St. Stephen's Episcopal Preschool
Where God's love and learning go hand in hand
St. Stephen's Episcopal Preschool 8693 Old Dumfries Road Catlett, VA 20119 (540) 788-3364

Chapel & "Specials" classes

In addition to our wonderful classroom curriculum, we also have have a full-week of “Specials” rotations!  

Our preschoolers have the opportunity to attend a “Special” class each day of the week. In addition to exposing them to a variety of different experiences, they are introduced to and able to learn from many different teachers. 

 

Monday – Music and Movement - We all move, dance and bang our drumsticks to contemporary music.  Inspired by “Pound” exercise classes, our preschoolers learn the importance of staying active, while practicing rhythm and steady beat, skills that are crucial to later success as readers!

 

Tuesday – Super Hero Training – During Super Hero Training, we learn about different character traits that can make us Super Heroes in every day life! Honesty, bravery and kindness are just a few of the topics we discuss during Super Hero Training.

 

Wednesday – Chapel –  Following the same character traits we’re learning in Super Hero Training, we shares stories of how Jesus displayed each character trait.  We read stories from our Children's Bible, sing songs, and end each lesson with a short prayer.

 

Thursday – Musikgarten with Ms. Rebekah Keathley of Signature Music – Ms. Rebekah is an outside instructor that joins us to share her love of music! Using classic folk songs, scarves and a variety of instruments, Ms. Rebekah help us practice our gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and rhythm all while singing, dancing and having lots of fun!

 

Friday – Feelings Friday – Using the “A Little Spot” series by Diane Alber, our preschoolers practice social-emotional skills.  Each week we learn about a different feeling or emotion, how to spot it when it happens to us, and how to work through it.