How Classical Preschool is a Game Changer for Young Students

Christian Classical preschools are a remarkable choice for parents seeking to equip children with a strong sense of morality and scholastic brilliance. Teachers not only present academics for students but by displaying Christian living and mentoring students in the classroom to model a faith-based approach to life, they give young minds a lasting foundation to build their faith. Various surveys cast light on the multiple advantages of classical Christian teaching.

Hillcrest’s classical program rides on the instruction of four trained and renowned teachers. Mrs. Julie Stender and Mrs. Katie Gold lead their classrooms with the support of paraprofessionals Mrs. Jessica Knutson and Mrs. Sarah Moline. These instructors are role models, directing students to know, understand, and model Christian virtues. Through instruction and modeling by these and other Christian teachers, younger minds are encouraged to imitate their beliefs and build a reliable platform to live the Christian life. The trustworthiness of these teachers prepares young students to assemble their faith expression and realize the value and importance of God’s love and commitment to them and their relationship with Him.

Mrs. Michele Foss Explains the Classical Program at Hillcrest Academy

Hillcrest builds an understanding of the bonds of faith by interconnecting the doctrines of classical learning with a Christian viewpoint under the banner of guided Christian mentorship. Students embark on an unprecedented and enriching academic journey at Hillcrest from Christian teacher mentorship and the classical model. The benefits of classical instruction have been examined extensively by authoritative institutions, delivering persuasive proof of its potency in forming young brains. Harvard University’s Project Zero has illuminated how classical learning enhances cognitive skills, encourages creative thinking, and advances deep engagement with understanding. Yale University’s Child Study Center demonstrates that classical learning grows determination, diligence, and a fascination with long-term studying. Stanford University’s research has shown that learners instructed in a classical model outperformed their colleagues in reading, language mastery, and total educational attainment. Many other academic standards are achieved through the disciplined and focused approach to learning that students begin modeling in preschool at Hillcrest Academy.

One primary reason students in a classical education scheme advance academically is that classical learning adheres to the trivium, a construction of three learning phases: grammar, logic, and rhetoric. Each step concentrates on distinct intellectual and developmental skills, permitting learners to grasp essential understanding, refine logical thought processes, and sharpen their communication competencies.

During the grammar stage, generally in the preschool and elementary years, young students possess a striking capacity for recollection and consumption of information. Christian Classical preschools use this inborn propensity by introducing pupils to a broad selection of content comprising Bible stories, classical literature, music, and art. This exposure produces a stable knowledge platform building a life-long passion for studying and cherishing a child’s faith through divine anecdotes and moral teachings.

Jake and Shari Carr share what their children have learned at Hillcrest.

As students advance to the logic stage, typically during middle school, they explore logical speculation, rational thinking, and problem-solving skills. By interacting with complicated texts, engaging in significant discussions, and examining disagreements, younger minds hone the aptitude to think analytically and separate truth from deception and facts from falsehood.

The ultimate step, the rhetoric stage, essential in high school and beyond, concentrates on eloquent communication and influential articulation. Students polish their writing and oration skills, allowing them to precisely express their ideas and assertively present their faith to others.

Christian Classical preschools give students an original and efficient teaching model that supports young minds’ spiritual, mental, and ethical growth. At Hillcrest, the presence of committed adult mentors who portray Christian living renders an irreplaceable base for children to begin creating their faith expression. Moreover, incorporating classical education standards, celebrated academically by Harvard, Yale, and Stanford studies, illustrates this academic methodology's intellectual, developmental, and scholastic profits. Hillcrest Classical Christian preschool offerings chart a trajectory for students to build faith, develop intellect and strengthen character to the glory of God.

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