Curriculum
Educational Programs
Promise Land Learning Center takes pride in the educational programs of the center. Our program is based on each child's social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual needs. We believe children are happy and secure when they have plenty of opportunities to succeed each day.
NURSERY DEPARTMENT (Age 3 months - 2)
Newborns have the ability to learn and remember even in early weeks of life. In the Infant Department, the teachers strive to provide developmentally-appropriate care.
Stimulation through song, talking and exercise promotes growth in all areas. By talking to infants you are encouraging them to develop language skills. Listening and responding to coos, gurgles and babbles encourages first attempts at language. As infants begin to walk, they are moved to the 1 year - 23-month-old class.
Attachments to parents and caregivers are formed toward the end of their first year. Self-awareness begins to develop in the second year. The children begin to work of their gross motor skills. They are encouraged to throw balls, use riding toys, push and pull toys, paint, color and have fun. They do have a schedule that they work with each day.
For very young children, routines are an important part of life. Learning the rhythm of life is a very big part of their early education. Routines set the stage for expected behavior and good work habits later on. We make the most out of everyday activities, from changing clothes and eating to resting.
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEPARTMENT (Ages 2-3)
The Early Childhood Department begins the course of formal education. The children learn their numbers and alphabet. Children learn through centers and age appropriate curriculum. Not only do the children learn through the special curriculum, they learn through play and interaction. Children at this age are able to start taking responsibility for their actions. The methods used for discipline are quiet time and redirection. Learning centers include dramatic play, art puzzles, reading, home center, blocks and other manipulative areas that allow for freedom of exploration.
PRE-SCHOOL (Age 3)
Through the use of the Abeka curriculum the three year olds learn recognition of name, sound and picture. Language development and listening skills that include color words, shapes, animals, etc. They will also encounter simple counting and number concepts.
PRE-K (Age 4)
The Pre-Kindergarten Department is a time for learning and having fun. Through the use of learning centers and Abeka Curriculum that includes, poetry, social studies, art, phonics, and math, the children begin to develop a sense of independence. During the school year, the children learn many new and exciting concepts through the world of books and through their own exploration in learning and art time.
ADVANCED PRE-K (Ages 5-6)
The Advanced Pre-K class allows time for a child to have fun while they are learning. Each student in this class is allowed to advance individually.
SUMMER CAMP (Ages 4-13)
The summer camp's main focus is fun through learning. Children have use to the many facilities at the church and the youth center; such as the basketball court, volleyball court, indoor (sanctuary) and the outside playground. There is a lot of community awareness through field trips. Summer classes encourage independence, creativity (crafts) and spiritual growth. By teaching through example, the children have role models to follow. The Bible, the most important time of the day, is taught in all age groups. The children are shown that no matter what their actions, there is a Heavenly Father who loves them unconditionally and eternally.
