Preschool 2
Benefits of Classical Music for 3-Year-Olds
Classical music provides a calming, enriching experience for young children and supports many areas of early development. For 3-year-olds, it can nurture the mind, body, and emotions in gentle and lasting ways.
1. Cognitive Growth
The patterns and rhythms in classical music help develop memory, focus, and early math skills. Listening closely encourages thinking and attention to detail.
2. Language and Listening
Classical music builds strong listening skills, which support speech and language development. Musical stories, like Peter and the Wolf, introduce vocabulary and narrative structure in a fun, engaging way.
3. Emotional Regulation
Soothing melodies help children calm down, manage feelings, and transition between activities more easily. Music also gives them a healthy outlet for expressing emotions.
4. Motor Skills
Moving, clapping, or dancing to music supports both gross and fine motor development while building coordination and rhythm.
5. Creativity and Imagination
Instrumental music sparks imaginative play, storytelling, and exploration. It encourages children to invent their own ideas and respond to sound in creative ways.
6. Social Development
Music brings children together—helping them learn to take turns, share, and cooperate.
Preschool 2 (Ages 3–4)
Our gentle, play-based program nurtures curiosity and creativity through hands-on learning. We focus on exploration, social development, and motor skills—building a strong foundation without relying on workbooks.
Key Features:
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Interactive, sensory-rich activities
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Emphasis on fine and gross motor development
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Reusable, non-consumable learning materials
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Encourages sharing, communication, and cooperation
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Prepares children for structured learning at their own pace
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Designed to spark a lifelong love of learning
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Promotes independence and confidence in daily tasks
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Aligns with each child’s natural developmental rhythm
Preschool 2 supports joyful, confident learning at every step.
Preschool 2 – Curriculum Package
This includes everything in the Preschool 2 curriculum package. You may choose to be billed monthly for the $27 per month tuition from August through May or click the button marked Full Year of Tuition to pay all the tuition in one payment.
$335.00
Preschool 2 – Full Year of Tuition
This is for families who prefer to pay tuition in a one-time payment for the year.
$270.00
New Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes
The Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes has been a favorite of families for more than forty-five years. It has sold over 1.5 million copies in more than 70 languages since its release in 1956. This updated version of the classic features completely new illustrations by Annabel Spenceley and simple sentence prayers to end each story.
Jesus Hears Me
This colorful board book teaches young children about the concept of prayer at all times and in all places with an emphasis on Christ’s divinity, His love for us, and His promise of salvation.
Charming illustrations appeal to all children and adults.
Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones is a gentle, effective course for preschoolers, introducing colors, letters, nutrition, weather, and matching—plus Bible heroes who model faith and character.
With three short lessons a week, each includes:
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Making Connections – interactive learning
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Match It Up & Sort It Out – hands-on activities
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Heroes of the Bible – weekly hero and memory verse
Includes story cards, letter cards, coloring pages, and certificates to make learning fun and meaningful.
Abeka Arts and Crafts with Amber Lamb (2nd Edition)
Many of the art projects are holiday-themed as well as academic, seasonal and related to Bible teaching. Each child needs their own book, as they will be using the colorful pages inside to make a variety of creative projects. Instructions are right in the book and clearly show what you will need and what to do. The large pages (8.5″ x 12″) are perforated. This book includes 40 activities for young children and is the 2nd edition. Not reproducible.
Melissa & Doug Counting Shape Stacker
This sturdy wooden stacker is jam-packed with exciting details that appeal to a child’s natural curiosity about colors, shapes, and numbers! Encourage early math skills with the 55 shape pieces and 10 number tiles (“One rectangle plus one rectangle makes two rectangles. If we add one more, how many rectangles do we have in all?”), or help develop word recognition by identifying the shape names printed on the board and the numbers spelled out on the back of the tiles. This classic toy for ages 2+ is an educational powerhouse!
Montessori Touch ABC Game
Learn the alphabet the Montessori way. Assemble the puzzle by attaching the right word to the letter puzzle. Children will recognize the alphabet, read their first words, have tactile sensitivity, and develop manual dexterity. A multisensory way to learn the alphabet. Made of whiteboard material.
