Tiny Shamrocks Preschool Program
Our Tiny Shamrocks Preschool is an educational opportunity for children who are 3 and 4. Class is held two mornings a week. We strive to help students develop a love for learning, build a faith foundation, and help students grow socially. Introduction to various adademics are made in the areas of reading readiness, math, science, and social science.
Religion
- God
- Jesus Christ
- "I am Special" curriculum
Language Art Skills
- Story appreciation
- Retelling of stories and songs
- Recognize name
- Recognize colors
- Beginning letter recognition
- Beginning phonics
Math Skills
- Number recognition
- Beginning calendar skills
- Counting
- Shape recognition
Physical Development
- Develop large motor skills (climbing, hopping, heel to toe walking, throwing/catching, etc.)
- Develop small motor skills (pencil grasp, tracing lines, stringing beads, stacking blocks, etc.)
Social Development
- Separate from family
- Participate in group activities
- Demonstrate respect
- Practice self-control
- Manage transitions
- Interact with peers
Little Shamrocks Preschool/K Prep
Pacelli Catholic Schools provides quality early childhood education for 3 and 4 year olds. Our Little Shamrocks 4 and 5-year-old program is offered 3 days per week. Kindergarten Prep, a 4 and 5-year-old program, is offered 4 afternoons per week. Students must be 4 by September 1st to enroll in Kindergarten Prep. We provide a Christian environment in which the children can experience all of the facets of preschool, such as reading and math readiness, science, health and socialization skills.
Religion
- God
- Jesus Christ

- The Church
- Sign of the Cross
- "Seeds" Gospel Weeklies
Language Art Skills
- Recognize name
- Write first name
- Recognize colors
- Recognize upper case letters
- Recognize lower case letters
- Beginning consonant sounds
- Name the days of the week
- Rhyme simple words
- Beginning Phonics
Math Skills
- Identify numbers 1-10
- Sequence numbers 1-10
- Sort objects in a set
- Match with one to one correspondence
- Identify and name shapes
- Identify AB patters
- Write numbers 1-10
Physical Development
- Master large motor skills
- Master small motor skills
Social Development
- Participate in group activities
- Demonstrate respect
- Practice self-control
- Manage transitions
- Demonstrate responsibility
- Interact with peers
- Follow 2-3 step directions
- Work independently
Library
- Introduction to library etiquette
- Story predicting/questioning
- Story structure
Little Shamrocks Preschool Offers
- Small class sizes
- Thematic lessons
- "Seeds" Gospel Weeklies
- Community service projects
- Computers
- Music
- Library
- Sharing
- Field trips
- Special community visitors
- Kidstime — affordable, after-school childcare