Did you know that a child’s ability to think, reason, and solve problems is directly linked to early language exposure? Research confirms that children immersed in language-rich environments from a young age experience stronger intellectual development and lifelong success.

That’s why early childhood is the most critical time for brain development—and at Flagstaff Christian Preschool, we maximize every moment to build a foundation for reading, communication, and confident learning.

Children at Flagstaff Christian Preschool fall in love with literature as they explore 101 hand-selected, high-quality children’s books throughout the year. Each story is an opportunity to:

• Build a rich vocabulary
   
• Develop reading comprehension and prediction skills
   
• Strengthen memory through recalling prior knowledge
   
• Foster a deeper understanding of the world through interactive storytelling
   

From reciting poems to acting out stories, your child will thrive in an environment where books become adventures and reading becomes a joyful habit.

We use the renowned Jolly Phonics curriculum—a fun, multisensory approach that teaches 42 letter sounds through songs, stories, and games. This synthetic phonics program helps children:

• Recognize sounds fluently
   
• Blend them efficiently to form words
   
• Gain confidence in early reading skills
   

In the second semester, we introduce Handwriting Without Tears, a proven curriculum designed to make writing approachable and engaging. Through a hands-on, step-by-step process, children learn to:

• Form letters using wood pieces, playdough diagrams, and magnetic stamp boards
   
• Focus with clean, distraction-free workbooks
   
• Celebrate their achievements with tools designed to boost confidence and pride
   

From alphabet songs to structured letter formation, our curriculum is crafted to ignite a love of learning while equipping children with the skills they need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

✅ Language-rich learning
✅ Proven literacy programs
✅ Literature-based curriculum
✅ Joyful, hands-on learning every day
✅ A nurturing Christian environment