Preschool Curriculum

The curriculum uses themes of study centered on the young child and his or her world. The readiness skills taught throughout these themes include:

• Social/Emotional: Separation from parent, respect, sharing, using words to express feeling and solve conflict…
• Language Skills: Speaking in complete sentences, colors, name objects, listening, following directions, sharing stories…
• Reading Readiness: Interest in books and how a book is read, recognizing letters…
• Number Readiness: Recognize numerals one to ten, make a simple patterns, copy simple geometric shapes…
• Self-Help Skills: Large muscle: walk a line, hop, catch & throw Small muscle: block building, scissors use, draw, copy, paste…
• Religious Skills: Awareness of God in our lives, Bible stories, sing and prayer…
• Social Skills: Sharing, listening, patience, respect, responsibility…

Themes Of Learning May Include

• September: My school, rules, friends, discovering me, apples, Bible stories…
• October: Autumn, pumpkins, harvesting, Halloween fun and safety, fire prevention occupations…
• November: Thanksgiving, family, shapes and sizes, numbers, hibernation and migration…
• December: Advent, Christmas, social skills, seasons, Christmas around the World…
• January: Snow, animals in winter, dinosaurs, five senses, magnets, nursery rhymes, classic stories…
• February: St. Valentine, dental health, nutrition, feelings…
• March: Transportation, pets, float or sink, communication, listening, colors, rainbows, parts of the body, St. Joseph, St. Patrick, music and instrument…
• April: Holy Week, Palm Sunday, Last Supper, Good Friday and Easter Sunday, spring, farm animals, water animals, traffic safety…
• May: Zoo animals, reptile, insects, mothers, Mary our Mother, Jesus Ascension into Heaven…

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Dominic Preschool’s approach to learning?

St. Dominic Preschool is the only Northfield area Christian-based preschool. We are dedicated to making your child’s introduction to education a positive experience, one that will provide social, emotional, and academic preparation for kindergarten and the grades beyond. St. Dominic School offers a caring, supportive, and faith-filled atmosphere to give your child a great start in school life.

Where will preschool classes be held?

Classes will be held at St. Dominic School in the primary wing (preschool, kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade), located at 216 Spring Street North in Northfield.

On what days and times will classes be held?

Preschool

3-year-olds
Tuesday/Thursday Mornings 8:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Pre-kindergarten

4 & 5 year-olds
Monday/Wednesday/Friday All Day
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Lunch included for an additional charge)
This class will focus on kindergarten readiness

Is there a registration fee?

There is a non-refundable registration fee of $30 which is due at the time of registration.

What will class sizes be?

Teacher:student rations will be a maximum of 1:10.

Do families need to be members of St. Dominic Church to register their child for preschool?

Parishioners and non-parishioners of all denominations are welcome at St. Dominic Preschool.

When is the preschool registration period?

Registrations will be accepted starting February and will continue until classes are full. Class sizes are limited, so we recommend registering now to reserve your child’s place.

Does my child need to be potty-trained by the first day of preschool?

Yes. Your child does not need to be trained by the registration date, but by the first day of school.

Who are the contacts for additional questions?

Jane Bartho, Administrative Assistant at janebartho@churchofstdominic.org or Vicki Kalina Marvin, Principal, at vickimarvin@churchofstdominic.org or phone the school at 507-645-8136.