Philosophy

At Saint Michael preschool and Pre-Kindergarten we attempt to encourage and support the development of each child. It is our goal to provide an atmosphere that stimulates Christian attitudes and values. We also believe it is important to help children have fun as they play, since play is a young child's natural way of working and learning. The overall development (religious, intellectual, social, emotional, physical) of the child is encouraged for each individual. Positive development of the child's self-image is also of prime importance in our program.

Goals

• Religious - To assist parents in guiding children in Christian faith and values which reflect the Gospel teachings of Christ and to provide an atmosphere of love and care that helps children understand their responsibilities to the Church, their families, themselves, and their community
• Physical- To develop large and small motor skills, as well as enhance overall physical coordination and identify the need for good health habits Social - To instill in each child a concept of himself/herself as a worthy individual, a good friend of his classmates, a good learner, and an eager participant in school activities
• Intellectual - To promote pre-reading, pre-math and pre-writing skills, such as: listening and following directions, increasing attention span, problem solving, and language enrichment
• Emotional - To establish a positive self-image within each child and to help them achieve self-confidence and self-control