

Messiah Lutheran Preschool offers a variety of preschool classes to meet the needs of every young learner.  Our classes offer a balanced curriculum encouraging children to participate in hands-on learning opportunities while having fun at school.  Spiritual enrichment, indoor and outdoor experiences and exceptional Christian teachers create an environment that models the highest quality early childhood development experience for every child.

Young Three's Class

This class is designed for children who are just beginning their first Preschool experience.  This class is limited in size to create a personal learning experience for all children who are three years old or turning three their first semester.  This class is a perfect introduction to a new experience in a nurturing environment with the main three's curriculum.

Main Three's Class

This wonderful introductory class welcomes the early learner into a fun and warm preschool environment.  Children begin a balanced school year curriculum that includes social, academic, physical, and emotionally appropriate development opportunities.

Young Four's Class

This class is designed for the younger four year old who enjoys the same pace and curriculum as the Main Four's class in a Younger Four's environment.

Main Four's Class

This popular class prepares children for a wonderful kindergarten experience.  Children will experience.  Children will experience hands-on learning while having fun with language arts, math and science experiments, dramatic play and social skill development.

Pre-Kindergarten Class

This is our kindergarten readiness class that enriches the Four's program in real experiences as children are exposed to developmentally appropriate curriculum.  enrichment activities include journal book making, cooking, science experiments, International cultures, and geography.

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The Goals of Our Curriculum

Messiah Lutheran Preschool offers a child-centered developmentally appropriate preschool program. Our goal is to meet the needs of each child on an individual basis in a warm, loving, Christian atmosphere. Our aim is to provide a learning environment rich in discovery and experience.

Our curriculum identifies goals in all areas of development:

Spiritual	Social Skills
Spiritual enrichment Bible stories Christian  songs Flannel board stories Christian holidays Prayers	Transition from home to school Sharing/taking turns Respect for others/helping others Following directions Cooperative play Problem solving in social setting Attending/completing tasks Christian values
Self-Help Skills	Social Science
Personal hygiene      (bathroom, washing hands) Dressing self Tie shoes Care of personal items Clean up cooperation Following classroom routine Making smooth transitions Independence in tasks	Self/family Health/Safety Community helpers Seasons/Holidays Manners Cultural awareness Science exploration/observation
Fine Arts	Sensory
Self-expression in art/dance/music Use of many forms of media Rhythm instruments Songs, plays, rhyming Music appreciation—types of music/music from cultures	Finger-paint/shaving cream Sensory table: rice, water, sand,      beans, etc. Play dough/gak/oobleck Playground sandbox
Fine Motor Skills	Large Motor Skills
Hold/use marking implement Write name Use scissors	Jumping, hopping, running, galloping, skipping  Bounce, kick, catch, throw balls Balance Pedal tricycles Climb
Pre-Math Skills	Pre-Reading Skills
Rote counting 1-10/1-20 and higher Recognizing numbers Shapes/colors Sorting/classifying/      comparisons/graphing Patterns Sequencing Measurement Simple time concepts:      calendars, months, days	Teacher inspired literature Independent library time Flannel board stories Dramatic play Journals Computer
Audio-Visual Phonics	Cultural Experiences Resource Visitors
Letter Recognition Associating sound with letter Rhyming Printing letters Alphabet books	Lakewood Forest Preserve Lakewood Discovery Museum Wauconda Community Library Wauconda Fire Station Didier Farm Lincolnshire Marriott Theater for Children Visitors:  firefighter, librarian,  dental  hygienist, musician, pastor

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Environment

• Emphasis on developmental learning;
• Child-centered;
• Indoor and outdoor learning environments;
• Fun, innovative curriculum;
• Warmth and wisdom of Christian adult teachers and assistants;
• Opportunity for language development, basic number concepts, creative art expression, science activities, and other learning skills;
• Spiritual enrichment opportunities for sharing and caring lessons through music, puppets and Christian storytelling.

Schedule & Tuition
2008/2009

Young Threes

Threes

Young Fours

Fours

Pre-K

No discounts made for illness or family vacations.

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Registration

Registration is on-going and continuous until classes are filed for any young three's or main 3 year old classes.  We are currently taking appointments for tours.

For all 4 and Pre-K classes, enrollment is taken in the following order:

Priority Registration

• All in-house students receive advance registration mid-November.  Priority is given to previously enrolled families at Messiah Preschool.
• An invitation is extended to all church members in November.
• Enrollment opens to the public after Thanksgiving on a first come, first filled basis.

Open registration

• All three year old classes are open registration all year.

A non-refundable $75 fee secures your enrollment.