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
Children have 100 languages
Students are teachers, too
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.