Joyful Giraffes

2 - 3 Years

Focus Skills
  • Bible / Prayer
  • Letters / Numbers / Shapes
  • Name Recognition
  • Phonics
  • Fine and Gross Motor Skills
  • Art / Music
  • Science
  • Dramatic / Free Play
Children develop fundamental skills that benefit them in all areas. Activities are designed to help children learn to focus, concentrate, develop good work habits, skills, and encourage independence. Your teacher will reach out with a monthly newsletter to keep you aware of everything related to classroom activities.

News from the Joyful Giraffes

Daily Schedule

7:00-8:30 am: Full-day students go to classroom 3.

8:30 am: Transition to Faithful Puppies classroom.

8:30-8:45 am: Table time, puzzles at tables, and run toys available for free play.

8:45 - 9:00 am: Prayer, snack time, and diaper changes.

9:00-9:30 am: Circle Time, morning prayer, pledges to American and Christian flags. Bible Story, Bible, Missionary of the Month, songs, Calendar, counting to 10, ABC, colors, and shapes.

9:30-10:15 am: Outside play. On Fridays, the Chapel is at 9:30; they go Outside from 9:50-10:25.10:15-11:00 am: Art, paste, paint, stamp, and color.

11:00-11:30 am: Indoor play: fine motor skills. Music and Movement, singing, dancing, instruments, puzzles, blocks, stacking, sorting and sensory.

11:30-12:30 pm: Prayer, lunch, diapers, toileting, and washing hands.

12:30-2:30 pm: Nap/Rest - Bring a small blanket, take it home every week, and wash it.

2:30-3:00 pm: Diapers, toileting, and hand washing. Prayer and afternoon snack.

3:00-3:45 pm: Outside play.

3:45-4:30 pm: Painting, playdough and coloring.

4:30-5:30 pm: Dramatic play, books, tabletop toys, changing diapers, and washing hands.
Happy Day to everyone! Thanks be to God. We continue to work on ABCs, 1,2,3's, manners, taking care of classroom belongings, self-help, prayer, singing, and dancing. Your home partnership is appreciated and a blessing to these little ones. Thank you.


Weekly Bible Lessons


Important Dates During the Year:
National Day of Prayer
Happy Mother's Day muffins with mom from 7am - 9am
Summer Celebration at the playground
Memorial Day - F.P.A. is CLOSED
Summer Themes

Classroom reminders, please:
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Label all personal belongings
- Bring a water bottle every day  
- Bring a couple of changes of clothes in their backpack
- Blanket and stuffy for nap time only
- Check your child's folder