Pre-K at STEAMBarn Academies

Play, discovery, early confidence.

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Early Learner Foundations

Our Pre-K curriculum uses research-aligned early childhood frameworks, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development through play-based and experiential learning.

Language & Literacy

  • Phonological awareness, letter recognition, vocabulary development

  • Oral storytelling and listening comprehension
    Integration:

  • Nature journaling with dictated stories

  • African heritage seed observation journals

  • Call-and-response rhythm literacy

Children learning alphabet enthusiastically
Toddler engaging in educational activity

Early Mathematics

  • Number recognition (0–20), counting, cardinality

  • Patterns, shapes, and basic measurement
    Integration:

  • Counting seeds and measuring plant growth

  • Exploring patterns through rhythm and music

Science & Nature

  • Plant life cycles, weather observation, soil and water basics
    Integration:

  • Organic African seed planting

  • Garden observation walks

  • Seasonal agricultural studies

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

  • Self-regulation, collaboration, and emotion identification
    Embedded Daily:

  • Circle time

  • Guided reflection

  • Cooperative projects

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