EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
From the moment of birth through the tender age of five, children embark on a journey of discovery, absorbing more “real life” knowledge than at any other time in their lives. This critical period of growth encompasses not only intellectual development but also social, emotional, physical, and spiritual maturation. As these early learners begin to explore and understand the world around them, they require the nurturing support of both dedicated educators and loving parents, aligned in a mission that reflects Christ’s teachings. Here at Cambridge Christian we advocate for a hands-on, developmental approach, emphasizing the importance of tactile experiences and engaging environments. In this spirit, our collaborative efforts lay the foundation for growth, weaving together the threads of academic learning with spiritual and moral upbringing to support each child’s unique path.
for 1-4 Years
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Hillsborough County Certified Learning Center
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Clean and updated facilities
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Loving and caring learning environment provided by fully certified and trained teachers
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Curriculum includes art, music, manipulatives, mathematical concepts, literature and language development
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Program incorporates social, emotional, spiritual and physical development milestones and standards
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Engaged and interactive learning through play, with an emphasis on cooperation and the development of listening skills as they begin to follow directions
Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten
- Certified teachers that know and appreciate the skills of each of the ages and stages of their students
- Curriculum includes Bible, Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
- Thematic and engaging instruction through hands-on experiences, emphasis on exploration and development of logical structure of concrete operations for reading and math
- Circle time, language development through literature, work on letter recognition and sounds, work on correspondence between the written and spoken word, develop pre-handwriting and handwriting skills, begin rote counting, number recognition and one to one correspondence
- Weekly Chapel service and end of the year program
- Weekly instruction in Spanish, Music, and PE
- Special Events such as Fall Festival, Thanksgiving Feast, Nativity Program, Easter Egg Hunt, and CCS Family Picnic
LITTLE LAMBS PROGRAM
ONE-YEAR-OLDS
Program Overview
At Cambridge Christian School, our Little Lambs program for one-year-olds is designed to foster growth in various domains, including academic, social, spiritual, and physical development. Our curriculum, rooted in Christian values, helps children explore and discover their world in a nurturing environment.
Curriculum
Our curriculum includes units of study that provide opportunities for children to learn about God, Jesus, the Bible, themselves, their families, and the world around them. We use the following resources:
- “Learn Every Day” by Kaplan
- “Wee Learn” by Lifeway
Goals
Our primary goal is to offer a balanced program of early childhood experiences that cater to each child’s individual needs and interests. We aim to:
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Develop academic and language skills
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Enhance social and emotional growth
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Encourage spiritual development
- Promote physical well-being
Teaching Approach
Our dedicated and experienced teachers have the required county training to create a supportive, kind, and loving learning environment where children can thrive. They offer:
- Classroom centers for motor skill development, creative play, and fine arts
- Pre-writing and pre-reading activities
- Hands-on experiences to cultivate God-given talents
Procedures and Objectives
Teachers maintain open communication with parents through daily information sheets detailing their child’s activities and progress. Our program focuses on:
- Building self-esteem and confidence
- Developing vocabulary and the ability to follow directions
- Encouraging positive interactions with peers
TWO-YEAR-OLDS
Program Overview
Cambridge Christian School’s Little Lambs program for two-year-olds is dedicated to fostering comprehensive development in a Christ-centered environment. Our curriculum is designed to engage young learners in exploring their world, building foundational skills, and growing in their faith.
Curriculum
Our curriculum includes units of study that help children learn about the world around them, their community, their families, themselves, and their faith. Key resources used in our program include:
- “Learn Every Day” by Kaplan
- “Wee Learn” by Lifeway
Goals
The goal of our program is to provide a balanced array of early childhood experiences that support the development of:
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Language skills
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Social skills
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Spiritual growth
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Physical development
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Academic foundations
Teachers create activities tailored to meet the individual needs and interests of each child, fostering their God-given talents.
Teaching Approach
Our dedicated and experienced teachers have the required county training to create a supportive, kind, and loving learning environment where children can thrive.
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Fine and gross motor skill development
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Creative play and fine arts
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Vocabulary development
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Pre-writing and pre-reading skills
Procedures and Objectives
We ensure clear communication with parents by sending home daily information sheets detailing their child’s activities and progress. Our program focuses on:
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Providing numerous hands-on learning opportunities
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Building self-esteem and confidence
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Encouraging academic learning, following directions, and positive social interactions
PRE-K3 PROGRAM
THREE-YEAR-OLDS
Bible
Wee Learn by Lifeway
- Understanding God’s Love: Helps children understand God’s love and recognize their unique gifts.
- Biblical Instruction: Provides basic Biblical truths through engaging methods.
