What Will My Child Study?
"All that quickens sympathetic imagining, that awakens sensitivity to others’ feelings;
All that enriches and enlarges understanding of the world;
All that strengthens courage, that adds to the love of living;
All that leads to developing skills needed for democratic participation.
All these put together are the curriculum through which children learn."Sophia Lyon Fahs [1]
Unitarian author and educator, 1876-1978
Church school is in session on Sunday during both the 9:30AM and 11:15AM worship services during the regular church year (September through May). Certain classes are combined during the 11:15 service and when multi-age groups allow for richer learning. Classrooms are on UUC’s lower level.
Nursery Care (King Room)
9:30AM and 11:15AM – Ages: Birth to walking
A safe and happy environment in our fully equipped nursery.
Toddlers (Jefferson Room)
9:30AM and 11:15AM – Ages: 18 to 24 months, approximately
The children receive individual attention to help them feel comfortable and happy with new friends and experiences. They enjoy stories, songs, activities, and sensory experiences. Toddler care is a cooperative effort of volunteer teachers and parents.
Preschool
9:30AM and 11:15AM – Ages: 2½ to five years, approximately
Our preschool program offers children between the ages of 2½ and five the opportunity to learn about their religious community and traditions, make friends, have fun, and explore the world around them. Preschool care is a cooperative effort of volunteer teachers and parents.
Pre-K and Kindergarten
9:30AM & 11:15AM
We Are Many, We Are One – A Discovery Year offers kindergarteners the opportunity to learn about their religious community and tradition, as well as the freedom to discover and express their uniqueness. (Pre-K children must be five years of age by December 31, 2007.)
First Grade
9:30AM (Combined with 2nd Grade at 11:15AM)
The Web of Life – First-graders explore the interdependence of living things and each child's place within the web of life.
Second Grade
9:30AM (Combined with 1st Grade at 11:15AM)
Treasure Hunting – Second-graders explore what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist by discovering life's treasures through stories, games, movement, music, and art.
Third Grade
9:30AM (Combined with 4th Grade at 11:15 am)
Timeless Themes – Third-graders study religious literature from Hebrew and Christian scriptures with stories that have relevance for our lives today.
Fourth Grade
9:30AM (Combined with 3rd Grade at 11:15AM)
Holidays and Holy Days – Fourth-graders learn about various faith traditions as they study religious celebrations across different practices and religions.
Fifth Grade
9:30AM and 11:15AM
Traditions with a Wink – Fifth-graders discover more about Unitarian Universalism, discussing our principles, their sources, and traditions. They learn about our heroes and heroines, and participate in social service projects.
In May, we celebrate fifth-graders in a special worship service, as they complete their “Unitarian Universalist Identity” year and move on to middle school.
Sixth Grade
9:30AM and 11:15AM
Sixth-graders explore the Bible with a program called Living the Promise stories from the Old Testament, and also the historical Jesus with a program called Kingdom of Equals.