At HTP, we believe “Children are a heritage from the Lord” (Psalm 127:3). We pray with our students throughout the day, we have weekly chapel with Pastor Ryan, and we incorporate Bible stories in our daily activities.
Research shows that what students need in order to be successful in kindergarten is not just ABCs and 123s. In fact, kindergarten teachers often request that students be able to interact with adults and peers with kindness and have self-help skills like putting on their own coat and washing their own hands. HTP prioritizes these foundational skills for students by incorporating them into our everyday activities and conversations.
The amazing thing about young children is they learn through play! Adults don’t have to create elaborate lessons or drill them with flashcards. These students will learn about letters by hearing an alphabet book, or numbers while counting trucks on their road made of blocks, or colors and shapes by working a puzzle (not to mention that great hand-eye coordination!). Our teachers are highly trained in early childhood development and can seamlessly weave these learning concepts into the play and toys and books that young students crave. By linking each play activity to a central learning goal or theme, we give the students’ brains the opportunity to create strong connections about the world around them.
The early childhood years are full of physical growth. Humans experience the majority of their lifelong physical development before age 5! At HTP, we focus on both gross motor skills like running, jumping, and dancing as well as fine motor skills like drawing, pre-writing, and use of tools like scissors.
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Leander United Methodist Church