St. Thomas More Academy
Preschool in Buckeystown, MD 21717
St. Thomas More Academy is an independent school rooted in the Catholic faith that provides a classical liberal arts curriculum, which inspires the hearts, educates the minds and natures the soul of our students.
- Child Ages:
- 3 years - 14 years
- Rates:
- $$
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday to Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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The Pre Kindergarten class uses Saxon Early Learning which is an integrated curriculum
especially created for younger students first experience at school.
I. Religion
A. From text Christ Our Life Series (Loyola Press)
B. Basic prayers, hymns, carols and religious songs
C. Bible stories
D. Stories about saints
E. Introduction to the rosary
II. Language Arts
A. Skills
1. Introduction of the alphabet and initial sounds
2. Discrimination of initial sounds in words
3. Introduction to rhyming words and phonemic awareness
4. Printing, tracing and copying letters and words
5. Writing to express ideas using letter like shapes, symbols and
drawings
6. Listen to stories
7. Predict outcomes in stories
8. Follow a set of two or three- step directions
9. Make oral presentations and use props in situations, such as Show and
Tell
10. Blend sounds to make simple words
B. Sources
1. Alpha Tales Series A-Z stories
2. Saxon Early Learning Curriculum: Maxs Big Book Of Songs, Big
Books Theme books
C. Exercises
1. Saxon Early Learning curriculum
2. Produce drawings, copy or trace words
3. Memorize rhymes and songs
