Christian Education:

• Daily "Wee Wisdom" time including Bible memory verses, prayer and praise music and the Pledge of Allegiance.

• Monthly "Fruit of the Spirit" - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."  Galatians 5:22-23

• Year-long Bible projects

 

Reading Readiness:

• Weekly "Reading Connection" lending library program.

• Printing practice for 3's, 4's, & 5's classes.

• Each class has a special stuffed animal (named "Precious", "Faithful", Thankful", and Patience") that spends the weekend with each child on a rotating basis.  A journal is available to record the weekend's activities and encourage printing.

• Introduction to letters and letter sounds through a letter a week curriculum, including home activities.

• Letter bucket that students take home on a rotating basis

 

Math Readiness:

• "Early Bird" activities that review math & reading readiness concepts

• "Math Matters" taught by DeVon Sadowski is a monthly class to enrich kindergarten math readiness

• Numeral writing using worksheets for 4's & 5's classes

• Learning shapes, numerals 1-10 and counting to 20 through group activities and manipulatives available during free play.

 

Science:

• "Science Sparks"

  • Monthly class using "Seven Days of Creation" curriculum, taught by our science teacher, Tanya Grawe

  • "Science Sparks" take home activities

• Scholastic or weekly readers for all classes

• Learning about the wonderful world God has created. "In the beginning God created the heaven's and the earth." - Genesis 1:1

• Exploring and discovering through experiments

• Using all five senses to make observations

• Learning about our bodies, plants, animals, seasons, weather, and the solar system.

 

Social Studies:

• Learning about the world relevant to the child: homes, families, friends and community helpers

• Celebrating each child - "Child of the Day"

• Thanksgiving celebration and learning about the pilgrims

• Learning about the presidents - George Washington & Abraham Lincoln

• Variety of dramatic play areas that coordinate with the curriculum 

• Fire fighter and police officer visits

• Caring outreach projects including sponsoring a child through Compassion International

 

Health & Physical Education:

• Units on heart health, hand washing & germs, dental care and taking care of our bodies.

• Daily exercise activities such as games, activity CD's, bean bags & parachute play.

• Outside play as weather permits.

 

Music:

• Daily music during group times

• Monthly music classes with our music teacher, Kathy Osthus

• Scripture to music -  "This is the day the Lord has made." Psalm 118:24

• Variety of instruments for children to play.

• Christmas and graduation programs

 

Creativity:

• Imagination Station - children design creations from a variety of materials

• Variety of painting & other art projects

• Play dough & clay projects

• Gift projects

 

Program Information:

• Staff to child ratio of 1 to 5

• Large, bright classroom

• Fenced-in outside play area, including a bike track, sandbox and children's gardening area

• All staff have either a 4 year or associates college degree

• All staff are trained in CPR and First Aid

• CDCA is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services

• Parent volunteers in the classroom are encouraged

• CDCA is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International