Our Curriculum

Playful Learning. Faithful Foundations. Whole-Child Growth.

At The Midwest Playhouse, our curriculum is built on the belief that children thrive when they are loved, known, and free to explore the world through play, faith, and meaningful relationships. We offer a structured yet nurturing program where every moment—whether it's finger painting or praying before lunch—becomes an opportunity for growth.

We blend Christian values with developmentally appropriate practice and align all instruction with the Missouri Early Learning Standards (MELS) to ensure high-quality, intentional care at every stage.

Our Approach: Faith-Based Play

Our classrooms are home-based, but our standards are professional. We implement a faith-based, play-centered curriculum that is rich in discovery, movement, language, and love. Children are encouraged to wonder, create, and grow in environments designed just for them.

Bible-based themes and memory verses
Hands-on learning in thoughtfully designed learning centers
Teacher-facilitated play and group exploration
Outdoor time and sensory-rich activities
Character-building moments rooted in scripture and modeled by staff

Every activity is intentionally aligned with MELS across developmental domains, preparing children academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Infants (0–11 months)

Infants receive personalized care and gentle developmental support in calm, cozy spaces.

Daily Experiences:

Sensory play with safe, textured materials
Book of the Week: Repetitive, nurturing read-alouds
Music & movement with soft praise songs and instruments
Tummy time and gross motor exploration
Christian lullabies, prayer, and peaceful spiritual moments
Creative art with safe paints and textures

Toddlers (12 months–2 years)

Toddlers are ready for early independence and foundational skills, introduced through hands-on activities and faith-integrated learning.

Focus Areas:

Language and Bible stories to grow vocabulary and listening skills
Social-emotional development through cooperative play and modeling
Music, movement, and messy art
Intro to Christian values like kindness, thankfulness, and sharing
Fine and gross motor development through puzzles, climbing, and manipulatives

Preschool (2 years-5 years)

Starting at age 2, we begin focused instruction across seven core developmental areas, all delivered through play and aligned with both faith formation and MELS benchmarks.

Fine Motor: Cutting, tracing, lacing, manipulating small tools
Gross Motor: Jumping, dancing, balancing, outdoor exploration
Science: Nature walks, sensory experiments, seasonal changes
Art: Drawing, painting, craft creation tied to Bible stories or themes
Literacy: Letter recognition, story retelling, vocabulary, rhyming
Cognitive Skills: Puzzles, sorting, memory games, cause and effect
Math Concepts: Counting, patterns, shape recognition, measuring

These domains are not isolated—they’re integrated into a rhythm of play, prayer, and purposeful activity that prepares children for Kindergarten and life.

Our Faith Foundation

We don’t just teach about God—we model His love daily. Whether it’s in how we greet a child, resolve conflict, or celebrate growth, we show children they are deeply loved, uniquely made, and part of God’s story.

Daily prayer, worship, and gratitude practices
Weekly Bible stories and memory verses
Modeling Christ-like values: kindness, patience, joy, and compassion

Curriculum Features Across All Ages

✅ Aligned with Missouri Early Learning Standards (MELS)
✅ Faith-integrated, play-centered learning
✅ Licensed home environments with small group sizes
✅ Curriculum tailored to each developmental stage
✅ Experienced teachers employed and trained by The Midwest Playhouse
✅ Daily Communication with families on child progress