Columbia Academy’s teachers create an atmosphere that is rich in academics and personal growth. The primary goal of our preschool experience is to cultivate an enthusiasm for learning while developing a strong foundation in a child’s education. This is accomplished through the implementation of enriching curriculum and educational experiences at the appropriate time in a child’s development.
The curriculum and program are designed to assist the child in achieving the following goals:
Social and Emotional Development
Cultivate an enthusiasm for school
Develop interactive play skills
Practice appropriate behavior
Encourage sharing and cooperation
Emphasize self respect and respect of others
Help each child recognize the rights, feelings, and property of others
Develop self-control
Intellectual Development
Develop thinking skills, focus, and attention
Engage in symbolic play
Discriminate visually and auditorally
Discover, observe, and explore the natural environment
Engage in problem solving
Display curiosity
Develop pre-reading and math skills
Language Development
Strengthen communication skills and increase vocabulary through play, stories, and teacher modeling
Demonstrate communication skills through dictations and show and tell experiences
Motor Development
Develop fine motor control and hand-eye coordination
