Our Classes
Each class offers age-specific activities designed to teach children in a safe, loving, Christian environment. We strive to teach them both educational and Biblical foundations.
Bumblebees
Ages: 2+
Class Size: 10
Bumblebee students start at age 2. These young students are just entering the school environment, and they are learning basic self-help and social skills. Bumblebees focus on lining up, waiting patiently for a turn, sitting at circle time, cleaning up after themselves, and following directions. Each day, Bumblebees will enjoy free time to explore new friendships and develop social skills listed above. Letters and numbers are introduced, and fine motor skills are developed during a daily craft time. Circle time consists of a variety of songs and finger plays that promote language development. Circle time is also a great opportunity to talk about the Bible and the love of Jesus. Indoor/outdoor recess, chapel, lunch, and rest time are also scheduled into each day. A bumblebee student will need a nap mat and napping supplies each day. Diapers/pull-ups and wipes are to be supplied by the parent.
A day in the life of a Bumblebee might include:
Class Size: 10
Bumblebee students start at age 2. These young students are just entering the school environment, and they are learning basic self-help and social skills. Bumblebees focus on lining up, waiting patiently for a turn, sitting at circle time, cleaning up after themselves, and following directions. Each day, Bumblebees will enjoy free time to explore new friendships and develop social skills listed above. Letters and numbers are introduced, and fine motor skills are developed during a daily craft time. Circle time consists of a variety of songs and finger plays that promote language development. Circle time is also a great opportunity to talk about the Bible and the love of Jesus. Indoor/outdoor recess, chapel, lunch, and rest time are also scheduled into each day. A bumblebee student will need a nap mat and napping supplies each day. Diapers/pull-ups and wipes are to be supplied by the parent.
A day in the life of a Bumblebee might include:
- Story Time
- Group Circle Time
- Sharing
- Walking in Line
- Colors & Shapes
- Counting to 10
- Crafts
- Gluing
- Free Play Time
- Self Help Skills
- Taking Turns
- Prayer
- Rest Time
Ladybugs
Ages: 3+
Class Size: 12
The Ladybug and Dragonfly Classes consist of children ages three and older. It's a great place to learn and play! Each day starts with a period of free play to allow children to explore new friendships and learn to share, take turns, and resolve conflict under the guidance of classroom teachers. The students in this class enjoy age-appropriate activities that develop social as well as educational skills. They are introduced to letter formation and sounds, name recognition, shapes, colors, numbers, and counting. During craft time, students develop fine motor skills by cutting, gluing, and coloring. Students also take part in a daily circle time where they sing songs, listen to stories, and recite finger-plays in order to promote language development. Circle time is also a time to talk about the Bible and Jesus. Indoor/outdoor recess time, chapel time, snack, and lunch are also part of each day.
A day in the life of a Ladybug or Dragonfly might include:
Class Size: 12
The Ladybug and Dragonfly Classes consist of children ages three and older. It's a great place to learn and play! Each day starts with a period of free play to allow children to explore new friendships and learn to share, take turns, and resolve conflict under the guidance of classroom teachers. The students in this class enjoy age-appropriate activities that develop social as well as educational skills. They are introduced to letter formation and sounds, name recognition, shapes, colors, numbers, and counting. During craft time, students develop fine motor skills by cutting, gluing, and coloring. Students also take part in a daily circle time where they sing songs, listen to stories, and recite finger-plays in order to promote language development. Circle time is also a time to talk about the Bible and Jesus. Indoor/outdoor recess time, chapel time, snack, and lunch are also part of each day.
A day in the life of a Ladybug or Dragonfly might include:
- Free Play Time
- Group Circle Time
- Songs
- Colors & Shapes
- Numbers & Counting
- Letters & Sounds
- Cutting Paper
- Gluing
- Name Recognition
- Prayer
- Learning Centers
- Rest Time
Dragonflies
Ages: 3+
Class Size: 12
The Ladybug and Dragonfly Classes consist of children ages three and older. It's a great place to learn and play! Each day starts with a period of free play to allow children to explore new friendships and learn to share, take turns, and resolve conflict under the guidance of classroom teachers. The students in this class enjoy age-appropriate activities that develop social as well as educational skills. They are introduced to letter formation and sounds, name recognition, shapes, colors, numbers, and counting. During craft time, students develop fine motor skills by cutting, gluing, and coloring. Students also take part in a daily circle time where they sing songs, listen to stories, and recite finger-plays in order to promote language development. Circle time is also a time to talk about the Bible and Jesus. Indoor/outdoor recess time, chapel time, snack, and lunch are also part of each day.
A day in the life of a Ladybug or Dragonfly might include:
Class Size: 12
The Ladybug and Dragonfly Classes consist of children ages three and older. It's a great place to learn and play! Each day starts with a period of free play to allow children to explore new friendships and learn to share, take turns, and resolve conflict under the guidance of classroom teachers. The students in this class enjoy age-appropriate activities that develop social as well as educational skills. They are introduced to letter formation and sounds, name recognition, shapes, colors, numbers, and counting. During craft time, students develop fine motor skills by cutting, gluing, and coloring. Students also take part in a daily circle time where they sing songs, listen to stories, and recite finger-plays in order to promote language development. Circle time is also a time to talk about the Bible and Jesus. Indoor/outdoor recess time, chapel time, snack, and lunch are also part of each day.
