St. Thomas The Apostle
Catholic School
Early Childhood
Our Early Childhood program nurtures curiosity, independence, and a love of learning in our youngest students. Designed for PK2, PK3, and PK4, this program provides a warm, structured, faith-filled environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to explore the world around them. Students build foundational skills through purposeful play, hands-on activities, and consistent routines that help them grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
Highlights of our Early Childhood program
• Developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences
• Strong emphasis on early literacy, language development, and foundational math
• Daily routines that support independence and confidence
• STREAM explorations that encourage creativity and problem solving
• Catholic identity woven into daily lessons and interactions
• Social-emotional learning that builds cooperation, empathy, and self-regulation
• Caring teachers trained in early childhood development
At STA, preschool feels like a joyful beginning to a lifelong love of learning.
Frog Street Curriculum
A key component of our Early Childhood program is the Frog Street curriculum, a nationally recognized, research-based program designed to support the developmental needs of young learners. Frog Street provides a structured yet playful approach that helps students build essential early childhood skills through engaging stories, songs, centers, and hands-on exploration.
Features of Frog Street
• Strong early literacy and vocabulary instruction
• Early math concepts taught through games, centers, and guided play
• Daily opportunities for language-rich conversations
• Multisensory activities that make learning meaningful and fun
• Conscious Discipline social-emotional lessons that teach self-regulation and cooperation
• Thematic units that spark curiosity and creativity
Frog Street lays a strong academic foundation while honoring the way young children learn best through movement, play, and discovery.
These early learning years create the building blocks for future success, and our Early Childhood team ensures every child is known, supported, and encouraged to grow with confidence.
