Newport Center United Methodist Preschool offers a variety of enrichment opportunities for preschoolers. Included in our curriculum the children have a weekly music experience with our beloved music teacher, Mrs. Hoppe. Twice a month the children enjoy music and movement activities, as well as a chance to play instruments as a class experience. Once a month we all meet and sing our favorite songs at a school wide Sing-a-Long, and once a month we meet for Chapel. Our Chapel program includes value-based themes that teach children that we are all here to love and support each other as well as care for our environment. We invite all of our families to come to both Chapel and Sing-a-Long as their schedules permit. We also offer after-school enrichment programs taught by our Preschool staff. Both of our enrichment classes are open to all enrolled children and are offered in 3 nine-week sessions. Tuition for the classes is per session. Registration takes place on a first come, first served basis in the Preschool Office.
ABC's of Science
The preschool child is naturally curious. This natural curiosity makes this the perfect time to help them create an understanding of some core concepts of the scientific process in a fun, kid-friendly atmosphere. Our curriculum actively engages the children in observing, listening, experimenting and analyzing while they learn about biology, physics and chemistry. The children are inspired to love and enjoy learning as they discover the wonders of this world. A science notebook will be sent home after each session detailing our experiments as well as sharing our recipes for the fun, engaging activities the children have experienced. Join us as we turn “why?” into “wow!”
Chefs2B
Cooking is a skill that lasts a lifetime! Cooking requires children to use traditional school skills like math, science, and reading as they engage in meaningful, hands-on activities. By bringing in quality children’s literature, extending the lessons with art projects, and concluding each lesson with a group writing activity, we make each recipe an all-inclusive academic experience. Our recipes are drawn from many cultures and the curriculum is carefully planned to expose children to a variety of healthy ingredients. Over the course of each session, children will have an opportunity to cook breakfast, soup, snacks, main courses and desserts. At the end of each session, the children will receive a cookbook containing the recipes used in class accompanied by short summaries in the children’s own words describing their cooking experiences.
