Preschool/
Pre-Kindergarten
A Joyful, Christ-Centered Beginning
Northpoint’s Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten program provides young children with a warm and welcoming introduction to school. Through purposeful play, hands-on exploration, structured routines, and meaningful relationships, students begin developing the confidence and foundational skills they will need for future learning.
Our teachers recognize that young children grow in many different ways. Classroom experiences are designed to support each child’s spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and academic development within a nurturing Christian environment.
Our Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten Program Emphasizes
Age-appropriate Bible lessons, prayer, and worship
Early literacy and language development
Number awareness and foundational math concepts
Fine- and gross-motor development
Creativity through art, music, movement, and imaginative play
Social skills, classroom routines, and growing independence
Strong relationships between teachers, students, and families
Preschool and Pre-K remain distinct early childhood programs and are not included within Northpoint’s accredited K–8 academy or the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program.
Course Catalog
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Teacher: Bobbie Griffin
Our Preschool classroom will provide opportunities for your child to use hands-on activities to explore and learn. Our day is designed to provide creative play and sensory centers as well as formal small group instruction. We will explore our world through…
Language/Literacy - We will tie the letter of the week into the theme. Our focus will be on upper- and lower-case letter recognition, phonics sound, and handwriting. We will use books, sensory bin, games, etc.
Math & Science - We will work on number recognition, shapes and colors. We will study the amazing world of God’s creation through observation and experiments.
Art - We will create free art, process art, and directed art. The children will explore many types of art medium and practice preschool skills.
Sensory - We have a sensory corner where the children can explore with beans, rice, beads, etc. They will have opportunities to pour, measure, and play. Mix in items will be used to enhance the letter of the week and the theme. We will also use shaving cream, playdough, and other messy but fun activities.
Dramatic/Unstructured Play - We have many toy options including a play kitchen, play house, trains, cars, blocks, etc. We will have whole group instruction at circle time and break up into smaller groups to do centers. Our goal is to give the children many different ways to interact with each other to gain social skills and gain mastery in preschool skills.
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Teacher: Sarah DeGolyer
Our Pre-Kindergarten classroom will provide an environment where your child can learn, play, and prepare for Kindergarten. Our day is organized around hands-on learning centers that explore language & literacy, math & science, art, dramatic play, sensory, and play.
Math & Science - We will work on matching, sorting, patterns, identifying numbers, counting, one-to-one correspondence, and shapes through manipulatives, games, and activities. We will also learn about the world around us through experiments and activities.
Literacy/Language - We will have letter-based themes where activities and books are tied to what we are learning. We will focus on letters, their sounds, and handwriting. We will work with lacing letters, magnetic letters, phonics games, puzzles, letter stamps, and other literacy manipulatives.
Art - We will do theme-based art projects along with process art where the children will have the freedom to explore art materials and create their masterpieces.
Sensory - We will play with playdough, rice, beans, shaving cream, beads, and kinetic sand.
Dramatic/Unstructured Play - The children will have a variety of toys to play with such as a train table with trains, blocks, legos, puzzles, dollhouse, play kitchen, foam blocks, vet kit with animals, castle, magnetic sticks, and lincoln logs to name a few.
Through centers, your child will gain social skills by learning to work with others, share, communicate, and listen. They will also strengthen their fine motor skills by using tweezers, tongs, scissors, sewing/lacing cards, stringing beads, unifix cubes, coloring, and pegboards. In addition to centers, your child will have carpet time. They will listen to bible stories, dance to music, watch educational videos based on current themes (i.e. life stages of a butterfly or a trip to outer space), participate in calendar time, and so much more!
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Preschool
Preschool offers children a joyful first classroom experience centered on relationships, routines, exploration, and learning through play. Students practice sharing, listening, communicating, following directions, and participating in a classroom community while being introduced to foundational academic concepts.
Pre-K
Pre-K builds upon those early experiences by helping students develop greater confidence, independence, and readiness for kindergarten. Students participate in more intentional literacy and math activities while continuing to learn through movement, creativity, exploration, and play.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Students entering Preschool must be 3 years old by August 1 and potty trained.
Students entering Pre-K must be 4 years old by August 1 and fully potty trained.
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Students enjoy a balance of teacher-led instruction, hands-on learning, classroom stations, creative activities, and purposeful play. They also have two recess opportunities each day to move, explore, and build friendships.
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Northpoint uses Brightwheel for family communication, attendance, classroom updates, and important reminders. Parents receive access to information related to their child and can stay connected throughout the school year.
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Yes. Parents are welcome to volunteer in the classroom when teachers have a specific need. Families may also help with special events throughout the year through Northpoint’s Parent Activity Committee.
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Yes. Parents are welcome to join their child for lunch each school day.
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Students may only be released to parents or other approved individuals listed by the family. Authorized pickup adults must use their unique Brightwheel code or show the appropriate Northpoint identification tag before a student is released.
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Northpoint has a police officer on campus each school day. Teachers and staff receive safety training, follow established security procedures, and communicate through walkie-talkies throughout the building.
Each classroom also has a secured door with a keypad lock for an additional layer of protection.
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Our small classes and attentive teachers allow students to be closely supervised and personally known. Safety procedures are followed during arrival, classroom transitions, recess, lunch, and dismissal so that students can learn and play in a secure, caring environment.