- Interactive Learning with the Bible: Utilizes crafts and reenacting bible stories to enhance learning.
- Weekly Chapel: PreK3, PreK4, and Kindergarten participate in weekly “ECD chapel.”
- Daily Prayer: Encourages daily prayers for classmates, school, and families.
- Community Service: Involves children in community service projects.
Language Arts
The Beginner’s Bible
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Vocabulary Building: Expands vocabulary through poetry, stories, and songs.
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Speech and Writing: Offers opportunities for meaningful speech, drawing, and writing.
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Reading Encouragement: Includes story time to foster a love for reading.
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Letter Introduction: Introduces both capital and lowercase letters.
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Phonics: Teaches phonics sounds to build foundational reading skills.
Science
Teacher Created Units
- Observation and Experimentation: Emphasizes observation, experimentation, and prediction.
- Exploration: Encourages hands-on exploration of God’s creation.
- Sensory Experiences: Offers various activities to help children experience different textures, weights, and more.
Mathematics
Wee Learn and Teacher Created Units
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Hands-On Learning: Provides hands-on experiences to understand mathematical concepts.
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Pattern and Shape Recognition: Helps children recognize patterns and shapes.
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Counting Skills: Introduces counting up to 30 and one-to-one correspondence up to 10.
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Calendar Activities: Includes daily activities focusing on days of the week and months of the year
Social Studies
Teacher Created Units
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Cooperative Behavior: Focuses on promoting cooperative and appropriate behavior.
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Community Helpers: Introduces children to the concept of community helpers.
Classroom Centers
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Enhanced Learning: Includes centers for blocks, music, math, science, art, home-living, and manipulatives to enrich the curriculum.
Special Classes
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Music
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Physical Education (P.E.)
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Spanish
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Media Center
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Weekly Chapel
Special Events
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Family Picnic
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Fall Festival
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Storybook Parade
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Thanksgiving Feast
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Christmas Nativity Program
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Camp Out Day
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Easter Egg Hunt
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End-of-Year Program/Water Day
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Safari
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Farm Day
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Teddy Bear Parade
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Fire Truck Visit
PRE-K4 PROGRAM
FOUR-YEAR-OLDS
Bible
Wee Learn by Lifeway
- Understanding God’s Love: Develops an understanding of God’s love and recognizes each child’s unique gifts.
- Biblical Instruction: Provides foundational Biblical truths.
- Daily Prayer: Encourages daily prayers for classmates, school, and families.
- Community Service: Involves children in service projects.
- Weekly Chapel: PreK3, PreK4, and Kindergarten participate in the “ECD Chapel” program.
Language Arts
Zoo Phonics: Multisensory Language Arts Program, Handwriting Without Tears
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Vocabulary Building: Expands vocabulary through poetry, stories, and songs.
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Speech and Writing: Promotes meaningful speech, drawing, and writing activities.
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Reading Encouragement: Includes story time to foster a love for reading.
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Letter Introduction: Introduces both capital and lowercase letters.
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Phonics: Teaches sound-letter relationships to build foundational reading skills.
Mathematics
Real Math by McGraw Hill
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Hands-On Learning: Provides real-life, hands-on math experiences.
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Concept Understanding: Develops understanding of patterns, sorting, classifying, counting, comparing, and graphing.
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Counting Skills: Introduces counting and number recognition up to 30 with one-to-one correspondence up to 20.
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Calendar Activities: Includes daily activities focusing on days of the week and months of the year.
Science
Teacher Created Units
- Observation and Experimentation: Emphasizes observation, experimentation, prediction, and recording.
- Discovery Activities: Engages children in life, physical, and earth science activities.
- Sensory Experiences: Offers various activities to help children experience different textures, weights, and more.
Social Studies
Teacher Created Units
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Community Understanding: Studies family members, community helpers, and the uniqueness of others.
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Cooperative Behavior: Promotes cooperative and appropriate behavior, working collaboratively with others.
Classroom Centers
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Enhanced Learning: Includes centers for blocks, music, math, computer, language arts, science, art, home-living, and manipulatives to enrich academics.
Special Classes
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Music
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Physical Education (P.E.)
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Spanish
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Media Center
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Weekly Chapel
Special Events
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Family Picnic
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Fall Festival
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Storybook Parade
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Thanksgiving Feast
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Christmas Nativity Program
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Camp Out Day
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Easter Egg Hunt
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Hibernation Day
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Farm Day
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Fire Truck Visit
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End-of-Year Program/Water Day
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Lower School Brochure
Middle School Brochure
Upper School Brochure
Preparing Students for Life
Why Brochure
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