Preschool Mission
At Lumen Academy, our mission is to nurture and inspire young children to reach their full potential in a safe, supportive, and enriching environment. We are dedicated to fostering a love of learning through play-based and child-centered education. Our experienced and caring educators strive to:
Cultivate Curiosity
Encourage exploration and creativity through hands-on activities and imaginative play.
Social & Emotional
Teach kindness, empathy, and cooperation, helping children build strong, positive relationships.
Individual Growth
Recognize and nurture the unique talents and abilities of each child, providing personalized attention.
Lifelong Learning
Develop essential cognitive, motor, and language skills through age-appropriate curriculum.
Engage Families
Foster strong partnerships with families, involving them in their child’s educational journey.
We believe every child deserves a joyful and meaningful early childhood education that prepares them for future success in school and life.
Preschool Schedule
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00*–8:30am | Drop Off | ||||
| 8:30–9:00am | Breakfast | ||||
| 9:00–9:25am | Morning Circle (25 mins) | ||||
| 9:25–10:00am** | Math | Math | Science | Logic / Puzzles | English |
| 10:00–10:15am | Snack (15 mins) | ||||
| 10:15–10:45am | English | Russian | Russian | Lego | English |
| 10:45–11:30am | Outdoor Time (45 mins) | ||||
| 11:30am–12:30pm | Lunch (1 hour) | ||||
| 12:30–2:30pm | Quiet Time (2 hours) | ||||
| 2:30–2:45pm | Snack (15 mins) | ||||
| 2:45–3:15pm | Art | Theater | Gym | Music | Dance |
| 3:15–3:45pm | Russian Story Time | English Story Time | Russian Story Time / Free Play | English Story Time | Russian Story Time |
| 3:45–4:30pm | Free Play | Free Play / Activity Centers | Free Play / Activity Centers | Free Play / Activity Centers | Free Play |
| 4:30–5:45pm | Outdoor Time / Free Play (1 hr 15 mins) | ||||
| 5:45pm*** | Free Play / Pick Up | ||||
* Early drop off (before 8:00am) possible for an additional fee.
** 2 groups: Age 3/4 – 15 mins; Age 4/5 – 20 mins.
*** Late fee will apply after 6pm.
Mathematics
Ch 1: Match, Sort & Classify
- L 1-3: Colors (Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Review)
- L 4-6: Textures (Soft/Hard, Rough/Bumpy/Smooth, Sticky/Grainy)
- L 7-8: Size — Parts 1 & 2
- L 9-10: Sort Into Two Groups & Practice
Ch 2: Compare Objects
- Lesson 1: Big and Small
- Lesson 2: Long and Short
- Lesson 3: Tall and Short
- Lesson 4: Heavy and Light
- Lesson 5: Practice
Ch 3: Patterns
- Lesson 1: Movement Patterns
- Lesson 2: Sound Patterns
- Lesson 3: Create Patterns
- Lesson 4: Practice
Ch 4: Numbers to 5 (Pt 1)
- L 1-4: Count 1 to 5, Count Back, Count On
- L 5-9: Counting 1 to 5 Objects
- L 10-13: How Many? / How Many Now?
- Lesson 14: Practice
Ch 5: Numbers to 5 (Pt 2)
- L 1-3: 1, 2, 3 and 1 to 5 sequences
- L 4-5: How Many?
- L 6-7: How Many Do You See / See Now?
- Lesson 8: Practice
Ch 6: Numbers to 10 (Pt 1)
- L 1-5: 0, Count to 10, Count Back, Order Numbers
- L 6-11: Counting Up to 6-10 Objects
- L 12-13: How Many? & Practice
Ch 7: Numbers to 10 (Pt 2)
- L 1-5: Focus on 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Lesson 6: 0 to 10 sequence
- L 7-8: Count and Match
- Lesson 9: Practice
Ch 8: Ordinal Numbers
- Lesson 1: First
- Lesson 2: Second and Third
- Lesson 3: Fourth and Fifth
- Lesson 4: Practice
Ch 9: Shapes and Solids
- L 1-4: Cubes, Cylinders, Spheres, Positions, Building
- L 5-7: Rectangles, Circles, Squares, Triangles
- L 8-11: Identifying all shapes & Practice
Ch 10: Compare Sets
- Lesson 1: Match Objects
- Lesson 2: Which Set Has More?
- Lesson 3: Which Set Has Fewer?
- Lesson 4: More or Fewer?
- Lesson 5: Practice
Ch 11: Compose & Decompose
- L 1-2: Altogether (Parts 1 & 2)
- Lesson 3: Show Me
- L 4-5: What’s the Other Part?
- Lesson 6: Practice
Ch 12: Add & Subtract
- L 1-4: Add to 5, Two Parts Make a Whole, How Many in All?
- L 5-7: Subtract Within 5, How Many Are Left?
- Lesson 8: Practice
Ch 13: Cumulative Review
- L 1-8: Colors, Size, Counting, 0, Patterns
- L 9-16: Length, Ordinals, Shapes, Sets, Add/Sub
- L 17-23: Looking Ahead (Sequencing, Categorizing, Writing Numerals, Reading & Math)
Science
Weeks 1 – 12
- Week 1: Solids, liquids, gases
- Weeks 2-3: Exploring solids (What’s inside? / Sensory maze)
- Week 4: Exploring liquids (Liquid prints)
- Weeks 5-7: Exploring gases (Nose detective)
- Weeks 8-11: Exploring the natural world
- Week 12: Classifying animals
Weeks 13 – 24
- Weeks 13-15: Habitats (Desert, Arctic, Australia)
- Weeks 16-19: Marine life (Fish)
- Weeks 20-21: Habitats (African savanna)
- Week 22: What is inside Earth?
- Week 23: North, south, west, and east
- Week 24: Bird migrations
Weeks 25 – 35
- Weeks 25-26: Habitats (Antarctic)
- Weeks 27-28: Habitats (Rainforest)
- Weeks 29-30: Sink or float?
- Weeks 31-32: Buoyancy
- Weeks 33-34: Long-term weather
- Week 35: Rain
Weeks 36 – 48
- Weeks 36-38: Electricity & Static spinner
- Weeks 39-43: Magnets (Racers, Block the magnet)
- Week 44: Does it dissolve?
- Weeks 45-46: Miscibility and friendly liquids
- Weeks 47-48: Light and shadow