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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Buddy, a service dog, made a special visit to the Fours classrooms during their Pets unit of study. The students were amazed to learn how Buddy is trained to detect seizures and help alert a Frogs class parent. Thank you to this amazing family for sharing Buddy with us for the morning. 🐾
Buddy, a service dog, made a special visit to the Fours classrooms during their Pets unit of study. The students were amazed to learn how Buddy is trained to detect seizures and help alert a Frogs class parent. Thank you to this amazing family for sharing Buddy with us for the morning. 🐾
🎶 Let it go, let it go! ☃️ In our classrooms, there are no mistakes - just learning (and fun)! ❄️
🎶 Let it go, let it go! ☃️ In our classrooms, there are no mistakes - just learning (and fun)! ❄️
🐴 Thank you to our Art Specialist, Mrs. LaBillois, and her daughters who brought their 16 year old horse, Canton, to school today. The Fours and Explorer classes are studying pets + Junior Kindergarten classes are studying transportation - a horse is a fantastic example of both!
🐴 Thank you to our Art Specialist, Mrs. LaBillois, and her daughters who brought their 16 year old horse, Canton, to school today. The Fours and Explorer classes are studying pets + Junior Kindergarten classes are studying transportation - a horse is a fantastic example of both!
🐥This Sunday, Jan. 11, 12 - 3 PM
An Open House is the best way to experience our approach firsthand. Meet our teachers, see our happy classrooms and see the magic for yourself! RSVP at the link in bio or visit goldenpondschool.com.
🐥This Sunday, Jan. 11, 12 - 3 PM
An Open House is the best way to experience our approach firsthand. Meet our teachers, see our happy classrooms and see the magic for yourself! RSVP at the link in bio or visit goldenpondschool.com.
✨ New year, new engaging center activities!
🐥Come see Golden Pond School in person. There’s nothing like seeing our school for yourself - tour our classrooms, meet our teachers, feel what makes us special and imagine your child being here.
GPS is fun, nurturing early education that helps children grow with confidence from the start. We can`t wait to meet your family!
🐥Come see Golden Pond School in person. There’s nothing like seeing our school for yourself - tour our classrooms, meet our teachers, feel what makes us special and imagine your child being here.
GPS is fun, nurturing early education that helps children grow with confidence from the start. We can`t wait to meet your family!
🎄Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from GPS!
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!
