Morning Star::Preschool and Child Care Center

Children learn through experiences with people, objects and things in their world. Experience through play, knowledge, curiosity and sense of wonder are foundations for children's learning. Children's ideas about themselves impact their interactions with adults, with other children, and with how they view themselves as learners. Specials provide Morning Star Children with multi-learning environments in addition to their preschool curriculum.

Monday     – Fine Arts (Green, Red & Orange Stars), Chapel (Red & Orange Stars) & Science (Orange stars)
Tuesday    – Fine Arts (Green, Red and Orange Stars)
Wednesday – Cooking Class (Red and Orange Stars)
Thursday     – Rhythm & Music (Green, Red & Orange Stars)
Friday         – Move & Groove (Purple, Green, Red & Orange Stars)

Rhythm and Music – Instruments, hand motions, movement and vocal exercises will be learned in this special, in addition to songs. Music can help children understand characteristics of sound such as pitch (high and low), dynamics (loud and soft) and duration (long and short). Students will have the chance to learn weekly theme-related songs in addition to those used in the classroom. Songs are also taught to be used in school programs through out the year, where students get the chance to perform for their families, friends and teachers!

Fine Arts – This special will explore all aspects of the fine arts. For example in years past, students experimented with painting in the style of Van Gogh and French Impressionists. This year our tradition of a one month fine arts program will expand to last all year maximizing this experience! Art can enhance children’s sense of self-image and self-worth while encouraging creativity and independence.

Cooking - Children learn cognitive skills to build off science, math and self help skills. During our cooking classes, each child learns about measuring, cause and effect and healthy eating. Each child participates in making healthy snacks for their class.

Science – Children learn science best and understand scientific ideas if they are able to investigate and experiment. Hands-on science can also help children think critically and gain confidence in their own ability to solve problems.

Computers – The Red & Orange Star classrooms are equipped with computers. Age appropriate software enhances many of the skills taught in the classroom. We also provide our teachers with large screen monitors so interactive activities can be shared with students.

Move & Groove – This special is a program to teach song and dance, basic gymnastics and body movements through stretching and aerobic exercise. The program teaches flexibility and builds muscle to help children develop their skills for gymnastics and dance. Fun music that children can relate to and preschool friendly characters are incorporated in the lesson plans.

Chapel Time – Red and Orange Stars spend once a week in Chapel with Pastor Tom Miller or a member of his staff. He brings a spiritual enlightenment to the children regarding the theme of the week.

Plays & Programs
Christmas Nativity Play – Red and Orange Stars
*Pumpkin Patch (Halloween) Play – Green, Red and Orange Stars
*How to Scare a Lion (Circus) Play – Green, Red and Orange Stars
Spring Program – Purple, Green and Red Stars
Graduation Ceremony – Orange Stars

*Performed every other year