Pre-Kindergarten Program
Confident, Capable, and Kindergarten-Ready
Our Pre-K 4’s classroom is designed to mirror the structure and expectations of a kindergarten setting—giving children the academic foundation, independence, and confidence they need to thrive in their next big step. At MJLC, we know that school readiness is about more than ABCs and 123s—it’s about helping children become well-rounded learners, problem-solvers, and kind, capable community members.
In our Pre-K program, children engage in a thoughtfully planned curriculum that combines academic instruction with hands-on discovery. Through small group work, independent tasks, and classroom responsibilities, students strengthen their focus, follow multi-step directions, and build stamina for a full school day—just like they’ll experience in kindergarten.
Our Pre-K focuses on:
- Early literacy: phonics, sight words, journaling, and story comprehension
- Math skills: number sense, patterns, simple addition/subtraction, and reasoning
- Science and social studies exploration through themes, experiments, and discussion
- Fine motor development through writing, cutting, building, and creative expression.
- Social-emotional growth: working in teams, self-regulation, empathy, and leadership
We balance structure with creativity, ensuring each child feels supported while also being encouraged to take initiative and make choices. The classroom includes circle time, centers, classroom jobs, and project-based learning—mirroring the flow of a kindergarten day.
By the end of the year, our Pre-K students leave with the skills, mindset, and confidence to transition smoothly into elementary school. They are not only ready for kindergarten—they’re excited for it.
Pre-K 4’s (Age 4–5)
Our Pre-K 4’s program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. Through intentional curriculum, engaging projects, and enriched learning centers, students build confidence, independence, and academic skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Focus Areas:
- Phonics, pre-reading, and writing
- Number sense and early math concepts
- Critical thinking and classroom responsibility
- Kindergarten-readiness skills and social development