{"id":1602,"date":"2019-08-23T12:28:21","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T16:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stthomannarbor.diocesanweb.org\/school\/?page_id=1602"},"modified":"2025-12-30T15:08:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T20:08:35","slug":"preschool","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sta2.org\/school\/preschool\/","title":{"rendered":"Little Saints Preschool"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" id=\"Preschool-Enrollment-Application\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stsa-mi.client.renweb.com\/oa\/?memberid=17337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preschool Enrollment Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Little Saints Preschool is part of St. Thomas the Apostle School family, established in 1868. Since 2003, we have served our preschool children with thoughtful instruction of mind and spirit in a safe and nurturing environment. We are located just a few blocks north of downtown Ann Arbor, between State and Elizabeth Streets. We are minutes from the University of Michigan campus, University Hospitals complex and downtown businesses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"leftSidebar \" id=\"left-sidebar-block_0470af129cedbfe8c4df80b71bd6c26d\" >\r\n  <div class=\"sidebar\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sta2.org\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/St.-Thomas-Church-Preschool-Class.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 526px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 526\/349;\" \/>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"sidebarContent\">\r\n    <h1 class=\"sidebarTitle\">Our Mission<\/h1>\r\n    <p>The mission of St. Thomas Little Saints Preschool is to lead children to foundational experiences of truth, goodness and beauty in the world around them. Kinesthetic, interdisciplinary and interactive projects and activities build religious, academic, sensory and socialization readiness skills including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Catechesis of the Good Shepherd<\/li>\n<li>Safety, health and hygiene<\/li>\n<li>Awareness of and service to others<\/li>\n<li>Letter recognition<\/li>\n<li>Beginning phonics<\/li>\n<li>Number and arithmetic readiness<\/li>\n<li>Science discovery and experimentation<\/li>\n<li>Discovery through the senses<\/li>\n<li>Critical thought and imagination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n\t#left-sidebar-block_0470af129cedbfe8c4df80b71bd6c26d {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    justify-content: space-between;\r\n    margin-bottom: 3.25rem;\r\n\t}\r\n  #left-sidebar-block_0470af129cedbfe8c4df80b71bd6c26d .sidebar {\r\n    width: 31%;\r\n    padding: 1% 1% 1% 0;\r\n  }\r\n  #left-sidebar-block_0470af129cedbfe8c4df80b71bd6c26d .sidebar img {\r\n    border: 5px solid 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satisfied and interested children.<\/li>\n<li>Teachers who know, respect and encourage each child in their own gifts and needs..<\/li>\n<li>Teachers fluent in early childhood developmental stages, potential and assessment.<\/li>\n<li>Teachers who inspire a child\u2019s intrinsic interest in learning and discovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"sidebar\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sta2.org\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Preschool-Classrooms.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 387px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 387\/295;\" \/>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n\t#right-sidebar-block_a512fc029f127636d572e8ce74a34115 {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    justify-content: space-between;\r\n    margin-bottom: 3.25rem;\r\n\t}\r\n  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data-src=\"https:\/\/sta2.org\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/IMG_0550-scaled.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1920;\" \/>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"sidebarContent\">\r\n    <h1 class=\"sidebarTitle\">The Atrium<\/h1>\r\n    <p><b>The Atrium and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Lessons<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Atrium is a place for children to actively participate in the liturgical and communal life of the Church.<\/li>\n<li>The Atrium Directress displays and presents Gospel, Liturgical and Eucharistic materials and lessons, which invite the child to participate.<\/li>\n<li>Atrium shelves include maps of Israel, small model environments for parable, infancy and paschal narratives, and items used during the Eucharist and Baptism.<\/li>\n<li>The Atrium and its carefully prepared Catechesis of the Good Shepherd materials help children to develop and enjoy a relationship with God.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n\t#left-sidebar-block_2a8085593b72722940765e058268e0ef {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    justify-content: space-between;\r\n    margin-bottom: 3.25rem;\r\n\t}\r\n  #left-sidebar-block_2a8085593b72722940765e058268e0ef .sidebar {\r\n    width: 31%;\r\n    padding: 1% 1% 1% 0;\r\n  }\r\n  #left-sidebar-block_2a8085593b72722940765e058268e0ef .sidebar img {\r\n    border: 5px solid #358643;\r\n    margin-top: 1.5rem;\r\n  }\r\n  #left-sidebar-block_2a8085593b72722940765e058268e0ef .sidebarContent {\r\n    width: 64%;\r\n    padding: 1% 0 1% 1%;\r\n  }\r\n  #left-sidebar-block_2a8085593b72722940765e058268e0ef .sidebarTitle {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;\r\n  }\r\n  #left-sidebar-block_2a8085593b72722940765e058268e0ef .sidebarTitle::after {\r\n    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activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enriching activities fostering intellectual, language, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ongoing assessment of developmental readiness for kindergarten.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Spanish classes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Encouraging nutritious snacks and scheduled rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parent-teacher conferences and collaborative relationships with families.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Degreed professionals in the field of early childhood education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Building positive social relationships.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Little Saints Preschool curriculum follows the philosophy and integration of learning of Classical Catholic Education.\u00a0 We follow Rule 400.8179 of the State of Michigan Child Care licensing results and the State of Michigan Preschool Standards of Quality for Prekindergarten.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"sidebar\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sta2.org\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Classrooms-Commitment-Ann-Arbor-Preschool.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1003px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1003\/628;\" \/>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n\t#right-sidebar-block_4444d122a62c2f30ddca85a0ec99f51e {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    justify-content: 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wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Religious Experience <\/strong>&#8211; The natural religious sensibilities of a young child are nurtured in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd formation program.&nbsp; This program allows a child to develop an intuitive understanding and appreciation of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bb&nbsp;The Mass<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bb&nbsp;Advent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bb&nbsp;Easter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bb&nbsp;The Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bb&nbsp;Eucharist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Academic Foundations <\/strong>&#8211; Providing each child the linguistic skills in rhyme, letter recognition and story as a preparation to reading &amp; written expression in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u00bb&nbsp; Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u00bb&nbsp; Pre-Writing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u00bb&nbsp; Pre-Reading<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u00bb&nbsp; Phonetics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u00bb&nbsp; Reading &amp; Writing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Sensory Exploration <\/strong>&#8211; A child\u2019s senses are their window to the created world through which they experience wonder in discovering the order, beauty and nature of the wonderful connections that make the world understandable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u00bb&nbsp; Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u00bb&nbsp; Geometry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u00bb&nbsp; Numeracy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u00bb&nbsp; Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bb&nbsp; Geography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Development<\/strong> &#8211; Providing each child a setting and the support to grow in self understanding, motor control, empathy and generosity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u00bb&nbsp; Self-Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u00bb&nbsp; Environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u00bb&nbsp; Grace &amp; Courtesy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u00bb&nbsp; Movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u00bb&nbsp; Community<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div 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