Preschool 3 & 4

Religion (PK3 & PK4)
At LaSalle Catholic, our youngest learners begin their faith journey with age-appropriate religious instruction designed to nurture their relationship with God.

• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (once per week): A hands-on, Montessori-inspired faith formation program where children explore Scripture, prayer, and the liturgy in a child-centered environment.

• God Made Me (PK3): Introduces three-year-olds to the concepts of God’s creation, love, and presence in their daily lives through stories, songs, and interactive activities.

• God Loves Me (PK4): Builds on the PK3 foundation by helping four-year-olds understand God’s love for them, the importance of prayer, and ways to live out their faith in everyday life.

• Virtues Program: Helps children learn and practice Christ-like behaviors such as kindness, patience, honesty, and respect. The program integrates real-life examples and encourages children to reflect on how they can live out these virtues in their daily interactions.

These programs work together to foster a strong sense of spirituality, moral understanding, and belonging in our preschool community.

English/Language Arts (PK3 & PK4)
Our language arts program is designed to build foundational literacy skills through engaging, hands-on activities:

• Heggerty Phonemic Awareness: Daily exercises that develop children’s awareness of sounds in words, helping them build strong reading foundations.

• AlphaCode: A multisensory approach to learning letters and their corresponding sounds.

• Eyewords – Colors, Shapes & Numbers: Small group rotations where children practice recognizing key sight words, identifying colors and shapes, and developing early math concepts.

These lessons combine whole-group instruction with small-group rotations to meet each child’s individual learning needs and promote confidence in reading, writing, and early numeracy skills.

Mathematics (PK3 & PK4)
Our math program develops early numeracy skills through hands-on exploration and guided practice:

• Eyewords – Colors, Shapes & Numbers: Reinforces recognition of shapes, colors, and numbers.

• Counting & Number Recognition: PK3 focuses on numbers 1–10, while PK4 extends to 20.

• Simple Addition & Subtraction (PK4): Introduces basic arithmetic concepts through small group rotations, hands-on manipulatives, and playful activities.

These small-group rotations allow teachers to provide targeted instruction, helping each child build confidence and a strong foundation in mathematics while keeping learning fun and engaging.

Handwriting (PK4)
Our handwriting curriculum helps children develop fine motor skills and proper letter formation:

• Handwriting Without Tears: A developmentally appropriate approach that teaches correct letter formation in a fun, hands-on way.

• Writing of Own Name: Students practice writing both their first and last names, building confidence and independence in written communication.

Social-Emotional Learning (PK3 & PK4)
Social-emotional development is a key focus in our preschool programs, helping children recognize, understand, and manage their emotions while building positive relationships:

• A Little SPOT of Emotions & Life Skills (PK3): Introduces three-year-olds to identifying emotions, practicing self-regulation, and learning basic life skills in engaging, age-appropriate ways.

• A Little SPOT of Feelings & Emotions (PK4): Builds on PK3 skills to help four-year-olds recognize a wider range of emotions, practice empathy, and develop strategies for problem-solving and interacting positively with peers.

These programs support children’s emotional growth, confidence, and readiness for success in school and life.

PBIS Expectations (PK3 & PK4)
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) guide children to make safe, respectful, and responsible choices throughout the school day:

• Hallways – Walking safely and using quiet voices

• Classroom – Following directions, sharing, and being respectful

• Playground – Playing safely and including others

• Cafeteria – Using polite manners and cleaning up after themselves

• Bathrooms – Practicing proper hygiene and respecting privacy

These expectations provide a consistent framework for children to develop self-discipline, responsibility, and positive social skills.

Essentials (PK3 & PK4)
Our preschool students enjoy weekly enrichment activities that support creativity, physical development, and a love of learning:

• Music, PE, and Library: Each offered once per week for PK3 and PK4 students.

• PK4-PM Class PE: Students participate in physical education twice per week to promote fitness, coordination, and healthy habits.

3-year-old Preschool (4-day mornings)
Monday — Tuesday — Wednesday — Thursday
Morning Session: 8:05 am – 11:00 am

4-year-old Preschool (5-day Afternoons)
Monday — Tuesday — Wednesday — Thursday - Friday
Afternoon Session: 12:05 pm – 3:00 pm