www.firstchurchenid.com umc@firstchurchenid.comFirst United Methodist Churchis the home ofClassesFirst United Methodist Church’s Learning Tree, a developmental preschool and pre-kindergarten, has been providing excellence in early childhood education since 1965.The staff at Learning Tree is comprised of dedicated early childhood teachers. Learning Tree is licensed through the Department of Human Services.An age-appropriate curriculum is offered. This is a careful blend of teacher-initiated activities that build on children’s interests and children’s self-directed activities and play. Activities are suited to children’s ages and abilities and address all areas of development: intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative. Our philosophy is that our program should fit the child; the child should not have to fit the program!Mission StatementLearning Tree seeks to provide a positive and safe environment where students can develop personal potential and lifelong learning skills for our changing world.Carol Ellis, Education DirectorRobin Coffman, Business Director(580) 242-3728learningtree1@firstchurchenid.com
SWEET PEA CLASS: (1-year olds)•Children must be one year old and walking by September 1st.•Class size is limited (5 in each class).•Wednesday morning, 8:15-10:45•No Fun Fridays.•Class objectives include social interaction, developmental milestones, & FUN!
HONEYBEE CLASS: (2-year olds)•Children must be two years old by September 1.•Children do not have to be potty trained.•Class size is limited.•Class objectives emphasize social skills and developmental milestones on an age-appropriate level, as well as beginning academic skills.•Fun Friday will be offered beginning in October.
CATERPILLAR CLASS: (younger 3-year olds)•Children must be three years old by September 1.•Children MUST be potty trained to enroll. No exceptions.(No diapers, pull-ups, or training pants)•Class size is limited.•Class objectives include developmentally-appropriate thematic units, encouraging independence, an emphasis on social skills, and building academics.
BUTTERFLY CLASS: (older 3's - younger 4's)•This class consists of our older 3's and younger 4's.•Children MUST be potty trained to enroll. No exceptions.(No diapers, pull-ups, or training pants)•Class size is limited.•Class objectives include developmentally-appropriate thematic units; pre-k type learning environment; encouraging independence and self-help skills; developing reading, writing, & math skills; and socially acceptable social/group behavior.
L.E.A.F. CLASS: (Learning in an Enriched Atmosphere of Fun!)•This class consists of our older 4's and 5's.•Children must already be 5 or turn 5 sometime during the school year in order to enroll.•Class size is limited.•Class meets four days per week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.•Class is designed for those needing the "gift of time" for social and skill development.•Class objectives include age and interest-appropriate thematic units; classroom environment encouraging independence; character development & self-control; cognitive performance; and love of learning.
www.firstchurchenid.com umc@firstchurchenid.com
First United Methodist Church
is the home of
Classes
First United Methodist Church’s Learning Tree, a developmental preschool and
pre-kindergarten, has been providing excellence in early childhood education
since 1965.
The staff at Learning Tree is comprised of dedicated early childhood teachers.
Learning Tree is licensed through the Department of Human Services.
An age-appropriate curriculum is offered. This is a careful blend of teacher-
initiated activities that build on children’s interests and children’s self-directed
activities and play. Activities are suited to children’s ages and abilities and
address all areas of development: intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and
creative. Our philosophy is that our program should fit the child; the
child should not have to fit the program!
Mission Statement
Learning Tree seeks to
provide a positive and
safe environment where
students can develop
personal potential and
lifelong learning skills for
our changing world.
Carol Ellis, Education Director
Robin Coffman, Business Director
(580) 242-3728
learningtree1@firstchurchenid.com
