Early Childhood
Building Strong Foundations in Faith and Learning
Nurturing young hearts and minds through play, prayer, and joyful discovery in a caring Catholic environment.
Our early childhood curriculum is a balanced comprehensive curriculum that offers meaningful, developmentally appropriate instruction in the areas of Language and Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies and Social Emotional Development.
Our program provides a rich classroom environment where children are encouraged to explore and are challenged to learn though playful, purposeful, and personalized instruction.
Early Childhood Curriculum Overview
Core Academics & Enriching Programs
Core
Our language and literacy program offers a comprehensive, literature-rich curriculum grounded in purposeful play, skill-based learning experiences, and carefully selected, high-quality children’s literature — fostering the development of strong linguistic and literacy foundations in young learners.
Our Mathematics curriculum is delivered through hands-on, engaging instructional activities designed to build deep conceptual understanding. Students develop mathematical fluency through purposeful discourse, the use of manipulatives, and critical thinking strategies. By combining experiential, hands-on learning with a strong emphasis on problem-solving, our program strives to cultivate confident, lifelong mathematicians.
Our Religion curriculum invites students into a deeper encounter with Sacred Scripture, nurturing virtues of respect, empathy, justice, and peace toward one another and all of God’s creation, grounded in the recognition of God as Creator of all things. Students are further guided in a rich exploration of the truths of our Catholic faith through the study of the Sacraments, the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, the learning of traditional prayers, and formation in the life of the Church community.
Rooted in Catholic identity and tradition, this program seeks to form the whole child — mind, heart, and soul — in faith, character, and communion with Christ.
Our PreK Science and Social Studies curriculum is standards-based and designed to foster creative, critical thinking through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. The Science curriculum encompasses key areas of exploration, including Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Space, and the Five Senses, building foundational scientific inquiry skills in young learners.
The Social Studies curriculum introduces students to essential concepts such as Rules, the United States of America, Community Helpers, Maps, Cultures, and Economics, cultivating early awareness of civic responsibility, community, and the world around them.
Ancillary
All early childhood classes participate in weekly art classes. The visual arts program develop students skills of manipulating materials and practice in printing, drawing, cutting, collage, and painting. Students are learning art vocabulary and concepts through books songs and hand-on practice and learn the names of famous artists.
Students learn how to use the following media:
- Graphite and Colored Pencil
- Markers
- Oil and Chalk Pastels
- Tempera, Watercolor and Acrylic Paints
- Paper and Fiber
- Air-dry Clay, modeling clay or paper-based
The curriculum focuses on:
- Elements of Art
- Principles of Design
- Collaboration
- Historic and cultural connections
- Visual literacy
- Play
- Safe use of tools and materials
The Epiphany Catholic School Library supports the educational, informational, and recreational needs of students. Weekly library visits for PK–5 students include a lesson and book checkout during a 30-minute class period. The library fosters a love of reading and helps students develop early research and information literacy skills. Students may also visit throughout the week with teacher approval.
Early Childhood students attend weekly music classes aligned with national and state music education standards. Students explore singing, movement, instrument playing, listening, basic music notation, evaluating music, and early composing skills. Seasonal and liturgical music is introduced, with multiple opportunities for students to perform throughout the year.
Our Early Childhood Physical Education program promotes healthy habits and positive social interaction. Students participate in developmentally appropriate activities that emphasize:
- Enjoyment and challenge through movement
- Positive peer interaction and self-image
- Fitness and stress management techniques
- Health workshops focused on compassion and empathy
Students begin their Spanish language journey through repetition and exposure to familiar vocabulary. Instruction incorporates music, movement, videos, and games to create an engaging and developmentally appropriate introduction to world languages.
Our STEM program encourages students to explore, ask questions, and develop curiosity about the world around them. Through hands-on labs and play-based learning, children explore science, technology, engineering, and math concepts. Students develop early technology skills, apply math learning, and solve simple engineering problems, laying the foundation for future scientific thinking.