Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-Kindergarten Program
At ABC Learning Tree, our Pre-Kindergarten Program is designed to do far more than prepare children for kindergarten—we prepare them for a lifetime of learning, confidence, leadership, and success.
This is an exciting year filled with meaningful growth as children become independent thinkers, curious explorers, creative problem-solvers, and confident learners. Our experienced educators create an engaging, nurturing, and academically rich environment where every child is challenged, encouraged, and celebrated.
Using a curriculum aligned with the Illinois Early Learning Standards, we combine purposeful instruction, hands-on discovery, and play-based learning to ensure children master the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for a smooth and successful transition into kindergarten.
Kindergarten Readiness Excellence Throughout the year, children build a strong academic foundation through engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences that include: •Letter recognition, phonics, and beginning reading •Sight words and early literacy development •Uppercase and lowercase letter formation •Writing names, words, and complete sentences •Reading comprehension and storytelling •Number recognition, counting, sequencing, addition, and subtraction •Patterns, graphing, measurement, shapes, and problem-solving •Science exploration and exciting STEM investigations •Social studies and critical-thinking activities •Fine motor development through writing, cutting, painting, drawing, and creative projects Every lesson is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, encourage creativity, and foster a genuine love of learning.
Leadership Through Responsibility One of the qualities that makes ABC Learning Tree truly unique is our strong emphasis on independence and leadership. Our children proudly participate in a daily Classroom Leadership Job Board, where they take ownership of meaningful responsibilities such as: •Line Leader •Lunch Helper •Calendar Helper •Weather Reporter •Plant Caretaker •Guinea Pig Caregiver •Classroom Helper •And many other leadership opportunities These daily responsibilities teach accountability, confidence, teamwork, responsibility, communication, and pride in contributing to their classroom community. We believe these life skills are just as valuable as academic achievement and help children become confident, capable leaders.
Enrichment That Inspires Learning extends far beyond traditional academics at ABC Learning Tree. Each week, our Pre-K students enjoy enriching specialty programs that encourage creativity, movement, confidence, and exploration, including: •🥋 Tae Kwon Do •🎵 Music •🧘 Yoga •🔬 STEM •👩🍳 Cooking Class Children also participate in daily circle time, calendar activities, literacy groups, writing workshops, math centers, science exploration, dramatic play, outdoor discovery, playground adventures, and large motor activities that support healthy physical development while making learning exciting every day.
Individualized Learning for Every Child We recognize that every child learns differently. Throughout the school year, our teachers regularly assess each child's academic and developmental progress. These ongoing assessments allow us to personalize instruction, celebrate each child's strengths, provide additional support where needed, and ensure every student reaches their fullest potential before entering kindergarten. At ABC Learning Tree, we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all education—we believe every child deserves an individualized learning experience designed around their unique abilities and learning style.
Ready for Kindergarten—and Ready for Life When children graduate from our Pre-Kindergarten Program, they leave ABC Learning Tree with far more than kindergarten readiness. They leave with strong academic skills, confidence in themselves, independence, leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
At ABC Learning Tree, we don't simply prepare children for the first day of kindergarten—we prepare them to become confident learners, compassionate leaders, and successful individuals for years to come.
