Painting by a waterfall, tending to vegetables in a garden, and splashing around in our many water-play areas are all different ways your child can learn creativity, math, science, and social skills. It would be hard not to fall in love with learning when you have this much fun!
We built our school with the safety of your child as a priority, so you don’t have to worry while you are at work. Security cameras monitor every corner of our property. The acre and a quarter of play spaces are enclosed by an 8-foot privacy fence. Fingerprint or ID code are required to get through our camera monitored airlocks.
The teachers in our pre-k classrooms work hard to bring fun, hands-on activities to life with enthusiasm, energy, and love. The students are observed and cared for as individuals so that the teachers can better understand what each one of them needs to flourish and succeed.
Many families have entrusted us with their children and continue to do so, as we see the babies of our former students come under our care as well. We hope to continue to serve the families of Thornton in the spirit of Christ for a long time to come.
We give thanks to the Lord every morning and before our meals. Children practice monthly Bible verses and go through a fun-soaked, chronological devotion curriculum that brings God truths to life through meaningful, exciting activities. Children learn about and appreciate the Bible through songs, stories, and dramatic play so that they can experience a positive love-filled early learning environment.
Pre-K kids will learn precursors to reading in preparation for ACT’s dynamic phonics-based Kindergarten reading program, as well as math concepts like numbers and geometry. Each month, the classroom will introduce a new theme, such as Community Helpers, Authors, Arctic, and Multi-Cultural Units. The classroom offers immersive learning as the room itself, and the play centers in the room, are decorated for the new theme each month to promote hands-on learning and the exploration of the world around us. As in everything we do with our students, learning is fun, and your child is given the space and comfort to learn at their own pace. Our amazing, creative pre-k teachers go above and beyond to help your child excel from where they are academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally as an individual and this instills a sense of confidence in the children at an early age. We are proud of the fact that we often exceed the Colorado Content Standards for pre-k, which are then taken to a higher achievement level in our Kindergarten Program.
Washing hands at appropriate times, serving food to themselves and others, and getting dressed are practical skills reinforced in the pre-k classroom. The more intangible concepts, like time management, personal and classroom responsibilities, and self-regulation, are introduced and practiced throughout the year. Because our pre-k teachers praise the method, and the learning itself of these concepts of independence, children learn what is important, that trying and effort are what create achievements.
Whether kids are outside in our expansive Outdoor Classrooms or indoors at our Interactive Log Cabins and On-Site Children’s Museum, kids get their hands and minds busy with sensory and interactive play. With many areas to choose from, your child will have much to explore.
Our Pre-K teachers have brought learning to life and when you see their classrooms in action, you will hear squeals of excitement, loud laughs, and happy giggles. Through puppetry, role-play, interactive songs, yoga, games, and understandable routines and expectations, our teachers have created a classroom that is loving and fun! This fun is the foundation of children’s health and development. These creative teachers never stop looking for opportunities to bring fun and play into the program in unique ways as these creative learning experiences enrich your little learner’s brains, bodies, and lives in so many ways!
In keeping with our monthly themes and making sure the kids are always learning through fun experiences, pre-k kids get to visit some memorable places like Anderson Farm, the Fire Fighter Museum, and Hammond’s Candy Factory. As a bonus, the children will get the opportunity to ride our big yellow bus (our 65 passenger school bus with seat belts) on their way to exciting attractions!
Families are an active part of the ACT Pre-K Community! Whether they are joining their child in the Kid’s Kitchen or reading a book to the classroom, they are always welcome to be a part of these special programs. The Christmas season brings a very special family event by way of our annual hour-long Pre-K Christmas Program at Thrive Church. Round out your special year by participating in the Pre-K field day with your child.
Our in-house kitchen staff carefully plans and prepares our school menu according to the USDA CACFP meal patterns to give your child the nutrition they need to play and learn all day long.
Each week the teachers use Procare Engage to send home information, photos, or videos highlighting fun activities in the classroom. You can keep informed and find valuable information on the Procare Engage posts so you can have meaningful conversations with your child about their day. Informal and formal evaluations are also conducted throughout the year to assess your child’s developmental progression and bi-annual meetings with families assist with working together as a team to help foster your child’s development.
