2 Year Olds

2 year olds

Our 2 year old class is designed for children who turn 3 between September 1st and April 1st of that school year. Using developmentally appropriate Christian curriculum and hands-on activities, the children practice appropriate language and social behaviors while learning the preschool routine and basic academic skills through a play based program.

Curriculum

We follow Arizona’s Early Childhood Education Standards along with our customized Christian curriculum which includes:

  • Prereading activities
  • Phonemic awareness games and activities
  • Hands-on math
  • Science activities
  • Practice social skills
  • Read and act out bible stories and learn to apply the lessons to our daily lives.

State Standards for Preschoolers

Student/Teacher Ratio

The class sizes are maintained under the required recommended state student-teacher ratio.  Each classroom is directed by a highly qualified teacher along with the assistance of a teacher aide. This lower ratio is critical in being able to meet individual children’s needs, both academically and socially.

Class and Tuition

Tuesday/Thursday 9am-noon

Darling Dragon Flies

Room

Tuition is $270/Month

Registration Fee – $175

Spiritual Life For Families

Our church community offers many ways for all members of the family to grow spiritually. Preschool families are always welcome to participate with any of the church groups. Some opportunities are:

  • Women’s Bible Study on Tuesday mornings, during Preschool hours (nursery care is available with prior notice)
  • Wednesday Evening Bible Study groups, Music Groups, Dinner, Children and Youth programs.
  • Sunday Morning Service times:  8:00 am & 9:30 am
  • Sunday School Classes for all ages from 9:30 am – 10:30 am.
  • Visit the Church website for more information:  www.gilbertumc.org

Mission Opportunities

Each month the preschoolers and their families may choose to participate in a Mission activity as a way to help others as we “spread God’s love.” Often these mission activities coordinate with the church-wide missions committee. The activity is announced in our monthly newsletter and in the Preschool Office.

Some of our past mission activities include:

  •  Making beaded hearts to give to the pastors to share as they visit people.
  • Collecting toys, hygiene items, and books to pack in shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The gifts are given to children in 3rd world countries.
  • Canned food drive for the Gilbert Food Bank.
  • Making Valentine Cards for our Military Service People.

These mission activities teach the Preschoolers ways to help other people. We are always open to new ideas and love to have families participate and help out!