Early childhood is filled with joy, discovery, and curiosity. These natural inclinations make the preschool years an ideal time to begin Biblical teaching. In addition to teaching at home and church, a strong Christian preschool can help parents build a lasting foundation of faith for their children.
The preschool and elementary school curriculum at Eastern Christian School, located in Midland Park, New Jersey, uses the developmental traits of young children and six key faith foundations to lay the groundwork for a strong and enduring faith for students.
Jesus recognized that young children are able to grasp spiritual truths. He used the faith of a small boy to feed 5,000 people. Jesus also reminds us in Matthew 19 that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like children.
The teachers at Eastern Christian also recognize that children are trusting by nature. Unlike many older students or adults, they will believe the miracles of the Bible without question. Young children also find it easy to talk to their unseen friend Jesus.
In addition to a trusting nature, young children easily soak up new information. They enjoy learning new songs, memorizing Bible verses, and listening to Bible stories. This is an ideal age to begin teaching them Biblical facts.
The Eastern Christian School curriculum makes the Bible come alive, but also goes beyond just teaching the main characters in Bible stories. Children learn Biblical truths and how to apply them to everyday life. Through a structured program, students learn these six key faith foundations.
To see how these six faith foundations guide the preschool learning environment at Eastern Christian, register for one of our upcoming open house dates or contact our admissions staff to arrange your personal tour today!