Early Childhood
Early Childhood, which includes Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, and Primer, is an important step on each child’s path to becoming the best person they can be.
We follow the Reggio Emilia model — a student-centered, experiential approach to learning that promotes deep thinking and problem-solving. Teachers are active collaborators and partners, providing developmentally appropriate support while encouraging all levels of exploration and inquiry. The result is a safe, nurturing environment in which students become engaged, creative, and purposeful in their learning.
The environment is the third teacher
Learning happens everywhere — both inside and outside the classroom. The right environment supports students and allows them to explore, discover, and traverse the world around them.
Children have 100 languages
Each child has 100 ways to learn, 100 ways of thinking, and 100 ways to express themselves. The Reggio Emilia approach celebrates and encourages every child's 100 languages.
Students are teachers, too
With a little guidance and the right environment, children learn to see beyond themselves to others — sharing their experiences as they discover their world together.
EARLY CHILDHOOD FOCUSES ON FIVE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
self-awareness
responsible decision-making
relationship skills
social awareness
self-management
Specials
EC Music
The first years of a child's life are the most critical for musical development. Our approach to Early Childhood music education is all about exploration, play, and discovery.
At Good Shepherd our programs build upon one another, explore our Lower School curriculum.