Preschool Program

The Preschool curriculum starts with simple tasks to develop the child’s gross and fine motor skills in the practical life area.

  • At the next level, the sensorial level, the child learns to categorize and sort materials and develop his vocabulary.

  • The language area is built on phonetics where the teacher introduces the sounds of letters to three and four year old children, and they learn by touching and tracing the sandpaper letters.

At the end of three year cycle, the child is able to read and write and is ready to be placed in the advanced group as a first grader. Many children test into second grade in academic areas.

  • As students progress into preschool, they have already cultivated the habit of praying before mealtimes. At this stage, their interaction with Bible stories becomes more immersive, as they not only engage with the narratives but also commit Bible verses to memory. Additionally, the curriculum introduces them to the rich traditions of Coptic feasts and celebrations, guides them in memorizing the Lord's Prayer, and takes them on visits to the church, where they explore the significance of icons and different parts of the church. This holistic approach fosters a deeper understanding of God and His boundless love, encouraging students to ask questions and nurturing the growth of their faith.

  • At the next level, the sensorial level, the child learns to categorize and sort materials and develop his vocabulary. The language area is built on phonetics where the teacher introduces the sounds of letters to three and four year old children, and they learn by touching and tracing the sandpaper letters.

  • The math area starts by introducing the concrete then the abstract, the beads or rods then the sandpaper numerals.

  • In social studies, children are taught the different continents through puzzle maps, and they learn the different cultures of different countries.

  • In science, children are taught the concept of living, nonliving, parts of a tree, flower and plant.

  • In the art area, children are left to their creative ability to cut, glue and paint pictures, and sometimes craft projects are done as a group.