My First Music School Kit
For the youngest of musicians, this set features a mini keyboard and a 26-piece puzzle console to assemble. The puzzle doubles as both a keyboard and a music stand. Instead of playing by looking at actual notes, the young musician will play by colored dots, which are shown on the piano keys as well as the score cards. There are 8 score cards total with popular songs such as “Brother John” and “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Also included are 24 colored note dots for youngsters to compose their very own songs.
Wooden Tracing Board – Uppercase Letters
Help children develop writing skills with this hands-on wooden alphabet tracing board. Younger children can start by tracing with their finger, while older ones use the included stylus to build hand strength and pencil grip. Lightweight and lap-sized with a built-in stylus groove for easy storage.
Inspired by the Montessori method, this multisensory tool strengthens visual memory and hand muscles to support proper letter formation.
Measures 12.5″ x 10.5″ x 0.5″ | 1.8 lbs
Available in Uppercase, Lowercase, and Numbers
Recommended for ages 3+
All God’s Children
This colorful board book is in the shape of children standing within the earth, surrounded by, and including multi-cultural children holding hands through the pages. The book gives a brief, conceivably age-appropriate Biblical answer to the question: “Why do different peoples of the world look different?”. While the book does not directly quote the Holy Scriptures, the Old Testament story about the tower of Babel is implied as the reason why people of different colors look different from each other, yet are all brothers and sisters.
Dinosaurs: Stars of the Show
Dinosaurs: Stars of the Show is a great book for young readers as it features entertaining content with engaging pictures. The story centers around a little girl who is searching for answers about dinosaurs and if the Bible is complete truth. Follow along as this dinosaur-themed book provides evidence for the creation of dinosaurs and what the age of the earth really is with supporting verses coming directly from the Bible. This is definitely a great book for younger ages to read, or have read aloud to them, as it is both enjoyable and will help strengthen their faith. 24 pgs, hc.
Noah Didn’t It Rain
A one-of-a-kind rendition of the classical story of Noah and the ark! Written by legendary Oak Ridge Boys member William Lee Golden, this charming story echoes the lyrics of the enclosed free music CD featuring the song “Didn’t It Rain” performed by the award-winning group. Adorable illustrations and the cute story will delight children as they learn about the animals and their adventure on the ark. A fresh and appealing story destined to be a child’s classic!
When You See a Rainbow Board Book
The rainbow has taken on different cultural overtones in the past few years, but it is vitally important that children remember the true history of the rainbow as a symbol of God’s promise to Noah and the world after the Great Flood.
- Beautiful illustrations present a colorful backdrop that will delight children
- Includes a short but powerful explanation of the rainbow and its significance
- Reminds all believers why the rainbow was placed in the sky by God and its purpose even today!
ABC Bunny Board Book
The alphabet and some phonetic sounds are practiced using this classic printed board book. The print and illustrations featured in this story are black and white. The illustrations feature interesting and discussion-prompting details.
Big Dog… Little Dog Board Book
Written and illustrated by P.D. Eastman, this Dr. Seuss Bright and Early book tells the tale of two dogs and how they like very different things. When they take a vacation together, their beds are very uncomfortable. Will they ever get some sleep? 22 pgs.
Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks From A to Z Board Book
Illustrated in full color. This car-and- truck-filled alphabet extravaganza that starts with an ambulance and ends with a zippercar, is shaped like Lowly Worm’s applemobile.
Caboose Who Got Loose
Katy the caboose is tired of being at the back of the train. It’s rather boring to always have to follow at the end of a long line of cars, and the black smoke from the engine doesn’t help. As Katy travels through the country, she sees all the lovely things she would rather be doing. One day, a bolt breaks loose and Katy flies down the track. Will she finally be free or will she crash? You’ll just have to read the book to find out! A charming little rhyming story. 42 softcover pages.
Go, Dog, Go! By P. D. Eastman
Written with just 75 simple words, this beloved Beginner Book by P.D. Eastman—expertly edited by Dr. Seuss—brings a delightful cast of dogs to life. Watch them ride bicycles, scooters, skis, and roller skates, and drive all kinds of vehicles on their exciting journey to a tree-top party! Perfect for young readers, P.D. Eastman fans, and dog lovers of all ages.
