Midwest Tech SWAT University

Course Category: Preschool

Online Preschool Program: Early Learning Adventures

Our Online Preschool Program offers a joyful, interactive learning experience designed to nurture young minds through play, creativity, and discovery. Perfect for children ages 3–5, this flexible program blends in-person and virtual learning to build foundational skills in literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development.

Key Features:

Play-Based Curriculum: Engaging activities, songs, and stories that spark curiosity and foster early cognitive growth.

Social & Emotional Learning: Structured playgroups (virtual or in-person) to develop cooperation, communication, and confidence.

Parent & Educator Support: Resources for caregivers and teachers to extend learning at home or in the classroom.

Flexible Access: Attend live virtual classes, watch recorded sessions, or join in-person meetups—ideal for busy families and educators.

Led by early childhood specialists, our program prepares children for kindergarten while making learning fun. Whether at home or in a classroom setting, little learners will gain the skills they need to thrive in their next educational journey.

Enroll today and give your child a strong, happy start! 🎨📚✨

  • PREK Family & Home Connections

    Family & Home Connections

    Beginner Ongoing
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    Course Overview

    Strengthen learning at home with family projects, printable kits, and parent‐teacher collaboration to support each child’s progress.

    Lessons

    1. Family “All About Me” Poster

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    Create a poster with family photos and child’s favorites; share in class.

    2. Home Learning Kits

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    3. Parent Workshops & Check‐Ins

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    Activities

    Family Tree Craft

    Create a family tree using handprints or photos; discuss at home.

    Take-Home Science Experiment

    Conduct a simple experiment (e.g., sink or float) and share results.

    Parent-Child Reading Log

    Track books read together, then discuss at a weekly check-in.

    Resources

    Printable Learning Packets

    Make-and-do worksheets for reading, math, and science.

    Parent-Teacher Communication Guide

    Tips for effective at-home support and sharing progress.

    Monthly Progress Form

    Template for parents to fill out observations and achievements.

    Congratulations!

    You’ve completed the Family & Home Connections course.

  • PREK Technology & Digital Literacy

    Technology & Digital Literacy

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    Course Overview

    Introduce safe, age‐appropriate use of tablets/computers, basic digital etiquette, and creative digital play.

    Lessons

    1. Basic Device Use

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    Learn how to turn a tablet/computer on and off, and use a touchscreen or mouse.

    2. Digital Etiquette & Screen Time

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    Activities

    Drawing with a Digital Paint App

    Use a simple tablet app to draw shapes and color.

    Interactive Story App

    Explore a choose‐your‐own adventure story on a tablet.

    Virtual Shape Matching Game

    Match shapes on a tablet screen in a drag‐and‐drop game.

    Resources

    Interactive Puzzle Website

    Link to a safe, ad-free puzzle site for preschoolers.

    Printable Mouse Practice Sheet

    Practice clicking and dragging with printed mouse exercises.

    Kid’s Keyboard Practice Video

    Short clip introducing keys and typing basics.

    Congratulations!

    You’ve completed the Technology & Digital Literacy course.

  • PREK Health, Safety, & Self-Care

    Health, Safety & Self-Care

    Beginner Ongoing
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    Course Overview

    Teach children basic hygiene, nutrition, and safety rules so they build healthy habits and stay safe at home and outdoors.

    Lessons

    1. Personal Hygiene

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    Practice handwashing steps, toothbrushing routine, and face washing.

    2. Nutrition & Healthy Eating

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    3. Safety Rules

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    Activities

    Germ Hunt

    Use a safe UV light to “find germs” on hands, then wash and check again.

    “Build a Healthy Plate” Craft

    Use magazine cutouts to assemble pictures of fruits, veggies, grains, protein, and dairy on paper plates.

    Safety Role-Play

    Act out scenarios: crossing the street safely, calling for help, and wearing a helmet.

    Resources

    Handwashing Steps Video

    Short clip demonstrating proper handwashing technique.

    Healthy Snack Recipe Cards

    Simple, child-friendly snack recipes.

    Safety Signs Printable

    Print posters of stop signs, crosswalk symbols, and emergency numbers.

    Well Done!

    You’ve completed the Health, Safety & Self-Care course.

  • PREK Social Studies & Community

  • PREK Science, Nature, & Exploration

    Science & Nature Exploration

    Beginner Ongoing
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    Course Overview

    Introduce children to living vs. non-living things, weather, plant growth, and the five senses through simple experiments and observations.

    Lessons

    1. Living vs. Non‐Living

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    Identify animals and plants versus rocks and toys in a sorting activity.

