Mission
To educate the whole child in a developmentally appropriate manner with brain-based methods through an integrated curriculum.Curriculum
The Golden Pond Way combines experienced teachers and proven research-driven teaching techniques with a joyful, child-centered environment that produces magical results in terms of early readers, higher level thinkers and exceptional VA PALs scores.Accredited
As a leader in early childhood education, GPS proudly earned and maintains accreditation from Cognia, Cognia STEM, Middle States Association Early Childhood Program of Distinction (MSA CESS) and the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE).
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The GPS Kindergarten Robins classroom went on their annual field trip to Washington D.C. The highlight of the day was a private tour of the Capitol Building where every student had selected a statue from the Statuary Hall collection to find on display inside the Capitol. 🇺🇸
The GPS Kindergarten Robins classroom went on their annual field trip to Washington D.C. The highlight of the day was a private tour of the Capitol Building where every student had selected a statue from the Statuary Hall collection to find on display inside the Capitol. 🇺🇸
Thank you to this special GPS alum who visited the Bee and Duckling classrooms to perform holiday music on her harp. We are SO proud!
Thank you to this special GPS alum who visited the Bee and Duckling classrooms to perform holiday music on her harp. We are SO proud!
🎁 The Threes Bees classroom is getting into the holiday spirit with their center activities (and snacks!).
🎁 The Threes Bees classroom is getting into the holiday spirit with their center activities (and snacks!).
💛 Thank you to the Parent Group for organizing the @evansgoldenheartfoundation toy drive that supports children battling DIPG cancer. The Giraffe and Bear classrooms ended in a tie for the most toys donated! A GPS alumni and Stone Bridge High School friend helped sort and deliver the 270+ toys collected from your generous donations! We always have Evan and the Sweeney family in our hearts and minds and are proud to continue our support. 💛
💛 Thank you to the Parent Group for organizing the @evansgoldenheartfoundation toy drive that supports children battling DIPG cancer. The Giraffe and Bear classrooms ended in a tie for the most toys donated! A GPS alumni and Stone Bridge High School friend helped sort and deliver the 270+ toys collected from your generous donations! We always have Evan and the Sweeney family in our hearts and minds and are proud to continue our support. 💛
Happy first night of Hanukah to everyone who celebrates! 🕎
✨ We know it`s the holiday season when the halls smell like gingerbread coming from the Fours Frog classroom!
✨ We know it`s the holiday season when the halls smell like gingerbread coming from the Fours Frog classroom!
📚 Reading with young children is pure joy - and one of the most importance aspects of early childhood development. Did you know that children ages 18 mo. - 5 years can learn a new word every 20 minutes when motivated appropriately! Storytelling sparks imagination, recall and vocabulary.
Post your favorite books in the comments below.👇
📚 Reading with young children is pure joy - and one of the most importance aspects of early childhood development. Did you know that children ages 18 mo. - 5 years can learn a new word every 20 minutes when motivated appropriately! Storytelling sparks imagination, recall and vocabulary.
Post your favorite books in the comments below.👇
What`s your favorite color?! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷
🎩 HATS off to this amazing Preschool Enrichment student and the beautiful display of her work. 👏
🎩 HATS off to this amazing Preschool Enrichment student and the beautiful display of her work. 👏
This week we gathered for Thanksgiving Feasts and enjoyed sharing food, songs and fun with our students and their families. We are deeply thankful for the opportunity to be your children`s first educational experience. Thank you for the support in and out of the classroom. Happy Thanksgiving!
This week we gathered for Thanksgiving Feasts and enjoyed sharing food, songs and fun with our students and their families. We are deeply thankful for the opportunity to be your children`s first educational experience. Thank you for the support in and out of the classroom. Happy Thanksgiving!
The Kindergarten students dyed fabric just like the Pilgrims using natural materials like beets and berries to create dyes. This hands-on project was part of the month-long theme where students took on Mayflower children`s names, learned about a Pilgrim children`s daily life and culminated with a Thanksgiving Feast.
The Kindergarten students dyed fabric just like the Pilgrims using natural materials like beets and berries to create dyes. This hands-on project was part of the month-long theme where students took on Mayflower children`s names, learned about a Pilgrim children`s daily life and culminated with a Thanksgiving Feast.
🛒 Bring your little helpers to the grocery store to shop for Thanksgiving. You can ➕ count items, 🖍️ find colors, 👀 look for sight words and have fun!
🛒 Bring your little helpers to the grocery store to shop for Thanksgiving. You can ➕ count items, 🖍️ find colors, 👀 look for sight words and have fun!
🕰️ It`s that TIME of year to give thanks to our amazing administration, teachers, families and students that make us Golden Pond. Thank you to our community!
🕰️ It`s that TIME of year to give thanks to our amazing administration, teachers, families and students that make us Golden Pond. Thank you to our community!
😀 Many of our preschoolers learned about parts of the face to build foundational vocabulary, enhance language development, and improve their social and emotional skills.
😀 Many of our preschoolers learned about parts of the face to build foundational vocabulary, enhance language development, and improve their social and emotional skills.
A classic Pilgrim toy, Jacob`s Ladder, is just as enjoyable as a modern day fidget toy! Kindergarten students are captivated by the cause-and-effect chain reaction as a single top block is turned, causing the others to flip-flop down to the bottom.
A classic Pilgrim toy, Jacob`s Ladder, is just as enjoyable as a modern day fidget toy! Kindergarten students are captivated by the cause-and-effect chain reaction as a single top block is turned, causing the others to flip-flop down to the bottom.
🍂 Fall sure is FUN! 🍁
📸 Picture day was a memory in the making!
Sensory bins are a student favorite because they are fun, calming, and provide an experiential way to learn through exploration and play. They integrate the senses, which is vital for early childhood development. Sensory activities like scooping, pinching and sharing improve fine motor skills, language and social skills. And who doesn`t love cheese-themed fun? 🧀
Sensory bins are a student favorite because they are fun, calming, and provide an experiential way to learn through exploration and play. They integrate the senses, which is vital for early childhood development. Sensory activities like scooping, pinching and sharing improve fine motor skills, language and social skills. And who doesn`t love cheese-themed fun? 🧀
A hands-on center activity learning about small ⭕️ medium ⭕️ large to get the day started!
🍁 @greatcountryfarms welcomed the Giraffe classroom for a day of fall fun and exploration.
