Programs for Growing Hearts & Minds
Christ-centered learning at Heir Force Academy supports children’s physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development.
Explore the learning goals for each age group below. Children grow at their own pace.
Age 2
Toddlers
Growing confidence through play, simple routines, and new friendships.
Explore Toddlers Learning Goals
Physical Development
- Walking, running, and jumping with confidence
- Stacking blocks, holding crayons, and finger painting
- Beginning to use spoons
- Practicing handwashing and potty training
Cognitive Development
- Identifying basic colors
- Matching, sorting, and grouping objects
- Following simple routines
Language Development
- Using short sentences
- Following one- and two-step directions
- Identifying familiar objects and people
Social & Emotional Development
- Learning to share
- Playing alongside and beginning to interact with other children
- Expressing basic emotions
- Following simple classroom rules
Ages 3–4
Preschool
Building independence, communication, and a foundation for learning.
Explore Preschool Learning Goals
Physical Development
- Participating in praise and worship, running, and jumping
- Developing fine motor skills through drawing and using scissors
Cognitive Development
- Solving problems and practicing counting
- Recognizing colors, shapes, and letters
Language Development
- Speaking in complete sentences and asking questions
- Storytelling and singing
Social & Emotional Development
- Learning to share, cooperate, and make friends
- Following rules and expressing emotions appropriately
Ages 4–5
T-K
Strengthening school readiness through hands-on exploration.
Explore T-K Learning Goals
Physical Development
- Running, jumping, and balancing with greater control
- Using scissors, crayons, pencils, and glue with more precision
- Beginning to write a first name and form written words
- Completing simple puzzles
Cognitive Development
- Recognizing and naming most colors and basic shapes
- Counting to at least 20 and recognizing numbers
- Sorting by color, size, shape, and patterns
- Understanding sequencing and simple cause and effect
- Beginning to identify letters, letter sounds, and simple sight words
- Asking questions, predicting outcomes, and solving simple problems
Language Development
- Speaking in complete, detailed sentences
- Following two- and three-step directions
- Listening attentively during stories and discussions
- Recognizing rhyming words and beginning sounds
- Expanding vocabulary through conversations, songs, and books
Social & Emotional Development
- Taking turns and sharing materials
- Participating in group activities
- Following classroom routines and expectations
- Gaining independence
- Identifying and expressing emotions appropriately
- Showing respect for others
- Beginning to resolve simple conflicts
Ages 5–6
Kindergarten
Developing foundational reading, writing, thinking, and social skills.
Explore Kindergarten Learning Goals
Physical Development
- Writing a name
- Strengthening fine motor skills for writing, cutting, and projects
- Showing coordination and control in physical activities
- Practicing independence in activities and daily routines
Cognitive Development
- Recognizing uppercase and lowercase letters
- Applying phonics to decode and read words
- Reading age-appropriate books
- Practicing counting to 100
- Identifying shapes and patterns
- Using critical thinking
Language Development
- Reading simple books independently
- Learning to write sentences
- Expanding vocabulary through reading and discussion
- Speaking confidently in complete sentences
- Asking and answering questions to demonstrate understanding
Social & Emotional Development
- Developing self-control
- Respecting classmates
- Resolving conflicts through positive communication
- Showing leadership
- Following classroom expectations
Learning Lab: Discovering Through Doing
Every classroom engages in hands-on learning through creative activities. Our teachers help children explore concepts, practice new skills, and discover how things work—building understanding through exploration.
Hands-on learning in action
Classroom moments of observation, exploration, and creative expression.
Find the right fit for your child
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