Curriculum & Programs

The Appleseed Preschool & Nursery is a part of the Early Learning Coalition and the Strong Minds network

Curriculum

At The Appleseed we use Frog Street which features 38 objectives for development and learning that focuses on these five areas of development:
- Social
- Emotional
- Cognitive
- Language
- Physical
Play is purposeful and when children play, they learn about themselves, their environment, and the world around them.
- Play enhances creativity
- Play encourages language and helps children develop skills for reading and writing
- Positive play experiences develop a positive emotional well-being for children. When children feel safe, secure, and successful they develop a positive self-image
Conscious Discipline (Creating the School Family) is the classroom management program we integrate along with social-emotional learning.
Created by Dr. Becky Bailey, an internationally renowned expert in child developmental psychology, this method is built on the premise of developing discipline within children rather than applying discipline to them.
Learn more about Conscious Discipline here.
Our desire at The Appleseed is to see every child give their heart to Jesus Christ. We want them to know how precious they are and how much he loves them. The Abeka Bible Curriculum uses stories, songs and activities to help young children relate biblical principles to their everyday life.
Chapel
Every Wednesday is Chapel Day at The Appleseed. All the classes gather together to sing, dance and learn more about the bible and Jesus.
Your child’s early years will shape the architecture of their brain and build the connections that allow them to develop lifelong skills like problem-solving, communication, self-control, and relationship building.
Children and teachers come into the classroom in different brain states in the morning. To get everyone on the same page, connected and ready to learn, we begin our mornings with Brain Smart Start activities that help your child:
- Unite
- Connect
- Commit
- Disengage stress

Nursery

We provide a clean, safe, healthy environment for our babies. Each classroom is set up with low open shelves which display a variety of developmentally appropriate toys and materials for the children to choose from.
- Little Sprouts (6 weeks – 12 months)
- Big Sprouts (12 months – 18 months)
- Exploring Sprouts (18 months – 2 yrs)
Baby Doll Circle Time is the invention of Dr. Becky Bailey, the brain behind Conscious Discipline. Research shows secure adult-child relationships are a prerequisite for healthy child development.
Here at Appleseed, we use the Frog Street Curriculum and Assessment to challenge each child to reach new milestones in their development.
• Housekeeping and Dramatic Play
• Blocks
• Manipulatives (puzzles, cause and effect toys, nesting barrels, etc.)
• Library Area
• Art (finger-painting, pasting, coloring pictures, folding and ripping paper, etc.)

VPK Program

Our VPK program offers children an unparalleled level of individual attention to ensure success in reading, writing and math. Children also enjoy music and art as part of the regular curriculum.
Our goal is to ensure that all 4 year olds are ready to enter kindergarten by the end of the school year. We understand the importance of play and how learning through exploring builds foundational skills critical for future success. Our dynamic, fun and secure environment, supported by our professional teaching staff is the perfect place for children to learn and grow.
Here at Appleseed, we participate in the My Math & My Reading Academy which helps the children excel in these areas for Kindergarten readiness. This program includes tablet time and parental access to continue the studies at home.

Preschool Program

Children will use their five senses and emerging problem solving skills to make new discoveries. Learning experiences are designed to engage the natural curiosity and creativity of each child. Teachers balance individual attention with group experiences to ensure your child's energy is channeled into positive learning experiences.
Our preschool environment fosters academics and social skills with well designed learning centers that give children a purpose to their play. Our goal is to give preschoolers a sense of accomplishment and build their confidence from daily successes.