Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to nurture the whole child cognitively and creatively. We believe that young children learn best through exploration, movement, imagination, and meaningful relationships. Our main goal is to make earning feel joyful, meaningful, and connected to each child’s unique experiences and identity development.
Creative Arts & Expression
Creativity is a central part of our curriculum and a powerful way for children to express themselves. Through painting, drawing, music, movement, sculpture, dramatic play, and sensory art, children explore ideas, emotions, and imagination. We provide open-ended materials that encourage exploration and celebrate each child’s individuality. Our creative arts program is designed to inspire confidence, spark joy, and nurture the natural curiosity that helps children learn about themselves and the world.
Early Mathematics & STEM
Early Math and STEM learning at Lilian Prep happens through hands-on, play-based discovery. Children naturally explore counting, sorting, patterns, measurement, and spatial reasoning through blocks, manipulatives, sensory play, and nature-based activities. We introduce early science concepts through simple experiments, cause-and-effect exploration, and investigative questions that help children make sense of the world around them. Our goal is to nurture problem-solvers and curious thinkers by showing children that math and science are meaningful, fun, and all around them.
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
At Lilian Prep, social-emotional development is woven into every moment of the day. We help children understand and manage their feelings, express themselves safely, and develop empathy and kindness toward others. Through gentle guidance, consistent routines, and intentional modeling, children learn how to build friendships, resolve conflicts, and develop confidence in who they are. Our classrooms are designed to be emotionally safe environments where every child feels seen, supported, and valued laying the foundation for strong mental well-being and resilience.
Language & Early Literacy
Our approach to language and literacy is rooted in rich conversation, authentic storytelling, and joyful exploration of words. Children build vocabulary, listening skills, and early reading abilities through daily read-alouds, dramatic play, songs, and hands-on activities that spark curiosity. We encourage early writing by providing opportunities for drawing, mark-making, and letter exploration in meaningful ways. By surrounding children with language in a warm, engaging environment, we cultivate confident communicators who love stories, expression, and connection.
Inclusive & Culturally Responsive Practice
Every child’s culture, identity, language, and family story is honored in our classrooms. We intentionally design lessons, materials, and experiences that reflect the diversity of our community so children feel seen, valued, and deeply connected to who they are.
We also support bilingual learners by integrating multilingual books, songs, visuals, and communication strategies into daily practice. This commitment extends to our professional development ensuring our educators are trained to meet the needs of bilingual children, multicultural families, and diverse learners with care and confidence.
This work is not just a part of our curriculum, it is the foundation of how we build our community.