DISCOVER SHILOH PREK4

Shiloh offers an excellent program for PreK4 students who are 4 by August 1st. 

All PreK4 students are taught by trained, loving teachers.  The curriculum mapping includes Bible, phonemic awareness, phonics, math, unit studies for science and social studies, writing, and vocabulary development.   The school day varies between active and quiet activities, large and small groupings, and center times.  The preschoolers attend PE, music, computer, and library special classes.  Each week, preschoolers worship together at chapel.  The PreK4 program prepares children for success in kindergarten.  The only way to really understand the whole picture of PreK4 is to schedule a visit to the classrooms with Alicia Brown or Jenny Schisler.  They can be reached at aliciab@shilohsaints.org or laurenm@shilohsaints.org

Limited spaces are available each year.  Applications for the upcoming school year are available November 1 - November 15 each year. 

Shiloh offers two options for families.  PreK4 students may attend 5 days per week or 3 days per week, which meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays beginning the 26/27 school year.  Both programs are full-day, running from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, and offer early morning care from 7:30 am.  For families who need care until 5:30 pm, Shiloh provides an extended care program that begins after carline.

PreK4 Basics

Bible:

• Introduce God's Word (Old and New Testament Stories)
• Learn weekly Bible verses
• Respect for American flag

Language:

• Recognize upper and lower case letters
• Associate letters with sounds
• Identify rhyming words
• Blend CVC pattern words
• Follow 2-step directions
• Order 3-part stories
• Retell a simple story
• Differentiate pretend/real

Math:

• Recognize numbers 1-20
• Count objects to 20
• Identify shapes
• Classify objects  by shape, color, and size
• Work simple puzzles
• Solve oral addition and subtraction story problems
• Use manipulative and produce AB patters

Science:

• Learn about seasons and special days on the calendar
• Classify animals by characteristics
• Recognize God as Creator
• Differentiate living/non-living things

Social Studies:

• Play cooperatively with others
• Separate from parents
• Obey school rules
• Learn about community helpers
• Learn about important historical person
• Recognize God's hand in history

Physical Development:

• Use writing tools and scissors with control
• Reproduce letters and numbers with example
• Write letters in name
• Draw body with 8 parts
• Walk, hop, skip, gallop
• Throw and catch a bean bag.

 

At Shiloh, education is about more than mastering academic skills—it's about developing wisdom, character, and a lifelong love of learning. Our elementary curriculum challenges students to think critically, communicate effectively, solve problems creatively, and view every subject through the lens of Scripture.

"Christian schooling is all about the fine-tuned intersection where intellectual development and spiritual formation come together with the single-minded purpose of developing young men and women who pursue wisdom, knowledge, and a Biblical worldview."
— Ken Smitherson

Reading

Students become confident, lifelong readers through systematic instruction in phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. As they grow, they develop critical thinking skills that enable them to understand, analyze, and apply what they read.

Mathematics

Students build strong mathematical understanding through hands-on exploration, problem solving, and real-world application. Rather than simply memorizing facts, they develop confidence and fluency while learning to recognize the order and design found in God's creation.

Writing

From their first journal entries in PreK4 through multi-paragraph essays in fourth grade, students learn to communicate clearly, creatively, and purposefully while developing a love for written expression.

History

Students explore God's work throughout history while studying American and Arkansas history, influential leaders, and the principles of freedom, citizenship, and service. Interactive experiences, including the popular Fourth Grade Wax Museum, bring learning to life.

Science

Students investigate the world God created through inquiry-based learning, hands-on exploration, and scientific discovery. They ask questions, conduct experiments, and develop an appreciation for the complexity, beauty, and order of creation.

Bible

Bible instruction is woven throughout every school day. Through Scripture memory, Bible study, prayer, and practical application, students build a strong foundation of faith while learning about God's character, His plan of redemption through Jesus Christ, and His purpose for their lives.

Specials

Our specials program provides students with opportunities to discover new interests, develop unique talents, and apply classroom learning in engaging ways. Students rotate through Wonder Lab, STEM, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Computer Lab, where they cultivate creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, physical wellness, and digital literacy. Each special is intentionally designed to encourage curiosity, inspire excellence, and help students recognize God's creativity and design in the world around them.

The elementary years are about more than preparing students for the next grade—they are about shaping who they become.

Through meaningful relationships with teachers, engaging classroom experiences, weekly chapel, leadership opportunities, and a caring school community, students develop the confidence, character, and Biblical foundation that will guide them for years to come.

At Shiloh, we are laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning, faith, and leadership.