Nature and Science Centers

Children are naturally curious. These centers provide many hands-on opportunities for children to investigate the natural world around them.

Music and Movement

Dancing and exercise, with the use of music and rhythm instruments, is included in our daily curriculum, as well as singing during Circle Time and Clean Up Time.

Dramatic Play

Each classroom has a Dramatic Play Center where children can begin to understand the world around through make believe, telling stories, and talking about their ideas. This area provides the opportunity for children to develop their social skills.

Art

Our children create daily art projects designed for learning colors, shapes, fine motor control, and self-expression.

Sand and Water Centers

While experimenting with sand and water, children learn about measurements, and natural science, and can be an effective calming experience.

Block Center

Our popular classroom Block Centers help our students learn about math concepts, space, balance, shapes and sizes while having fun.

Collaboration and Cooperation

Children love playing together and making new friends. They are encouraged to collaborate with each other to keep the classroom tidy, transition to the next activity, make choices during free play time, and work together during every classroom activity.

Educational Field Trips

First Baptist Preschool takes education field trips that enhance classroom curriculum. Field trips include visits to the Children's Theatre, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, and other excited places in Chicago.

After School Program

Our After School Program provides a healthy snack, homework help and tutoring, arts and crafts, open gym, games, and free play activities. 

A Basic Christian Education 

This is an integral part of the overall curriculum. Bible stories, music, related arts and crafts, and dramatic play are offered in a developmentally appropriate manner.