Martin Reformed Church Preschool
Every Child is a Gift From God
Curriculum
At Martin Reformed Church Preschool, we focus on the whole child to help each student grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, academically and physically. We strive to help students love learning through hands-on, interactive activities. In addition, we practice and build skills that students will need for kindergarten. We are guided by Michigan's Early Childhood Standards of Quality for monthly units of study that encompass a number of learning objectives from Michigan's Early Childhood Standards. We also create experiences and activities that help students reach developmental milestones.
*Martin Reformed Church Preschool is licensed by the State of Michigan.
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Each day children have the opportunity to sing worship songs, listen to a devotion and pray. Biblical truths are also woven into the programs throughout the year.
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At Martin Reformed Church Preschool we use Zoo-Phonics, a fun, engaging program that helps students learn letters and sounds. The program matches an animal and motion to each letter and sound. Students learn lowercase letters in order from A to Z. This program engages students' eyes, ears, mouth and body as they learn, which makes learning fun and helps all types of learners.
Additional areas of language arts:
Letters and sounds
Name recognition and writing
Listening to stories
Comprehension skills
Rhyming and finger plays
Writing expressive language - Speaking and communication
Receptive language - Listening skills
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Numbers
Counting and one to one correspondence
Patterns
Sorting
Shapes
Colors
Measurement
Problem solving
Identifying more/less and same/different
Graphing
Observations, predictions and inquiry in science investigations
Concepts about time (i.e. yesterday, today, tomorrow)
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Fine Motor Skills
Scissor use
Cutting activities
Prewriting activities
Large Motor Skills
Running
Jumping
Skipping
Galloping
Climbing
Balance
Hand-eye coordination
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Self awareness and self regulation
Self help skills and independence
Expressing self and emotions
Problem solving
Sharing and taking turns
Following directions
Expressing self through art, music and movement
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Classes
We offer two class options:
Tuesday & Thursday from 8:30 - 11:30 am for children who turn 3 by September 1st.
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 8:30 - 11:30 am for children who turn 4 by September 1st.
Additionally, Progressive Extended Afternoons are offered for the M/W/F class from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (with enough interest)
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Tuition
2025-2026 Tuition Rates:
Tuesday & Thursday Class: $1,250/school year
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Class: $1,850/school year
Progressive Extended Afternoons: Price varies due to afternoons being offered with interest throughout the school year, but rates are based on the same cost as mornings.
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Registration Info
REGISTRATION FOR 2025-2026 will be OPEN:
• Current families February 4th 2025
• Community families March 3rd 2025
BEFORE SENDING IN YOUR REGISTRATION FORM, please reach out to MRC Preschool (preschool@martinreformed.org) to make sure there is room available for your child. SImply sending in the registration form and fee does not guarantee your child a spot unless you have checked with the director first. Thank you!
Meet Our Team
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Jill DeMann
Co-Director/Teacher
Jill has been with MRC Preschool since 2016. She has her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, and has previously taught early childhood special education in Holland.
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Holli Jager
Co-Director/Teacher’s Aide
Holli has been with MRC Preschool since 2014.
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Sarah Broughman
Teacher’s Aide
Sarah has been with MRC Preschool since 2019.
