The Maclay Pre-K Difference

From building print and alphabet knowledge to developing phonological skills and oral language, our Pre-K students are immersed in a rich literacy environment. Through storytelling, listening, and exploration of different genres, young learners develop the foundational language skills that set them up for a lifetime of reading and communication.

Our Pre-K math program sparks curiosity and builds number sense through hands-on, playful experiences. Students explore counting, patterns, geometry, measurement, and more, developing the confidence and skills to see themselves as capable mathematicians from the very start.

Young scientists at Maclay explore the world around them through observation, discovery, and inquiry. From investigating physical properties and living things to exploring the seasons, the five senses, and objects found in nature, Pre-K students develop a natural curiosity and a love of exploration that grows with them.

Pre-K students begin their journey of understanding themselves and the world around them, exploring family, community, and community helpers, developing interpersonal skills, and discovering the diverse city, state, country, and world we all share.

Creativity is at the heart of the Maclay Pre-K experience. Through both the Visual Arts and Creative Arts, students experiment with movement, design, and hands-on projects that nurture imagination and problem-solving. Art classes invite young learners to explore colors, shapes, and a variety of materials, expressing themselves freely and building a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

Movement is learning. Our Pre-K physical education program develops fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, and foundational movement concepts such as space, time, and force, while building the habits of an active, healthy lifestyle and good sportsmanship.

Pre-K 4 students are introduced to the joy of language learning through Spanish. With songs, games, and cultural exploration woven into every lesson, students begin building vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational skills in a fun and engaging way.

Our Library Specialist, Mr. Low, meets with Pre-K classes to bring stories to life while playing guitar, singing, and engaging in other interactive activities that inspire a love of reading and learning.