Our private preschool program here in Houston encourages children to be explorers, risk-takers, and researchers. Whether they’re studying the creatures of the ocean, experimenting with light, or soaring through a rainforest canopy, our junior kindergarten children are active participants in the process of discovery and learning.
Throughout their early years, our children immerse themselves in long-term thematic studies that integrate concepts and skills across all areas of the curriculum. Teachers nurture their natural curiosity and unique capacities, while also fostering independence and age-appropriate development.
The Village School offers one of the most comprehensive Early Childhood programs in Houston, which lays the foundations for excellence in literacy, mathematics, and inquiry-based studies through hands-on learning. Our early years curriculum instills a love of learning – rewarding critical thinking skills, curiosity, and creativity – while also developing important social skills. Altogether, our private Early Childhood education provides a platform from which to maximize our children’s emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
Through the joy of play and collaborative explorations, our Early Childhood program takes children on a voyage of discovery, where they explore themselves, others, and the natural world, form connections, and engage in meaningful learning. When complete, every child should possess the knowledge, skills, compassion, and self-confidence necessary to succeed at Primary School – and beyond.
At The Village School, Houston, Early Childhood begins at the age of two. Our state-of-the-art learning facility provides the perfect platform for a fully integrated, discovery-based experience in which junior kindergarten children develop skills and knowledge of science, numeracy, literacy, social connectedness, and moral character, all within the context of their thematic curriculum.
Teachers determine the individual pace of learning through one-on-one and observational assessments. They gather assessments in a portfolio format and then use these as a tool for differentiation based upon the needs of an individual child.
Students on our Early Childhood program interact with a variety of media and pre-literacy activities. Teachers introduce skills through the development of oral language, phonemic awareness, literature, songs, rhymes, and games. Students are active participants, too, and teachers offer lots of opportunities to express their thoughts and opinions in class.
Our teachers establish mathematical readiness through a variety of approaches that encourage our junior kindergarten children to interact with their environment and three-dimensional objects. Students improve their logical reasoning skills as they play and are introduced to number sense and number recognition. They also use geometry to develop spatial sense, describe shapes, and create patterns; and learn operations to sort, count, compare, measure, and estimate.
Movement classes develop important gross motor skills, which strengthen the large muscle groups of the body and increase coordination. Through fun activities and games, our teachers create a non-competitive environment, so students feel safe to take appropriate risks and try new skills.
Our Early Childhood program in music is designed to instill joy and promote an early appreciation of rhythm and sound. Students participate in a variety of activities that use different movements (clapping, stomping, and jumping) and rhythmic instruments. They also sing songs and develop their listening skills.
Capitalizing on our students’ sense of wonder and natural curiosity, we engage them in a hands-on approach to science. Our teachers develop student’s observation and problem-solving skills, helping them to understand that asking questions is part of the scientific process. Learners work individually, with a partner, or in a group, and perform experiments in which they test hypotheses, observe and describe, and communicate their findings.
Social and community awareness are at the heart of our social studies curriculum. Using a thematic approach, our Early Childhood program explores a variety of topics that are meaningful to students of this age. As students come to understand the smallest parts of the world, the importance of collaboration, and value of connections, they increase their understanding and skills.
At The Village, Houston, our Early Childhood program specialists really care about your child’s development. In small class sizes, they’ll get to know their unique personality, interests, and talents – and nurture their natural curiosity. They’ll also encourage your child to take charge of their learning, supporting them to make new discoveries and explore the world around them.
Spanning more than 28 acres – and located in a peaceful residential area of West Houston’s energy corridor – our campus is the perfect place to learn. Bright classrooms and technology-enriched specialist spaces inspire creativity and innovation, while our dedicated Early Childhood setting is a warm and supportive environment where our junior kindergarten learners can explore, play, and grow together.
At Village, we know that every student is unique. Our teachers will nurture your child’s individual strengths, enabling them to achieve impressive qualifications and forge their own pathway to the world's best colleges.
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