A Respect for each child as a unique creation of God is at the core of the curriculum.  A professional and dedicated staff models the love of Jesus and shares his vision of peace, joy and community.  Through prayer, Bible Stories, religious songs service projects and discussion, children learn fundamental Christian values.  A core curriculum of Jolly Phonics and the Letter People with use of basic materials (e.g. blocks, paint, clay, sand and water) and learning centers (e.g. dramatic play, science, literature and art) are carefully and creatively utilized by our team of teachers in planning a challenging and stimulating experience for each child.  Play, setting the stage for learning, provides a medium through which children may imitate, explore, test ideas, acquire information, and draw conclusions. 

 

Further, it is the goal of the staff to provide a safe and comfortable environment for each child, which enhances self-esteem and personal growth through positive social interactions.

 

At Atonement Christian Day School:

• Children master valuable self-help skills.
• Children learn to respect themselves, each other and the environment.
• Play sets the stage for learning in which children may imitate, explore, test ideas, acquire information, and draw conclusions.
• Children enjoy a multisensory way of learning using Letter People and Jolly Phonics.
• Emphasis is placed on creating lifelong learners by encouraging exploration, curiosity and discovery.
• Children experience hands on Science using the Letter People Math/Science curriculum and the Number People for math.
• Children are exposed to writing with the Handwriting Without  Tears Program.
• The  Preschool Curriculum is designed and implemented to meet and exceed the Illinois Early Childhood Education Standards set by the Illinois Department of Education. *