First Presbyterian Church



Pre-Kindergarten
765-751-7960             prek@firstpresmuncie.org

First Presbyterian Pre-K provides children the opportunity to develop intellectually, socially, physically and spiritually within a safe environment that exhibits love and concern for each child.

 First Presbyterian Pre-K admits all children regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity
                                                                       

 

The First Presbyterian Church

Pre-Kindergarten has been in

existence since 1955.

We will help your child:
· Develop feelings of security and success.

· Learn to play with other children.

· Be comfortable within a social group.

· Develop self-expression.

· Learn communication and listening skills.

· Learn to follow directions.

· Develop self-control and self-discipline.

· Exhibit creativity and imagination.

· Learn responsibility and independence.

· Develop care and concern for others.

 

Our program believes in learning through play.  We will help get your child ready for kindergarten with music, playtime, hands–on activities, love and guidance.

 

 

 

Group Time — Students gather together at circle time for stories, singing, finger plays, show & tell, calendar, weather, current events and the theme—based lesson of the day.

 

Free Time — Children choose to participate in a wide variety of classroom activities.

 

Leader Experiences — Students rotate responsibilities such as line leader, talking about the calendar and weather, and helping during snack time.

 

Arts & Crafts — Daily creative activities are incorporated into free time and allow children to experiment with a wide assortment of media and processes.

 

Snack — This is a learning experience as well as an energy booster.  We always say a prayer and work on our table manners!

 

Active Play — Children enjoy physical exercise and play on the outdoor playground or inside in Youth Hall. 

 

Clean Up — Students help clean their play area and classroom after free time.

 

Class Size

 Staff

Tammy Varner - Director

Kathy Pretzsch - 4/5 yr old teacher MWF 9-2:30pm

Tracy Clinger - 4/5 yr old teacher M-F 9-11:15 & Enrichment T/Th 

Adrienne Mahaffey - 3 yr old teacher - T/Th

Niki Gillis - 2 yr old (Toddler Time) teacher - T & W 

Michele Barber - Parent's Day Out Teacher M/Th & F

Learning about the letter "P" We celebrate Pajama Day 

Parent’s Day Out

Parent’s Day Out is offered on Monday, Thursday and Friday 9am—noon.

Children must be 15 months-age 5.  Cost is $8 per day with a $15 supply fee per semester.  This program offers interactive play, craft time, snack and music. 

Pre-school students may go after morning pre-school into the PDO class for $2 a day.  Pick up is at 12 noon.