Grace Lutheran Church
Sharing God's Grace
1300 Kishwaukee Valley Rd, Woodstock IL, 60098
Phone: (815) 338-0554 Fax: (815) 338-0913

Our Curriculum

Grace Preschool follows the Illinois Early Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education.  These standards were developed by the Illinois State Board of Education with the assistance of hundreds of educators.  They provide teachers information to be used in the classroom. 
Each month we will list some of the standards we have been focusing on in the classroom.  This will give parents an even better idea of what is being accomplished in the classroom. These will be listed on the back of the monthly lesson plans/calendar and posted on the bulletin board above the sign - in desk.  Many standards will be repeated throughout the year and will not be listed every month. 

The following are focal points for March

• Retell information in a story
• Show independent interest in reading – related activities
• Dictate stories and experiences.
• Solve simple mathematical problems
• Incorporate estimating and measuring activities into play.
• Sort and classify objects by a variety of properties. Find and name locations with simple  words, such as “near”.
• Recall information about the immediate past.
  
• Describe the effects of forces in nature (e.g. wind, gravity and magnetism).
  
• Follow simple safety rules while participating in activities.
  
• Use  creative arts as an avenue for self-expression.

Click here for more more information about our preschool!

Register Now for the 2010-2011 school year!
Click here for Preschool Program Options

Download Preschool Registration Form in pdf format

How to Support Grace Lutheran Preschool:

Donations for New 2 Year Old Program
In the Fall of 2010 we open our new 2 year old program and we are looking for donations to supply our classroom. If you have toys or books that are gently used and are age appropriate, please bring them in at your convenience. We are look-ing for such things as board books, touch-n-feel board books, chunky piece puzzles, Little People toys, sorting games, large legos/duplex, plastic (Little Tikes) trucks, tractors and other vehicles! Our gym and playground will also need equipment just for 2’s! We are looking for plastic climbers & scoot-n-go toys. THANK YOU!

There are many rewarding possibilities when you choose to contribute your time, talents or financial donations to Grace Preschool! Please consider any of the following avenues in joining or helping the ministry of Grace Preschool. 

• Donate: The Grace Preschool Scholarship Fund– The  Grace Preschool Endowment Fund-the Classroom Materials Account
• Volunteer in the classroom:  Read to the children - Assist children with crafts - Play games with the children
• Substitute as an aide when needed a couple times a year  
• Assemble a simple quilt or sew doll clothes etc.
• Spread the word about our wonderful Preschool at Grace Lutheran Church!

To help us in this ministry, contact Linda Mindrum or Chris Learman at 815-338-0554 or sign up on the Preschool bulletin board in the narthex. With your help Grace Preschool can become an even more special place for children to have fun, grow and learn!

Parent references available upon request.
815/338-0554 ext. 213

 

 

Monthly News Letter

M-W-F Calendar

T-Th Calendar

5 Day Room Calendar

5 Day Weekly Activities

Summer Camp: F.R.O.G. Fully Rely On God
We are looking forward to a little summer fun the week of June 21st-24th. Children ages 3-5 are welcome to sign up for four fun filled days of “Down By the Pond Adventures.” Summer camp flyers are available in the preschool office or on the sign-in desk. Please feel free to take a few copies and share with friends. Click here for Registration Form.

Summer Play Dates
Join Grace Preschool on the playground for a little summer fun! Once a month, all children 8 and under are welcome to visit and enjoy our beautiful playground. Bring a lunch and relax under the Gazebo or walk the Meditation Path on June 16, July 14 and August 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Teachers are available to visit but all children must be supervised by a parent.) Event is cancelled if it rains. For more information, contact Chris Learman at 815-338-0554 ext. 213.

Announcing New Teachers
We would like to welcome 3 new teachers to Grace Preschool!
Mrs. Kelly will be the teacher in the Sunshine Room for 3’s & 4’s (TTh & MWF Classes)
Mrs. Amy will be the teacher in the Rainbow Room on TTh for 2’s and in the Sunshine Room (with Mrs. Kelly) on MWF for 4’s.
Mrs. Tammy will be the teacher aide in the Rainbow Room (with Mrs. Amy) with the 2’s!
All these women are qualified in the field of Early Childhood Education and are very excited to begin and will be working hard in the summer to prepare classrooms and lesson plans!

TWO YEAR OLD CLASS WILL BE OFFERED FOR FALL 2010!
A new program for children who
are two years old by September 1,
2010 is being offered for theFall
term. Register now for this new
program! Registration is also underway
for 3,4, and 5 year olds in a 2,3
or 5 day class respectively!

SUMMER CAMP-Grace Preschool will again be holding a four day Summer Camp, June 21-24. from 9:00-12:00am. The theme this year will be FROG "Fully Rely on God". The children have a terrific time with Preschool friends and meeting new children to the Preschool. It is a nice introduction to Grace Preschool for those new children beginning preschool in the fall. Families looking for a preschool also enjoy sending
their child to camp for a preview of our Preschool.

Looking Ahead to Fall 2010:
August 22nd, Sunday Open House & 5 Year Anniversary Celebration Noon to 2:00 pm
September 7th & 8th First Day of School/Orientation Days

Contact Linda Mindrum or Chris Learman
at 815-338-0554 or at

District 200 School Closing Information