Early Childhood Curriculum
A Strong Start in a Christ-Centered Community. Early childhood education grounded in faith, care, and excellence.
Our early childhood programs are an extension of
Child of God Lutheran School. Since our founding in 2000, families have trusted us to provide a high standard of Christ-centered education. That same level of care and academic excellence is foundational to our preschool program.
Child of God Lutheran School is fully accredited by the Missouri Nonpublic School Accreditation (MNSAA) and the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA), reflecting our strong commitment to high-quality education rooted in Christian values. As part of that commitment, our early childhood program follows curriculum goals outlined in the Missouri Early Learning Standards, which support developmentally appropriate growth in the areas of spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. Children engage in a variety of teacher-guided activities along with meaningful opportunities to explore the classroom independently and with friends.
Curriculum
We see each child as a unique learner and apply several play-based curriculum’s to help us find exactly what each child needs to be successful in the classroom. Literacy: Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Conscious Discipline: Social-Emotional, ELA, Fundations, Mat Man, Religion: Bible Curriculum.
If you are seeking enrollment for the second semester of 2024–2025, please contact our school office at (636) 970-7080 or email admissions@coglcs.com
for guidance.
Why Choose Child of God?
At Child of God Lutheran School, we build our educational journey on Christ-centered learning, character development, and academic excellence, all rooted in a strong foundation of faith.
Christ-Centered Learning from the Start
At Child of God Lutheran School, faith is part of every day. From preschool through middle school, students grow in God’s Word while building strong academic skills that prepare them for future success in high school and beyond. Our classrooms nurture a love for Jesus and a love for learning, shaping hearts and minds for a life of purpose, service, and confidence rooted in Christ.
A Safe and Supportive Place to Grow
Parents choose Child of God because they want more than just a school. They want a place where their child feels known, cared for, and encouraged every step of the way. Our teachers create a warm and welcoming environment where students thrive emotionally, socially, and spiritually, building meaningful relationships that help each child feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn.
Academic Excellence with Character at the Core
From early childhood through middle school, students are encouraged to think deeply, explore creatively, and grow with confidence.
As Missouri’s first State School of Character, we integrate character development into every part of the school day. With small classes and caring teachers, each child receives the support they need to succeed academically and grow as kind, responsible, faith-filled leaders.
Religion
- Grow in faith by daily use of God’s Word
- Know that Jesus forgives and loves him/her
- Express their joy in worship and prayer
- Witness openly telling others about Jesus and His love
- Understand that God gave us families and other people to love, care and help each other
Mathematics
- Use number concepts, operations and algebraic thinking
- Compare, classify and measure, objects and data
- Demonstrate knowledge of patterns and geometry
Science
- Explore elements of physical science
- Identify common themes in earth sciences
- Demonstrate knowledge of life sciences
- Use senses to explore, make observations and communicate findings
Literacy – Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum, Fundations, Mat Man
- Demonstrate understanding of print concepts
- Demonstrate phonological awareness
- Demonstrate emergent writings skills
- Actively engage in individual and group reading activities
Language
- Comprehends increasingly complex language
- Uses language to present and express thoughts and needs
- Develops appropriate norms for discussion and other communication skills
Social Studies
- Identify traits and models of good citizenship
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of geography
- Demonstrate an understanding of history concepts (past, present and future and time increments)
- Explains meaning of common holidays
Social/Emotional –
Faith Formation, Conscious Discipline
- Develop self awareness
- Regulates own emotions and behaviors
- Establishes and sustains positive relationships
- Develop age appropriate communication skills
- Develop self expression skills
Physical Education
- Demonstrate gross-motor manipulative skills
- Demonstrate fine motor strength and coordination
- Understand directionality
- Understand and respect personal space
- Identify healthy foods and practices
- Develop endurance in individual and group physical activities
Fine Arts
- Represent objects, people, and events in works of art
- Name and explore various types of art tools
- Follow age appropriate instruction to complete projects
- Use singing and movement to demonstrate awareness of tempo, rhythm, and pitch
- Sing age appropriate songs from memory
- Identify and differentiate between real and imaginary characters
- Create and act out new or assigned roles
Statement of Non-discrimination
Child of God Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs,
and activities generally accorded to its students. Child of God Lutheran School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies and programs.
