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OUMC PreSchool
OUMC PreSchool 2007 - 2008
Welcome to Orange PreSchool at Orange United Methodist Church,
where over 125 young children engage in daily activities and adventures
to learn, explore, play, sing and laugh ...
We are pleased to announce our new 5-day three-year-old class for Fall 2007 !
learn more about our classes
Objective
The OUMC PreSchool program is an outreach ministry designed to
provide a safe, loving environment that enables children to explore
and develop their abilities at their own pace. Through our nurturing
environment, we strive to foster confidence and an enthusiasm
for learning about the world around us and about the Lord that
will last a lifetime. We also encourage self-discipline. It is
important that a child learn kindness and sharing so that the
child will be able to work well within a group. Our classes allow
for individual expression through guided play activities, creative
art work, music, gross and fine motor activities, language development,
story times and other group activities.
Parents should be aware that the PreSchool does not engage in
the formal teaching of reading and math. Children need to develop
a foundation for that kind of learning. We have endeavored to provide
that foundation by helping children to develop concepts and readiness
skills that they will need when entering school.
There are several things we include in our curriculum: Bible stories
and verses, prayer, Christian interpretations of holidays such
as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
Background
In 1984, a Mother's Morning Out program was started by a group
of parents within the church, to meet the childcare needs of
the church and community. The program was changed to OUMC Preschool
in 1989 as more age groups were incorporated.
The  Parent Handbook can give details of the program and guidelines.
For more information, eContact the PreSchool office
or call (919) 942-3495.
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