Elam Hearts and Hands

at Elam United Methodist Church
1073 Smithbridge Rd

Glen Mills, PA 19342

Phone: 610-459-2911

Fax:  610-459-3588

Kelly Forwood, Director

Elam Hearts and Hands

director@elamheartsandhands.com

Learn about Elam

United Methodist Church

OPEN HOUSE

(Adults only)

January 7, 2025

6:30-8pm

Information Sessions:

6:45pm & 7:30pm

OPEN REGISTRATION

Preschool 

2025-2026

school year

(September-May)

January 17, 2025

9am

Call or email for further information and to receive registration materials.

Three Year Old Program

For children 3 years old turning 4 during the school year

Children must be 3 years old and potty trained by September 10th 

3 day option: Monday/Wednesday/Friday

5 day option: Monday through Friday (dependent on interest)

Daily Schedule

9am-12pm

9am Arrival/Circle Time

Pledges, Calendar, Weather, Theme Discussions

9:30am  Free Choice Time

Play Time and Table Time Activities

10am  Gym/Playground Time & Snack

10:45am  Free Choice Time

Play Time and Table Time Activities

11:45am Closing Circle

Story, Devotion, Prayer, Good-bye Song

12:00pm Dismissal

Circle Time:

Circle time includes many activities:  A morning prayer, Helping Hand chart, the Pledge of Allegiance, Our School Pledge, calendar and weather.  It also includes story time, music and movement, as well as songs and discussion depending on the theme or season.

Table Time Activities:

The children will have the opportunity to participate in the following tables during free choice time:  Cut and Color, Messy, Creative Learning, and the Discovery Table. Students will explore, experiment, and discover new ways to show self expression. They will work with crayons, markers, paints, paper, pencils, scissors and other manipulatives to develop fine motor skills, create art, discover and problem solve. 

Free Choice Play Time: 

Play time is a very important social part of the program. Children learn to problem solve, work in a group, use their imaginations, and find appropriate ways to communicate.