Preschool

It’s never too early to start learning about God’s love for us and exploring the world around us! At HFCS, our Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs provide students with foundational skills for future academic success while emphasizing God’s love.

Students also learn important skills surrounding classroom behavior, peer interactions and begin to develop social skills. Letter and sound recognition, gross and fine motor skills, beginning music theory and rhythm, colors, and shapes engage and inspire the young mind to grow. Our loving community reflects God’s love and enhances the faith lessons integrated into daily life. Preschool and Pre-K are growing toward God every day!

Preschool (3 years old on or before September 1st, potty trained)

  • Base Program:  Tuesday/Thursday, 8 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
  • Optional Add-On Program:  Tuesday/Thursday, 11:25 a.m.-3 p.m.

PreKindergarten (4 years old on or before September 1st)

  • Base Program: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Optional Add-On Program:  Tuesday/Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Religion

  • Loyola Press, God Made the World
  • Morning Opening in the Commons, where we listen to a scripture reading, pray, rejoice, and learn fun, upbeat Christian songs
  • Monthly Rosary in the gym with the whole student body
  • Weekly Mass at Communion time to receive a blessing
  • Students learn basic prayers
  • Saint of the Month, with at least 5-8 facts about the Saint
  • Stories from the Children’s Bible
  • Visits to The Renaissance Assisted Living Facility
  • 4th Grade Buddies

Math

  • Origo Math, Stepping Stones
  • Recognizing numbers 0-20
  • Counting
  • One-to-one correspondence
  • Shape recognition
  • Matching
  • Sorting

Language Arts

  • Scott Foresman, Reading Street PreK Series
  • Weekly story, vocabulary words, and songs
  • Letter of the Week
  • Letter of Week booklet with pictures and words
  • Handwriting without Tears

Science

  • Daily weather check
  • Space Theme
  • Ocean Theme

Social Studies

  • Classroom rules & procedures
  • School rules & procedures
  • Thanksgiving – Pilgrims and Native Americans
  • Community Outreach

Field Trips

  • Cute as a Bug Petting Zoo
  • Prairie Home Farm Pumpkin Patch and farm animals
  • The Renaissance Assisted Living Facility (walking)/Halloween costume parade
  • Spokane Valley Mall Cinemas (annual field trip)
  • Cabala’s (Scavenger Hunt)

Monthly Themes

  • September:  On the Farm
  • October:  Pumpkins and Bats
  • November:  The First Thanksgiving
  • December:  The Holy Family/Christmas
  • January:  Under the Sea
  • February/March: A Trip to Outer Space
  • April:  Occupations and Transportation
  • May/June:  Going Camping

Parties/Celebrations

  • Halloween
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
  • Space Theme Party
  • Valentine’s Day
  • Mardi Gras
  • Ocean Theme Party
  • End-of-Year Party

Specials

  • Library – once a week
  • Music – once a week
  • PE – once a week
  • Character Education – once a week
  • Computer Lab – when appropriate