at  HAPPY DAY your child will experience...                       

MATH
Simple addition and subtraction utilizing everyday objects, measurement, block building which encourages spatial awareness and geometry, shapes, patterning, money, and cooking

SCIENCE
Investigation and continuous exploration of children's questions and hypothesis regarding space, weather, the environment, cause and effect situations, current events and other interests of the children, and cooking

LITERCY
Letter and word knowledge, print-rich environment, phonics, syllable recognition and rhyming games, documentation, story writing, colors, songs, current event articles, newspapers, magazines, menus, and recipes

ART 
Exploration and investigation of various art materials, individual and group artwork, week and month-long projects, and interpretation of different types of art

HEALTH/SAFETY
Understanding the importance of healthy practices: washing hands, potty training, group safety, indoor and outdoor safety, fire safety, and dental hygiene

GROSS MOTOR SKILLS 
Jumping, skipping, hopping, climbing, upper and lower body strength

FINE MOTOR 
Hand/eye coordination, cutting, weaving, writing, woodworking

SPANISH
Weekly vocabulary, conversations, and songs

GROUP PARTICIPATION
Daily circle times, listening and following directions, focus, taking turns, engagement, concentration, and developing friendships

MUSIC
Rhythm, lyrics, writing songs, marching, dancing, rhyming, counting, and instruments

YOGA
Moving all parts of the body, stretching, concentration, relaxation, and self motivation

ENVIRONMENT
Exploring nature, planting, cooking, recycling, sanitation, animals, bugs, biology, chemistry, and gardening
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COMMUNITY 
Career days, guest speakers, diversity awareness, cultural traditions, geography, and daily routines

Mission Statement

Happy Day Presbyterian School is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church, sharing the love and grace of God through its preschool, reaching out to members of the Petaluma community.

The purpose of Happy Day Presbyterian School is to provide a supportive and nurturing Christian environment where the child realizes God’s love, experiencing the value and joy of playing and learning in harmony with others.

The goals of Happy Day Presbyterian School are to:

• Provide an opportunity for growth and development (physically, spiritually, intellectually and socially) at the child's pace and within the love of the Christian community
• Promote spiritual growth within families
• Support parents in nurturing their children to become life-long learners

The School provides an environment that:

• Allows each child to grow as an individual and as a member of a group
• Develops both cognitive and sensory motor skills in children
• Fosters problem solving and divergent thinking skills
• Understands and accepts children where they are socially, emotionally, spiritually and physically
• Encourages children to build the character needed in life as they become aware of self, the world and their place in it
• Creates a nurturing environment where children learn Christian values through play experiences and curriculum
• Encourages each child to have a "happy day" every day, interacting with peers and teachers
• Encourages congregation, parents and staff to work in partnership
• Provides parent and early childhood education classes
• Promotes activities for family and school interaction

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Happy Day School is a ministry of
First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma