Curriculum
Curriculum is what an educational institution offers to its students. Gloria Dei’s Early Childhood Ministries has developed a well-balanced curriculum covering all areas of a child’s growth and development: spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional and physical. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of our very youngest children through our Kindergarten as they interact with the world God made. The curriculum focuses on age appropriate activities, physical and emotional care, a safe and nurturing environment, and interaction between faculty and families. The curriculum meets the standards of the Texas and National Lutheran School accreditation, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), and is recognized by the Texas Education Association (TEA).

The Gloria Dei Early Childhood Ministries Infant Curriculum includes the following content areas:
Faith Development is the central purpose of our ministry. Sharing our Christian faith and teaching children about Jesus enables
them to grow in their relationship with their Savior. Opportunities exist in all classrooms to achieve this purpose through
teacher/child interaction and integrating spiritual elements into lessons and activities. All lessons contain developmentally
appropriate learning activities that correspond to the interest, challenges and needs of children. Teachers use a variety of age and developmentally appropriate resources to enhance each lesson. The “Little Blessings Curriculum” is used to supplement the curriculum with additional spiritual materials in the Infant and Toddler classrooms. "Little Blessings" is a curriculum designed to guide our youngest children as they take their first steps in His kingdom. Age appropriate activities, physical and emotional care, a safe and nurturing environment and interaction between teacher and parent are important in quality ministry to infants.

Art is the expression of God's beauty in His creation.  Children are encouraged to express themselves in a creative way and
through a variety of media.  Children will be exposed to basic artistic elements. 

Language Development helps children to build language skills and strategies through aural, oral, and written instruction and opportunities. Through language experiences children will be enabled to find enjoyment, information, insight and inspiration.
Children will begin to learn to communicate in an expressive manner that is essential for their individual enrichment and enjoyment.

Mathematics helps children to develop skills and enables them through experiences to become flexible thinkers and problem solvers. Concepts are introduced through play, experience and discovery. Children who are developmentally ready and interested
will have a variety of creative, resourceful and imaginative opportunities.

Music helps children to explore their innermost feelings and gives them an opportunity to express themselves through musical expression and rhythmic movement. The “Musik Garten Curriculum” is used to supplement the learning experience with additional materials and resources.

Physical Education and Health contributes to the physical, mental, emotional, psychological, and social development of children. Children will develop a sense of personal well being and interpersonal relationships through interactive movement, games and activities. Our philosophy during this time is to encourage a sense of cooperation and trust.

Each age level has a curriculum that is used for planning classroom activities. An appropriate age-level curriculum is located in each classroom. A copy of the overall curriculum is available for viewing by contacting the Director of the Early Childhood Ministries.