Our main goal for our Pre-K class is to develop a love of learning and to prepare them for elementary. We work closely with GVISD and help teach both academic and social skills that students will need for a successful Kindergarten year. Children are introduced to Learning Centers which are daily activities designed to reinforce academic and social skills. Learning Centers may include: Reading/Writing, Blocks, Free Arts/Crafts, Math/Manipulatives, and Dramatic Play. During Center Time children are encouraged to use their imagination and creativity, as well as to communicate and problem solve with their peers.

GVISD teachers consistently tell us they love it when children come to Kindergarten and know how to do the following: sit quietly, follow directions, walk in a line, put their backpacks, lunch boxes and folders away, open and eat their lunch, and are able to go to the restroom without help. We encourage our Pre-K students to be independent and do all they can on their own. We teach the importance of good listening skills, how to follow directions, and how to show teachers and friends respect. Our Pre-K students are urged to make their own decisions and accept any consequences of those decisions. Our Brightwheel App makes it easy for our teachers to communicate with parents and vice versa. It’s a great tool that keeps you aware of how your child’s day is going.

Academics for our Pre-K class includes letter and sound recognition, name recognition, writing their name correctly using a capital first letter and all other lowercase letters, counting, writing and number recognition, shapes, and colors.