Pre-Kindergarten

She must have gone to a really great preschool, because she was prepared so well for Kindergarten.
A Kindergarten teacher speaking about a former CUMC Preschool student

Our Pre-Kindergarten classes meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Each class consists of up to nine children with one teacher and a part-time aide. To enroll, children must be four years old by September 1st of the year they enter Covenant UMC Preschool in a Pre-K class.

We understand the importance of preparing children for elementary school. Our Pre-K teachers are certified with degrees in education and have experienced firsthand the benefits of Covenant’s Pre-K program, as their own children have graduated from it. This unique perspective helps them understand both educational goals and parents’ expectations. Our Pre-K classes offer a balanced curriculum that combines academic learning with play-based experiences.

We believe in supporting the development of the whole child. Skills developed in our Pre-K classes include, but are not limited to:

Language: Expanding vocabulary through literature, music, and daily activities.
Literacy: Introducing and reviewing letters, letter sounds, and foundational reading skills.
Writing: Practicing letter formation using materials like salt, shaving cream, sandpaper, chalk, and writing tools.
Math: Developing skills such as counting, sets, patterns, and number concepts.
Science: Learning how to predict, measure, observe, and conclude through hands-on activities.
Fine Motor Skills: Preparing for correct pencil grip through activities that strengthen hand muscles.
Social/Emotional: Developing problem-solving skills through interactions with peers.
Spiritual: Fostering an understanding of God through prayer, Bible stories, songs, and chapel time.
Our goal is to create an engaging, supportive environment that prepares children for success in school and in life.

I was helping in [my child’s elementary school] class this morning while they were reading the morning message. The teacher writes a note to the class and as she points to each word, the kids try to read it aloud. In the class are [five former students from Covenant UMC Preschool]. Out of the entire class of 21 kids, they were the ONLY ones reading the big words! Well done, teachers!
A parent writes