I believe in the development of the whole child--social, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and spiritually--through developmentally appropriate activities.  I also try to encourage family involvement by keeping the family informed through daily notes and weekly letters.  I have an open classroom policy and encourage parents to visit, participate in parties, special events, chapels, or by enriching our class with their particular talents.

 

Literacy:  Promote phonemic awareness through games, songs, rhymes, and stories.

 

Math:  Lay the foundation for mathematical principles through the use of manipulatives, sequencing activities, measurement, patterning, problem solving, data recording, graphing, and shape recognition.

 

Science: Hands on experiments such as baking bread, planting seeds, growing vegetables, studying plants, animals, and insects provide an introduction to scientific thought and procedures.

Social/emotional:  Activities centers promote time for free choices that encourage social interaction, sharing, and problem solving skills.

Creative Art:  Moving to music, dramatic play, painting, and drawing allow the freedom to choose and create.  I focus on the process, not the product.

 

Physical and Health: Small and large muscles are developed through art, dance, games, and outdoor play.

 

Spiritual: A Christian foundation is built through stories, dramatic play, Chapel, and by mirroring Christ-like love kindness, acceptance, and compassion.

 

 

 

     Hello and welcome to CTK.  My name is Lorene Beaudry.  I have taught PS3s at CTK for the past eight years.  I am from the Pacific Northwest and earned my liberal arts degree from the University of Idaho.  Prior to coming to Memphis, I worked for ten years as a librarian's assistant in Washington State for the Washington Library Network.  I was a library circuit rider as well as the children's reference libraian.  I love Memphis and have been involved in many volunteer activities.  I taught Sunday school for Hope Presbyterian Church.  I was a Hope Church Deacon and am currently a Deacon curriculum coordinator.

    I have three children.  My son graduated form the University of Memphis in computer science.  My oldest daughter is currently working towards a degree in psychology. My youngest daughter is still in high school.     

     Working with me for the past eight years is Brenda Logan.  She received her degree in Christian education from Crichten College.  She has two children and  two grandchildren; one grandchild is currently enrolled in CTK.