Children who turn 4 by September 1

EARLY CHILDHOOD VPK

Our principles for Pre-K are founded on the Word of God.

The Early Childhood VPK program at Parkway Christian Academy provides a Christ-centered education, integrating biblical teachings into all subjects through Bible stories, songs, and prayer. Phonics, mathematics, and writing activities develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills using hands-on learning with tactile materials (Abeka curriculum). Science and social studies lessons explore God’s creation, emotions, friendships, and historical figures, while reading instruction builds literacy through daily read-aloud and pre-reading activities. Enrichment in art, music, and library time, along with sensory play, STEM activities, and dramatic play, fosters both academic and social development. The VPK program serves children who turn 4 by September 1.

We believe we are effective when we respect God’s developmental design by recognizing that young children think, grow, and learn differently than older children and plan for age appropriate strategies.

PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS

We strive to build strong partnerships with parents through effective communication and collaboration in their child’s education. While upholding biblical Christian values, we model God’s unconditional love in all that we do.

PRACTICES ROOTED IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT

At Parkway, we implement research-based, developmentally appropriate practices that align with how young children learn and grow. Our approach nurtures the whole child—spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively—through a balanced mix of teacher-guided instruction and child-initiated exploration. Our classrooms foster hands-on learning experiences where play is an essential part of development. Through play, children engage with God’s world, express themselves, build relationships, regulate behaviors, and cultivate imagination.

  • The Early Childhood VPK curriculum at our school is rooted in a biblical foundation, using Abeka materials to integrate faith and learning across subjects.

  • In Bible class, students focus on Jesus Christ, learning about faith through memory verses, songs, and activities. They explore the Bible as God’s true Word, understand sin and the need for Jesus’ forgiveness, and learn stories of creation, Jesus’ life, and biblical heroes. Through prayer and worship, they develop a personal connection with Christ and apply biblical truths in their daily actions.

  • In Phonics and Mathematics, students engage with a new letter each week through stories, songs, and crafts, learning letter sounds and their role in forming words. They explore the alphabet’s consonants and vowels while also practicing number recognition from 1-20. Foundational math skills include sorting by color, size, and shape, recognizing patterns, counting, graphing, and basic measurement.

  • In Writing and Penmanship, students develop fine motor skills through hands-on activities using Play-Doh, cotton balls, and other tactile materials. They practice proper pencil grip, scissor use, and printing posture while learning to color within lines, cut along curves, and form letters and numbers. Name-writing is also introduced as they refine their early writing skills.

  • In Science and Social Studies, students explore God’s creation using their five senses, learning about animals, weather, seasons, and historical figures. Lessons also emphasize emotions, friendship, self-regulation, and group participation. Through interactive experiences, they develop empathy and social awareness while recognizing their role in the world around them.

  • In Reading, children are exposed to daily readings that reinforce print awareness and storytelling skills. They engage in pre-reading activities such as dictating stories and identifying key literacy concepts like rhyming, sequencing, and positional words. Reading materials align with Bible, language, math, science, and art, fostering both academic growth and a love for books.

  • In Enrichment, students participate in art, music, and library time to enhance their learning experience. Centers provide opportunities for academic and social development through play, incorporating sensory activities, STEM exploration, and dramatic play. These experiences encourage creativity, problem-solving, and cooperative learning in a well-rounded educational setting.