    2. Weather & Seasons

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    3. Plant Life & Growth

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    4. Exploring the Five Senses

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    Activities

    Nature Scavenger Hunt

    Find leaves, rocks, and flowers in your backyard or local park.

    Weather Dance

    Move like the wind, rain, or sun in a fun dance routine.

    Plant Observation Journal

    Draw daily changes in your planted seed bag; compare week to week.

    Resources

    Simple Science Experiment Videos

    Short clips showing basic experiments for preschoolers.

    Printable Nature Coloring Pages

    Color pages of animals, plants, and weather icons.

    Five Senses Poster

    Visual aid to identify body parts used for each sense.

    Great Work!

    You’ve completed the Science & Nature Exploration course.

  • PREK Art, Music, & Creativity

    Art, Music & Creativity

    Beginner Ongoing
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    Course Overview

    This course encourages self‐expression through painting, music, dramatic play, and storytelling to foster creativity and imagination.

    Lessons

    1. Color Exploration & Finger Painting

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    Learn primary and secondary colors by mixing finger paint.

    2. Music & Rhythm Games

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    Activities

    Collage Making

    Use scrap paper to create a themed collage (e.g., animals, nature).

    Instrument Exploration

    Listen and play along with simple instruments (shakers, drums).

    Puppet Storytelling

    Create simple puppets and act out a favorite story.

    Resources

    Printable Coloring Pages

    Themed sheets (animals, shapes, nature).

    Kids’ Song Playlist

    Playlist of popular preschool songs.

    DIY Puppet Patterns

    Templates for finger puppets and paper bag puppets.

    Congratulations!

    You’ve completed the Art, Music & Creativity course.

  • PREK Physical Development & Motor Skills

    Physical Development & Motor Skills

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    Course Overview

    Develop fine and gross motor skills through guided exercises, games, and creative hands‐on activities.

    Lessons

    1. Fine Motor Skills

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    Pre‐writing strokes, play‐dough manipulation, and bead stringing.

    2. Gross Motor Skills

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    Activities

    Play-Dough Creations

    Sculpt simple shapes: snakes, balls, and flat circles.

    Animal Walk Relay

    Bear crawl, crab walk, and bunny hop in a relay race.

    Simple Puzzle Time

    Complete a 4–6 piece puzzle to practice visual-motor integration.

    Resources

    Scissor Safety Guide

    Instructions and tips for safe scissor use.

    Kid-Friendly Yoga Sequence

    Step-by-step poses for preschoolers.

    Dot-to-Dot Worksheets

    Printable worksheets to trace shapes and objects.

    Great Job!

    You’ve completed the Physical Development & Motor Skills course.

  • PREK Social-Emotional Learning

  • PREK Early Math Readiness

    Early Math Readiness

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    Course Overview

    This course builds number sense, pattern recognition, and spatial awareness through hands‐on counting games, shape activities, and simple comparisons.

    Lessons

    1. Counting & Number Recognition

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    Count objects 1–10, match numerals, and practice one‐to‐one correspondence.

    2. Basic Shapes & Spatial Concepts

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    Activities

    Counting Bear Hunt

    Hide toy bears around the room and count them together.

    Shape Sorting Race

    Sort shape blocks into matching outlines as quickly as possible.

    Pattern Necklace

    String colored beads in AB/ABB patterns around a yarn string.

    Resources

    Number Tracing Sheets

    Printable sheets for tracing numbers 1–10.

    Shape Puzzle Printable

    Cut‐and‐paste activity to match shapes.

    Measurement Fun Video

    Short video about measuring with blocks and cups.

    Well Done!

    You’ve completed the Early Math Readiness course.

  • PREK Language & Literacy Foundations

    Language & Literacy Foundations

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    Course Overview

    This course helps preschoolers develop language skills, phonemic awareness, and early pre‐reading abilities through storytime, rhymes, and letter recognition.

    Lessons

    1. Morning Circle & Storytime

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    Greeting songs, read‐aloud of a picture book, and rhyming games.

    2. Phonological & Phonemic Awareness

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    3. Letter Recognition & Print Concepts

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    Activities

    Rhyming Bingo

    Children match words that rhyme to fill their bingo cards.

    Letter Treasure Hunt

    Find objects around the room that start with each letter of the alphabet.

    Story Retelling

    After listening to a short story, children use picture cards to retell key events.

    Resources

    Alphabet Song Video

    Printable Storytime Puppet

    Phonics Poster (A–Z)

    Congratulations!

    You’ve completed the Language & Literacy Foundations course.