Curriculum Trinity Center is first and foremost an educational institution. The following definitions can give you an idea of the scope of the program we offer: Language Enrichment: Activities to enhance and promote interest in stories, dramatics, problem solving, puppetry and conversational games. Computers: Age-appropriate games which enhance all areas of cognitive development while having a lot of fun! Large Muscle: Activities designed to promote balance, spatial relationships, body coordination, and eye-hand coordination. This naturally leads to the building of self-confidence and actually strengthens the brain, leading to improved cognitive performance. Science: Choices of activities include number and shape concepts, magnets, weather, plants and animals, water and sand play, measurement and exploration of physical motion. Art: Encouragement of creativity through a variety of media, stimulating color awareness, visual perception, and discovery. This is where art is a process, not a product. We also will do craft work (the finished product looks like the model) at times. Music: Activities to develop rhythm, song, dance and sheer exuberance. Words set to music are retained longer in the brain and memory! Children who can maintain a steady beat are more focused and task oriented in academic classroom activities! Spiritual Development: Opportunities for the child to develop an understanding of his or her spiritual dimension are provided in the daily program of the Center. Informed by the knowledge that the Center is initiated and founded upon Christian precepts, prayer and worship are a normal part of our program. Communion is offered to children whose parents indicate this desire. Children and teachers are expected to attend chapel services as scheduled; grace is said at snack time and lunch, a wonderful, internationally recognized program known as the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is offered, and all our behavior towards one another is guided by Christian love. Socialization Skills: Of all the components of an excellent educational program, social skill development forms a keystone notch which sets a pattern for a lifetime. Children who learn to get along, participate in pleasurable reciprocal play and know how to negotiate with peers and superiors have a strong advantage in life. The Peaceful Classroom by Charles Smith gives the staff many activities to augment the existing curriculum.