PRESCHOOL
Preschool 1s - Pre-Kindergarten
At St. Benedict’s, our youngest learners grow in a nurturing, play-based environment that fosters imagination, discovery, and early learning. Our curriculum supports growth across cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and language domains, with Spanish integrated from the start.
Preschool 3s & PreK enjoy Spanish lessons several times a week, along with specials like music, PE, and library. From the earliest years, we introduce phonemic awareness through Zoo-phonics and, beginning in Preschool 3s, handwriting skills with Handwriting Without Tears.
Outdoor play is part of every day, and our teachers balance structured guidance with freedom in play. We strive to create a warm, accepting community that lays the foundation for lifelong learning.
ACADEMICS
St. Benedict's welcomes the youngest of our students into an environment rich in play and imagination which sets the stage for further educational development. Our teachers have created a curriculum that provides opportunities for growth in the following developmental domains: Cognitive, Physical, Social-Emotional, Play, Learning, Communication, Language, and Literacy. Spanish is a core part of the curriculum.
We recognize the importance of introducing a second language to all of our students from a very young age. Starting in our three-year-old program, students are exposed to the Spanish language everyday using a whole brain approach: they “hear” it, “speak” it, “see” it, “move” with it, and “touch” it using stories, songs, and games to weave in leaning while making it fun. We use Zoo Phonics en Español as a complement to our comprehensive curriculum. Click here to learn more about Spanish at St. Benedict's.
SPANISH
St. Benedict’s Music Program aims to build a lifelong appreciation of music, starting with our 3-year-old students singing, dancing, and playing games. Following the Kodály Method, these activities teach them pitch, rhythm, improvisation, and expression using voice and body, establishing a solid foundation.
MUSIC
Chapel is an important part of our shared life at St. Benedict's Episcopal School and our Preschool Three’s and Pre-K students attend chapel every week. We gather together to support one another, to strengthen and celebrate our community, and to learn about and reflect on how we can share the love of God beyond our school. This time is filled with prayer, song, laughter, reflection, and concern for others. There is always an open invitation for parents, relatives, and friends of every faith tradition to join us.
CHAPEL
Proudly certified in STEM by Cognia, we integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into our curriculum starting in preschool. This certification reflects our commitment to providing a forward-thinking, innovative education that prepares students for success in a rapidly evolving world.
STEAM
Young children learn best when they know they are loved and accepted for exactly who they are and when teachers know and treat children as individuals and foster interactions that are supportive of learning