Early Childhood Students work with funnels during a STEM activity.
Early Childhood
Join Us - Social Emotional Learning Parent Education Event
Early Childhood is really where the St. Paul's experience shines. Students in these early years learn routines to promote independence, regulate emotions, foster empathy, and build executive function skills. Come get a glimpse into St. Paul's early childhood AND get some social emotional learning tips and tricks at our upcoming parenting seminar with our toddler, preschool and pre-k faculty. This event is intended for parents of children aged 2-5.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
9 a.m., in-person at the school
9 a.m., in-person at the school
4 p.m., virtual on Microsoft Teams
As we head into summer months, St. Paul's early childhood faculty and staff want to provide some resources to help your child thrive emotionally while away from school. We will cover everything from setting up safe spaces and visual calendars to establishing I Love You rituals. If you're new to St. Paul's, stick around after the event/webinar, and we can tell you more about St. Paul's early childhood programs.
RSVP here for either the in-person or virtual event. If you select the virtual option, we will follow up an email with meeting link info. We hope you can join us!
Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten
The Early Childhood Center (ECC) incorporates a healthy blend of work and play with a variety of activities and experiences to help children develop greater confidence and independence. In addition to the core curriculum detailed below, children spend time every week working with special teachers in music, physical education, Spanish, and library. Life skills are practiced every day in chapel, the classrooms, learning centers, during lunch, and on the playground.
Learn more about our ECC curriculum and special programs below.
Ready to see our classrooms in action? Let us know what grade level you are interested in, and we will be happy to show you around our special school.
Early Childhood students learn about rhythm using drums in their music class.
An early education student plays with legos during free play time.
A pair of ECC students read together in a rocking chair.
Students learn in their Kindergarten class.
Early Childhood Students:
- Gather for Daily Chapel
- Perform in Christmas and grade level musical programs
- Take weekly music and physical education classes
- Starting in Pre-K, students attend Spanish classes twice a week
- Participate in Field Day, which is planned and staffed by St. Paul's 7th graders
- Enjoy the St. Paul's Buddy Program through buddy activities and events
- Explore during outside time and recess
- Participate in curriculum-linked cultural arts events
Curriculum
The nurturing Early Childhood Center environment creates a balance of work and play with a range of creative materials and manipulatives for learning. ECC teachers provide opportunities to develop independence, confidence, and cooperation as they build important academic readiness and social-emotional skills.
ECC Highlights
In between core content, ECC students enjoy learning about art, music, Spanish, and even cooking. ECC students participate in a range of St. Paul's traditions, like Field Day, Pet Blessing, and more. Our youngest students join in school-wide service projects, like the Annual Food and Toy Drives.
