Early Childhood Education Resources
Early Childhood Education Readiness Goals
Before progressing toEarly Learning, children in Early Childhhod Education work toward achieving key developmental and foundational milestones. The following resources and goals support their growth and readiness:
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Memorization of Personal Information
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Full name, phone number, and home address
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Basic Phone Skills
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Ability to make a brief phone call
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Community Service
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A minimum of 10 hours per year (starting at age 2)
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Scripture Memory
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Memorize Psalm 23
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These goals are designed to foster confidence, independence, and a sense of responsibility in our young learners.
Tips & Activities: Full Name Memorization
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Sing a Name Song: Create a simple song or rhyme that includes their full name.
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Name Puzzles: Use letter blocks or magnets to spell their name.
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Daily Practice: Have them say their full name during greetings or before activities.
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Visual Aids: Display their full name on a name tag or poster in their room.
Tips & Activities: Phone Number Memorization
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Chunk It: Break the number into small groups (e.g., 3-3-4 digits).
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Repetition Games: Repeat the number together several times a day.
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Use a Tune: Turn the phone number into a catchy tune.
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Visual Number Line: Write the number on paper or a whiteboard and point as you say it.
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Role Play: Pretend to call a “safe adult” (like a parent) using a toy phone.
Tips & Activities: Address Memorization
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Walk and Talk: Take short walks to the house and talk about the address.
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Map Drawing: Draw a simple map showing their house and neighborhood.
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Storytelling: Create a story involving their address (e.g., “The house with the red door on Elm Street”).
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Visual Cards: Make flashcards with parts of the address (house number, street name, city).
Basic Phone Skills
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Show Them How to Call
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Tap Grandma’s picture or dial her number.
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Press the green call button.
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Teach a Simple Script
“Hi Grandma! It’s me, [Name]!”
“How are you?”
“I love you! Bye-bye!” -
Practice with Role-Play
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Pretend to call with a toy phone or take turns being Grandma.
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📱 Easy Phone Manners
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Say hello and goodbye.
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Speak clearly.
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Take turns talking.
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Use please and thank you.
Community Service
Teaching children to do community service is profoundly important for their personal development and for cultivating a more compassionate society. Here are several key reasons why community service should be introduced to children from an early age:
- Builds Empathy and Compassion
- Encourages a Sense of Belonging and Civic Duty
- Develops Key Life Skills
- Instills Gratitude and Perspective
- Promotes a Lifetime Habit of Giving
- Strengthens Families and Communities
- Enhances Emotional Well-Being
Scripture Memory
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Psalm 23 with Hand Motions
1. “The Lord is my Shepherd”
👉 Point up (for “The Lord”)
🤲 Pretend to hold a shepherd’s staff2. “He gives me everything I need”
🤗 Place hands on heart
✋🖐 Spread hands wide to show abundance3. “He lets me rest in green grass”
💤 Rest cheek on hands like sleeping
🟩 Wiggle fingers downward like grass4. “He leads me beside quiet waters”
🚶 Walk fingers in front of you
🌊 Wave hands gently like water5. “He helps my heart feel better”
❤️ Touch heart with both hands
😊 Smile6. “Even when it’s dark, I’m not afraid”
🌑 Cover eyes with hands
💪 Show strong arms7. “God is always with me”
👫 Spread arms out like hugging someone close
🫶 Make a heart with your hands8. “His love lasts forever!”
❤️ Point up, then make a big heart
🔁 Spin around or stretch arms wide for “forever”
school hours
M-F: 8am – 5pm
Address
3706 W. 7th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
ktaylor@charitychristianacademy.org
Phone
(620)-662-4916