A&M United
Methodist Church's Weekday School is a non-profit preschool and child
care program operating year round. The Weekday School's dedicated
and highly trained teaching staff uses an experiential, hands-on method
of preschool
teaching. We believe that young children learn best through play,
exploration of a variety of materials, and field trips providing real-life
and life-long learning. This is facilitated by the teacher, who structures
the classroom environment and schedule of activities to provide many and
varied interesting options in which children can participate individually,
in small groups and as a class. Reading and writing readiness are
achieved through experiencing books, stories and language in a variety
of
ways and by using writing as a tool of self-expression individually and
in groups. Our program includes independent play, small and large
group activities, stories, poetry, music ,movement, chapel, snack times,
lunch
time, rest time, outdoor activities and clean-up time. The program
follows developmentally appropriate curriculum including goals for
cognitive, spiritual and emotional development, as well as social and
motor
skills.
Children come
to us with a vast array of individual differences. We accept all children
as they are and try to help them develop to their greatest potential by
improving language skills, coordination and other skills like self
direction, consideration responsibility, and compassion for others within
a Christian atmosphere.
We provide a relaxed atmosphere with enough routine for security, but
enough flexibility for creativity. We endeavor to teach children
self-discipline and to handle behavior problems in a positive way, in
cooperation with parent . We also try to be responsive to parent's
concerns in this area.
The Weekday
School programs are licensed by the Texas Department of Protective and
Regulatory
Services and is a 4-star provider in the Texas Rising Star program.
6
wks. to about 12 mos.: up to 8 children with 2 teachers
12 to about 18 mos.: up to 10 children with 2 teachers
18 to about 24 mos.: up to 12 children with 2 teachers
24 to about 36 mos.: up to 13 children with 2 teachers
3 year olds: up to 16 children with 2 teachers
4 year olds: up to 18 children with 2 teachers
Parent Advisory Meetings:
Held every quarter.
Ideas and suggestions for the school are discussed, including service
projects, and teacher appreciation activities.
Summer Day
Camp:
Available for children
who have completed Kindergarten through age 10.
preschool and child
care program operating year round. The Weekday School's dedicated
and highly trained teaching staff uses an experiential, hands-on method
of preschool
teaching. We believe that young children learn best through play,
exploration of a variety of materials, and field trips providing real-life
and life-long learning. This is facilitated by the teacher, who structures
the classroom environment and schedule of activities to provide many and
varied interesting options in which children can participate individually,
in small groups and as a class. Reading and writing readiness are
achieved through experiencing books, stories and language in a variety
of
ways and by using writing as a tool of self-expression individually and
in groups. Our program includes independent play, small and large
group activities, stories, poetry, music ,movement, chapel, snack times,
lunch
time, rest time, outdoor activities and clean-up time. The program
follows developmentally appropriate curriculum including goals for
cognitive, spiritual and emotional development, as well as social and
motor
skills. 