A day in the life of a Ladybug or Dragonfly might include:
- Free Play Time
- Group Circle Time
- Songs
- Colors & Shapes
- Numbers & Counting
- Letters & Sounds
- Cutting Paper
- Gluing
- Name Recognition
- Prayer
- Learning Centers
- Rest Time
Butterflies
Ages: Pre-K / 4+
Class Size: 12
Our Butterflies and Caterpillars are Pre-K students. These classes focus on Kindergarten readiness skills. Each day, students enjoy learning with a teaching style we call "play with a purpose." Daily activities may include seatwork with math and writing worksheets, center activities, and educational games. Arts and crafts are used daily to help children learn to follow directions and develop fine motor skills. All classroom activities focus on the letter and number of the week. The end-of-year goals for these classes include each child writing his/her first and last name, recognizing and writing all letters of the alphabet, and recognizing and writing letter sounds. Goals also include math skills such as counting, one-to-one correspondence, patterning, shapes, and colors. Prayer and discussions about the Bible story take place each day. We also have indoor/outdoor recess, and we worship each day during chapel. Children bring a lunch from home. Butterfly and Caterpillar students learn responsibility by performing jobs each day. They also learn about cooperation by working together on projects and activities.
A day in the life of a Butterfly or Caterpillar might include:
Class Size: 12
Our Butterflies and Caterpillars are Pre-K students. These classes focus on Kindergarten readiness skills. Each day, students enjoy learning with a teaching style we call "play with a purpose." Daily activities may include seatwork with math and writing worksheets, center activities, and educational games. Arts and crafts are used daily to help children learn to follow directions and develop fine motor skills. All classroom activities focus on the letter and number of the week. The end-of-year goals for these classes include each child writing his/her first and last name, recognizing and writing all letters of the alphabet, and recognizing and writing letter sounds. Goals also include math skills such as counting, one-to-one correspondence, patterning, shapes, and colors. Prayer and discussions about the Bible story take place each day. We also have indoor/outdoor recess, and we worship each day during chapel. Children bring a lunch from home. Butterfly and Caterpillar students learn responsibility by performing jobs each day. They also learn about cooperation by working together on projects and activities.
A day in the life of a Butterfly or Caterpillar might include:
- Free Play Time
- Group Circle Time
- Pledge/Calendar/Weather
- Letter Sounds & Formation
- Numbers & Counting
- Cutting Paper
- Gluing
- Writing Name
- Reading Readiness
- Sight Words
- Math Skills
- Rest Time
Caterpillars
Ages: Pre-K / 4+
Class Size: 12
Our Butterflies and Caterpillars are Pre-K students. These classes focus on Kindergarten readiness skills. Each day, students enjoy learning with a teaching style we call "play with a purpose." Daily activities may include seatwork with math and writing worksheets, center activities, and educational games. Arts and crafts are used daily to help children learn to follow directions and develop fine motor skills. All classroom activities focus on the letter and number of the week. The end-of-year goals for these classes include each child writing his/her first and last name, recognizing and writing all letters of the alphabet, and recognizing and writing letter sounds. Goals also include math skills such as counting, one-to-one correspondence, patterning, shapes, and colors. Prayer and discussions about the Bible story take place each day. We also have indoor/outdoor recess, and we worship each day during chapel. Children bring a lunch from home. Butterfly and Caterpillar students learn responsibility by performing jobs each day. They also learn about cooperation by working together on projects and activities.
A day in the life of a Butterfly or Caterpillar might include:
Class Size: 12
Our Butterflies and Caterpillars are Pre-K students. These classes focus on Kindergarten readiness skills. Each day, students enjoy learning with a teaching style we call "play with a purpose." Daily activities may include seatwork with math and writing worksheets, center activities, and educational games. Arts and crafts are used daily to help children learn to follow directions and develop fine motor skills. All classroom activities focus on the letter and number of the week. The end-of-year goals for these classes include each child writing his/her first and last name, recognizing and writing all letters of the alphabet, and recognizing and writing letter sounds. Goals also include math skills such as counting, one-to-one correspondence, patterning, shapes, and colors. Prayer and discussions about the Bible story take place each day. We also have indoor/outdoor recess, and we worship each day during chapel. Children bring a lunch from home. Butterfly and Caterpillar students learn responsibility by performing jobs each day. They also learn about cooperation by working together on projects and activities.
A day in the life of a Butterfly or Caterpillar might include:
- Free Play Time
- Group Circle Time
- Pledge/Calendar/Weather
- Letter Sounds & Formation
- Numbers & Counting
- Cutting Paper
- Gluing
- Writing Name
- Reading Readiness
- Sight Words
- Math Skills
- Rest Time
Chapel
At Sunshine Kids, our daily chapel is a time of worship that involves all of our students. We come together each day and sing special songs of praise that are easy for preschoolers to learn. We talk about our Bible theme of the week and learn Bible verses. We also use this time to reinforce the letter of the week. Chapel time incorporates the use of video stories, music videos, Bible-based storytelling and skits, books, puppets, and cooperative, hands-on activities to help our students learn more about the Bible and Christian values as well as letters and numbers.
At Sunshine Kids, our daily chapel is a time of worship that involves all of our students. We come together each day and sing special songs of praise that are easy for preschoolers to learn. We talk about our Bible theme of the week and learn Bible verses. We also use this time to reinforce the letter of the week. Chapel time incorporates the use of video stories, music videos, Bible-based storytelling and skits, books, puppets, and cooperative, hands-on activities to help our students learn more about the Bible and Christian values as well as letters and numbers.
Extended Care
Extended care is available each day. Parents may choose early drop off, late pick up, or both. Extended care is also offered on an as-needed basis for those occasions when you just need a little extra time in your day!
Extended care is available each day. Parents may choose early drop off, late pick up, or both. Extended care is also offered on an as-needed basis for those occasions when you just need a little extra time in your day!