Stepping Stones

 

What Children Experience

• Hands-on Learning

• Weekly Thematic Units

• Outdoor Exploration

• Learning Centers

• Literature-Rich Classrooms

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Building Lifelong Learners

• Phonological Awareness

• Number Sense

• Problem Solving

• Sign Language & Spanish

• Kindergarten Readiness

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Nurturing Growth

• Social-Emotional Development

• Fine & Gross Motor Skills

• Biblical Character Formation

• Creativity & Curiosity

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Partnering with Families

• Daily Family Communication

• Safe, Loving Environment

• Nutritious Meals & Snacks

• Faith-Based Learning

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Small Learning Groups

 

Small learning groups allow each teacher to meet individual needs while encouraging each student to recognize his or her own worth. The development of a child’s self-esteem, creativity, academic achievement and joy of learning is intertwined in daily routines. Research shows children in small classes receive much more personal attention which fosters greater achievement. 

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Infants, Toddlers & Twos

Serving ages 12 months - 2 years

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Our youngest learners thrive in an environment filled with love, security, exploration, and purposeful play. At Barefoot Kids, we believe that the earliest years build the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Every day is intentionally designed to encourage curiosity, language development, social interaction, and confidence while nurturing each child's unique personality and God-given potential.

Our classrooms use the WEE Learn Christian Early Childhood Curriculum, a time-tested, research-supported curriculum that has been producing outstanding results for decades. Through weekly themes, engaging learning centers, music, literature, hands-on exploration, and Bible-based lessons, children learn naturally through play while developing the foundational skills needed for future academic success.

At Barefoot Kids, learning extends far beyond academics. We intentionally nurture each child's cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development while creating a classroom that feels like a second home.

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Key Concepts

• Loving, secure relationships

• Language-rich experiences

• Hands-on sensory exploration

• Fine and gross motor development

• Early social skills and independence

• Weekly Christian character lessons

• Sign language and introductory Spanish

• Age-appropriate music, movement, and literature

• Learning through purposeful play

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Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten

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These years are where children's natural curiosity begins to flourish into confident learning. Our preschool classrooms encourage children to ask questions, solve problems, build friendships, and discover the joy of learning through meaningful hands-on experiences.

Barefoot Kids proudly uses the WEE Learn Christian Curriculum for Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten. After carefully evaluating multiple curriculum options over the years, we chose to return to WEE Learn because of its proven success within our program and its exceptional balance of academic readiness, biblical integration, center-based learning, and child development.

Each week introduces exciting thematic units that integrate literacy, early math, science, art, dramatic play, music, outdoor exploration, and Bible lessons into engaging classroom experiences. Children learn by doing—not simply by completing worksheets.

Our teachers thoughtfully expand upon each lesson, ensuring every child is challenged while learning at his or her own developmental pace.

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Key Concepts

• Letter recognition and phonological awareness

• Early literacy and vocabulary development

• Number sense and beginning math concepts

• Science and nature exploration

• Fine motor and handwriting readiness

• Cooperative learning and problem solving

• Character development and Biblical truths

• Sign language and introductory Spanish

• STEM activities and sensory exploration

• Kindergarten readiness skills

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Kindergarten

 

Kindergarten is where the strong foundation built during the preschool years comes together into confident reading, writing, and mathematical thinking. Our goal is not simply to prepare children for first grade—but to cultivate joyful, lifelong learners who love discovering God's world.

 

Our Kindergarten program combines two nationally respected curricula:

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My Father's World

Our Christian curriculum integrates Bible, literature, science, history, art, and hands-on discovery into one cohesive learning experience. Children see how every subject points to God's incredible design while developing a genuine love for learning through rich literature, meaningful projects, and real-world exploration.

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Singapore Math

Recognized worldwide for developing strong mathematical thinkers, Singapore Math emphasizes deep conceptual understanding rather than memorization. Children learn to solve problems, explain their thinking, recognize patterns, and build lasting number sense that prepares them for long-term academic success.

Combined with UFLI Foundations for early reading instruction, our Kindergarten students receive a balanced education that develops strong readers, confident mathematicians, creative thinkers, and compassionate Christian leaders.

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Key Concepts

• UFLI Foundations phonics and reading instruction

• Reading fluency and comprehension

• Creative writing and language development

• Singapore Math problem solving and number sense

• Biblical worldview across all subject areas

• Science, nature, and history exploration

• Critical thinking and reasoning

• Character development and servant leadership

• Cooperative learning and communication

• Virginia Standards of Learning readiness

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Why We Chose These Curricula

 

At Barefoot Kids, every curriculum decision begins with one question: What will produce the best long-term outcomes for children? After careful evaluation and years of classroom experience, we have returned to the trusted curricula that have consistently produced confident learners, strong academic foundations, and children who truly love learning. Our curriculum choices reflect our commitment to excellence—not trends.

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