Preschool
As a preschool ministry of South Side Baptist Church in Oak Lawn, we believe that the educational foundation that children receive in the first years of school may determine how well they do later in college.
College preparation begins in preschool! Small children have a natural curiosity: they are born with a desire to learn new things.
Research into early childhood learning shows that we have greatly underestimated what a child can and should be learning.
The preschool programs at Little Hands Learning Kingdom are not just a “babysitting” or play school daycare service. They are an enchanting educational experience.
Because many of our preschool parents find it necessary for both Dad and Mom to work, our dedicated Christian teachers help provide love, care, and instruction to these precious little ones as if they were their own.
Our preschool parents have been thrilled to see what their children have learned in reading, writing and numbers. They love our program and so do the children!
3-Year-Old Kindergarten
Must be fully potty trained and 3 years old by September 1st.
- Learn letter, color and number recognition
- Learn short vowel and consonant sounds.
- Enjoy Bible stories, songs and games.
- Enjoy monthly themes in art, music, poetry and show-and-tell.
4-Year-Old Kindergarten
Must be fully potty trained and 4 years old by September 1st.
- Learn basic phonics
- Learn number concepts from 1-20, basic science, safety and health
- Learn to read from their own little readers in a reading circle
- Establish proper routines and classroom habits
- Enjoy Bible stories, games and songs
- Enjoy monthly themes in art, music, poetry and show-and-tell.
5-Year-Old Kindergarten
Must be 5 years old by September 1st.
- Learn basic phonics
- Learn number concepts from 1-100, addition, subtraction, money value and time
- Enjoy sharing their own basic reading books with Mom and Dad
- Learn social studies and science
- Enjoy Bible stories, games and songs
- Enjoy monthly themes in art, music, poetry and show-and-tell.
2012-2013 Themes & Special Days
August
Theme: Little Hands Learning Kingdom is Going Buggy!
Th 8/18 – Parent & Child Open House 7pm
F 8/19 - Parent & Child Open House 10am
M 8/22 – First Day of School
September
Theme: When I Grow Up
M 9/5 – School Holiday: Labor Day
T-Th 9/13-9/15 – Career Week
W 9/14 – Community Helper Parade
Th-F 9/29-9/30 – Teacher’s Convention: No School
October
Theme: The Farm
S 10/1 – Class Clean #1 & LHLK Promotion at Oak Lawn Children’s Museum
W 10/5 – Field Trip to Siegel’s Pumpkin Farm
M 10/10 – School Holiday: Columbus Day
F 10/21 – End of Quarter 1
W 10/26 – Little Hands Harvest Parties
F 10/28 – Parent-Teacher Conferences: No School
November
Themes: Patriotism & Thanksgiving
T 11/1 – School Revival Night @ South Side Baptist Church
W 11/9 – Patriotic Day
F 11/11 – Veteran’s Day: No School
W-F 11/23-11/25 – Thanksgiving: No School
December
Themes: Gingerbread & Christmas
F 12/12 – Little Hands Cookie Swap
F 12/9 – Elementary Christmas Program 7pm
Th 12/22 – Little Hands Christmas Parties
12/23-1/8 – Christmas Vacation
January
Theme: Snow, Ice, & Polar Animals
M 1/9 – School Resumes
M 1/16 – MLK Jr. Day – No School
S 1/28 – Class Clean #2
February
Theme: Fairytales
T 2/14 – Little Hands Valentine’s Parties
M 2/20 – President’s Day: No School
F 2/24 – Fairytale Friday
W 2/29 – Field Trip to Beverly Arts Center
March
Theme: International Days
F 3/9 – Quarter 3 Ends
F 3/16 – Little Hands St. Patrick’s Day Parties
M-F 3/19-3/23 – Spring Vacation
M 3/26 – School Resumes
T-F 3/27-3/30 – International Week
April
Theme: Zoo-bi-lee
Th 4/5 – Little Hands Easter Parties
F/M 4/6-4/9 -Good Friday/Easter Monday
W 4/25 – Making A Masterpiece Day
M 4/30 – Spring Book Fair
May
Theme: Come Along & Explore the Wonders in our “Garden of Learning!”
W 5/2 – Grandparents Day
W 5/9 – Field Trip to Lincoln Park Zoo & Conservatory
W 5/16 – LHLK End of Year Party/Picnic
F 5/18 – Last Day of School/Graduation
M-W 5/21-5/23 – Class Clean Days
Call for more information! 708-425-3435