Pre-School Curriculum

The pre-school curriculum at Cosgriff focuses on the formation of basic concepts through hands-on activities combined with rhythm, rhyme, and repetition that allow children to explore and discover.

Our curriculum provides children with a well-rounded educational experience by incorporating 7 key components of childhood development:

1. Religion: Catholic Values and tradition are key ingredients to our pre-school environment. Children develop an awareness of God in their lives through Bible stories and are taught to model their behavior after “what would Jesus do?” Children also learn basic , age-appropriate prayers and attend monthly all-school masses to receive a blessing.
2. Social and Emotional: we focus on developing children’s sense of curiosity, enthusiasm, and joy for learning through oral language expression and social interaction
3. Oral Language Development: One of the best predictors of reading success is the number of spoken words a pre-schooler knows and uses. We encourage children to communicate and build a diverse vocabulary, Children also learn to understand and enjoy reading by having stories read to them.
4. Pre-Reading Skills: Teaching children the names and sound of the alphabet letter set the stage for them to develop important pre-reading skills.
5. Math and Science: Basic mathematical and science concepts help children better understand the world around them. By using manipulatives, sensory experiences during play, and experiments, children develop an interest in math and science that will be utilized throughout their education.
6. Fine Arts: Children are taught to use music, movement, drawing, role-play, and creative play to express themselves and develop their imagination. Using art for exploration and purposeful experimentation helps give children a life long appreciation for art and creativity.
7. Physical Health and Activity: We build children’s self-esteem, fitness and overall well-being through structured large and small motor skills development. Children are tough the value of physical fitness and proper nutrition in order to promote a healthy life style.