“Nourish a child daily with loving, right and noble ideas… which may bear fruit in his life.” ~ Charlotte Mason~
Children naturally love to learn. Each child is uniquely created and equipped by God to become the person God has intended. A child's mind must feast upon a generous supply of living ideas. Here at Living Faith Preschool, we strive to do just that. Gently providing a buffet of good, noble ideas allows the learner to experience and make many connections with all of God's creation.
- Picture Day: October 22
- November Field Trip: Mint Museum of Art. Friday, November 14, 2008.
Children are a gift from the Lord. All children deserve a rich and generous education from the very start. As Parents and Educators our duty is to bring the children up "in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ." Our mission at Living Faith is to educate children by showing them Who all we see comes from, instilling a sense of wonder for all creation. Our relationship to our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son is the pivotal point of our curriculum.
Living Ideas Nourish the Mind
“Lessons should be enjoyable ; they should enhance the individual and give him the ability he needs for life” (Charlotte Mason in School Education)
- Christian Worldview
- Living Books and Ideas
- Outdoors
Of Him, through Him and to Him are all things made. Children learn that God made the world and everything in it and they learn to recognize and praise God for all He has created. God’s redemptive story can be understood by young minds. Children are introduced to our Heavenly Father and His truth through dailyB ible read alouds and Scripture memorization through songs and poems.
Living Books are written by passionate, knowledgeable authors in literary language; demonstrate and produce noble ideas, transform thought patterns. The author becomes an absent teacher influencing thoughts without being present. Other mediums than books are used such as picture study and composer study to convey life giving ideas. Children further learn appreciation for beauty through exposure with these great artists, musicians/composers and poets throughout history.
Ample time outdoors is a vital component of our teaching. Children require plenty of fresh air and sunshine in order to thrive. Time spent out of doors offers exposure to the beauty of God’s creation. Children come into direct contact with the Creator through His creation.
Living Faith offers several programs to suit the needs of your family.
Classes are open to children ages 2-4 on or before August 31.
Families will receive a Parent Handbook outlining all school procedures.
- 2 days per week: $90.00 per month
- 3 days per week: $125.00 per month
- 5 days per week: $195.00 per month
Classes begin promptly at 9:00 A.M. and conclude at 1:00 P.M.
A Friend Loves at All Times
Our Foundational Philosophy may be found in the LFBC Statement of Faith. As an expression of our Statement of Faith we implement Charlotte Mason's Educational Principles.
- 1. Children are Born Persons
- 2. All Children deserve an equal, generous education
- 3. Education is an Atmosphere
Learners explore living, truthful ideas in a natural learning environment. Teachers nurture and guide the child to discover and explore the world in which they live. The classroom is an extension of the home and is designed to be a comfortable inviting space. Many real life enrichment activities are incorporated into the classroom. Families are encouraged and welcomed to participate in all aspects of the classroom. Partnership and open communication between the home and school is vital for the success and security of your student.
- 4. Education is a Discipline
Good habits are the tools of the Parent and Educator. Once instilled they may enable the learner to grow. Good habits are modeled by the teachers and practiced with loving grace to lay down a strong foundation upon which children will develop a love of learning throughout their lives. Habit training includes but is not limited to: Attention, Obedience, Truthfulness, Thankfulness, Patience, Best Effort, etc. Individual attention is given to each learner based upon need.
5. Education is a Life
- 6. Education is a Science of Relations
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” ~Phillipians 4:8