The Tale of Tom Kitten by Beatrix Potter
The Tale of Tom Kitten is a charming story by Beatrix Potter that follows the mischievous adventures of Tom and his siblings as they get into trouble despite their mother’s best efforts. With gentle humor and delightful illustrations, it captures timeless lessons about manners, curiosity, and childhood mischief.
Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne
This beloved classic introduces readers to Edward Bear—better known as Winnie-the-Pooh. Inspired by bedtime stories A.A. Milne told his son Christopher Robin, the book features ten charming tales, including Pooh’s raincloud disguise, the hunt for a Woozle, Eeyore’s missing tail, and an “expotition” to the North Pole. Featuring original illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard. 161 pages, softcover.
Zoo Animals Small Format Stickers
Twenty-four peel-and-apply stickers bring the zoo home to youngsters. Full-color illustrations depict a panda, porcupine, giraffe, zebra, polar bear, moose, llama, lion, koala, alligator, walrus, kangaroo, and 12 other fascinating creatures. Helpful identification guide accompanies this delightful menagerie.
Pom Poms Asst Sizes Bright Hues (100 pc/pkg)
Pom poms are sure to make any art project a little more “warm and fuzzy.”
SunWorks Construction Paper Assorted 9″x12″
SunWorks® Heavyweight Groundwood Construction Paper provides the best value in school grade construction paper. It is the perfect solution for school projects and other arts and crafts. It has bright and consistent colors, is slightly textured and cuts and folds evenly without cracking. Ten color assortment includes Scarlet, Black, Yellow-Orange, Brown, Pink, Violet, Blue, Holiday Green, White and Yellow. Recyclable.
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Broad Line Markers – Classic, 8-Count
Kids love to get creative with color, but parents want to keep the color where it belongs and easily remove it where it doesn’t! The world’s most washable non-toxic broad line markers now come in an improved Ultra-Clean formula that washes easily from skin, clothing, and walls.
Crayola Washable Watercolors 8-Pan
Crayola® Washable Watercolors offer the brightest watercolor painting experience–without the mess! The eight classic watercolors in this tray are specially formulated to wash easily from skin and fabrics. Featuring 30 percent more paint than the next retail competitor*, Crayola® Washable Watercolors come in a variety of vibrant colors that blend smoothly for more color-mixing possibilities. A paintbrush is included.
Crayon Rocks – 8 Colors in Muslin Bag
Shaped like cute, little rocks, these non-toxic and vegan crayons are great for young children who are still learning to grip and use writing and drawing tools. These crayons are made with natural soy wax, are biodegradable, and compostable. Includes 8 crayons total and a small drawstring muslin bag for storage.
Sculpey Non-Dry Modeling Clay Variety Set 52 pc
This pigmented, wax-based modeling clay has a smooth consistency and a bright range of colors. It is also self-adhering and non-toxic. Each pack contains 3 ounces of 5 different colors, unless otherwise noted. Although this modeling clay is from Sculpey (the oven-bake clay people), this modeling clay is not bakeable and will not harden with exposure to air. This product is great for kids with allergies; it’s gluten/wheat-free and contains no sulphur, latex, nuts, dairy, or animal by-products.
12″ Political Inflatable Globe (Light Blue)
The political globe features a light blue ocean, with countries shown in multiple colors so it’s easy to see where borders are.
Cutting Food Box
This colorful wooden food set is perfect for pretend mealtime fun—minus the mess! It includes 8 sliceable foods (27 pieces total), a cutting board, and a wooden knife. Kids love the “crunch” sound as they slice, learning about wholes, parts, and fractions while building fine motor skills. Great for imaginative play, sorting, and early math concepts.
Lifecycle Layer Puzzle – Honeybee
Discover how a honeybee grows—from egg to flying bee—with this fun and educational wooden puzzle! Little hands can lift each chunky layer to explore the four stages of the bee’s life cycle.
Made from high-quality, ethically sourced wood, this puzzle is perfect for ages 2+. It meets ASTM F963 and European safety standards, with non-toxic paints and finishes.
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Address
3706 W. 7th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
ktaylor@charitychristianacademy.org
Phone
(620)-662-4916