The Goddard School

Mother's Day is coming up and we want to make sure every family dynamic is included in the celebrations by broadening our appreciation for all parents, whether they be moms, dads, stepparents, aunts, uncles, grandparents or others. Here are some fun ways to celebrate with your family! https://bit.ly/3sgvgvC

It’s easy, peasy lemon squeazy to shout out our amazing teachers for all that they do today and everyday!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! To celebrate, Goddard has teamed up with some special guests to help express just how much we admire and cherish our teachers. Thank you for all that you do and for choosing our School to call home!

Just like adapting to at-home learning, returning to school will be a transition for both you and your child. From getting enough sleep to switching to new routines, childcare experts in this video share ways for your family to take an active role in helping your little one get comfortable with the classroom again. We are always here to help! To find out more about our summer learning program or how we can help you and your child make a smooth transition from home to school or anywhere in between call us at (724) 941-6464.

"May the 4th be with You....We had so much during Star Wars Day today!

We just wanted to pop on here and tell you how much the teachers are loving your kind words on our "Teacher Appreciation Window!" The teachers enjoyed a popcorn bar on this tasty Tuesday!

It’s the time of year when children are compiling their holiday wish lists and family members are asking for gift ideas. As you may know, The Goddard School has conducted an annual toy test for the last decade that highlights the most-loved toys each year. This year, we’ve put our all-time favorites in a new list for you and your loved ones: rdco.io/hdcBb3AAAx3

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving even in a year like 2020, there is so much to be thankful for. Get in the spirit of the holiday and make a list with your family. Ask your little ones what they are thankful for and share their answers in the comments!

Calling all animal lovers! Check out the San Diego Zoo's Kids Corner! There are awesome virtual videos and activities that you can participate in! Click on the link below and go exploring! https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos... What is your favorite animal??

Quarantining at home with your family is the new norm, however it is very important to keep daily routines as much the same as possible for your children. Consistency and structure helps reduce anxiety and stress. With that being said, in each of our classrooms we have a Morning Meeting with our students. Morning meetings are very important as they teach many important skills! Below we have added a clip of an example of a morning routine. Have your children talk you through their typical morning meeting! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INY3ETimTjg

Do you have old cardboard boxes laying around? Why not turn them into something fun! Here is a DIY ball ramp game for children under the age of 5! Put a basket at the end of your ramp and see who can get the most balls into the target! If you want to switch things up a bit, below are some fun ideas to add something extra: *Keep track of which balls jump the farther put them in order *Try rolling other items which work best?... *Make it more like Skee ball and add multiple baskets Post some of your photos in the comments!

On Thanksgiving, families across the United States gather together to show their appreciation for all they have by having an abundant feast. But our country isn’t the only one to dedicate a day to give thanks. Nations all over the world celebrate similar holidays with food-based traditions throughout the year. Explore how these five countries celebrate: rdco.io/A0oMSYABdwA