We are committed to providing the highest quality experience for the children in our community. Welcome to The Goddard School!
Our unique nurturing approach will give your child the opportunity to develop into a joyful, confident learner, prepared for success in school and in life! Our goal is to be a resource for families and a community where parents can share information and learn from each other.
Operating as usual
09/06/2024
It's National Read a Book Day! đ At The Goddard School - Durham we love reading the new book by The Goddard SchoolÂŽ, Curious Blueberry the Carousel Horse, in our classroom. Purchase a copy for your family today: https://bit.ly/3WN9aDv
08/23/2024
If you wanted to learn more about inquiry-based learning, the basis of our education program Wonder of Learningâ˘, weâve got a book for that! Curious Blueberry the Carousel Horse follows Blueberry and her friends as their world opens up when children begin asking questions. Youâll do the same with cues throughout the book to ask your little ones open-ended questions. Plus, thereâs a bonus section that provides even more inquiry-based learning prompts. Visit GoddardSchool.com to purchase a copy today!
At The Goddard SchoolÂŽ of The Goddard School - Durham, we love seeing all of the creative lunches your children bring to School. We also know that packing lunch can be tedious for many reasons. Make it a little more fun with these great lunch hacks for busy families!
đ Freeze foods like yogurt, apple sauce pouches and juice boxes ahead of time. Theyâll thaw in time for lunch!
đ Use cupcake liners to separate food in lunch boxes.
đ Make your own crustless sandwiches with a mason jar, round cookie cutter or crimper.
đ Place plastic wrap over foods that may leak, like watermelon or salad dressing, in a bento-style lunch box.
đ Slice a slit into a banana to help your child peel it easier. Donât slice too much because you donât want it to brown. Extra credit: Write a cute note or draw a silly face on the banana peel with edible markers or a toothpick!
08/12/2024
At The Goddard School - Durham, weâre deep in preparation for back-to-school season! We canât wait to welcome everyone back, but we know that the shift in routine can sometimes be hard on little ones. Here are some helpful tips to help make the transition a little easier for your whole family: https://bit.ly/4drwbBD
08/06/2024
The Goddard SchoolÂŽ has published a book! đ đ Follow Blueberry the Carousel Horse and her friends as their world opens up when children begin asking interesting questions. This book highlights the power of curiosity, which is the basis of Goddardâs proprietary education program, Wonder of Learningâ˘. At The Goddard School - Durham, we know that by letting children ask questions and make their own discoveries, thatâs when real learning happens. As you read this interactive story, youâll see this happen in real-time with your own children. Purchase a copy today: https://bit.ly/3WN9aDv
Today is National Friendship Day! One of the units in our Wonder of Learning curriculum will have our students explore the question "What makes a good friend?" In this video, Goddard Students shared their answers to this inquiry!
Visit The Goddard SchoolÂŽ website to learn more about our Wonder of Learning curriculum: https://bit.ly/3A0JQ4a
07/29/2024
Donât forget to register for the free Parenting with Goddard webinar on Wednesday, July 31 at 1 PM ET. Youâll learn how innovative preschools like The Goddard School - Durham, are preparing your children for the world of today and tomorrow. Register now: https://bit.ly/4fgE7r1
Children experience all the same emotions as adults, but they arenât yet equipped with the tools to handle those feelings. The first step toward understanding their big feelings is helping them learn how to recognize and name their emotions. At The Goddard School - Durham we like asking open-ended questions like âWhat is something that makes you happy or sad?â or âCan you show me what face you make when you are happy, sad or angry?â This gives children the opportunity to share their emotions and show what they know about them. This exercise had Goddard students using emojis to identify each emotion in honor of World Emoji Day. đđđđĽđ´ Give it a try with your little one!
Children experience all the same emotions as adults, but they arenât yet equipped with the tools to handle those feelings. The first step toward understanding their big feelings is helping them learn how to recognize and name their emotions. Asking them open-ended questions like âWhat is something that makes you happy or sad?â or âCan you show me what face you make when you are happy, sad or angry?â gives children the opportunity to share their emotions and show what they know about them. This exercise had Goddard students using emojis to identify each emotion in honor of World Emoji Day. đđđđĽđ Give it a try with your little one!
Did you know that between the ages of 2 and 5 years old, children ask an average of 40,000 questions? We say, bring them on! Our Wonder of Learning⢠education program, found only at The Goddard SchoolŽ, is the most innovative, well-researched program on the market, focused on how children learn best: through play, exploration and following their natural curiosity. By asking questions and finding their own answers (then asking more questions!), children develop a lifelong love of learning.
Have you heard? The Goddard School - Durham has the most innovative, well-researched education program on the market! Wonder of Learningâ˘, found only at The Goddard SchoolÂŽ, focuses on how children learn best: through play, exploration and following their natural curiosity. Every lesson starts with a question to encourage your child to seek information and deeper understanding. Because weâre helping create the foundation for their lifelong love of learning! Visit GoddardSchool.com to learn more about this amazing program!
07/11/2024
Splash day > any other day
07/09/2024
In this ever-changing world, is your preschool doing enough to fully prepare your child for the future? Join us on Wednesday, July 31 at 1 PM ET for a free webinar about how cutting-edge early childhood education can robustly prepare your child for the world they live in today and the world of tomorrow. This live event will be an engaging and exciting discussion about the future of education and how The Goddard SchoolÂŽ can set your child up for success. Register on our website:
Parenting with Goddard Webinar July 2024 In this ever-changing world, is your preschool doing enough to fully prepare your child for the future? Have you wondered about the skills they will need to successfully navigate K-12 education and eventually the job market? This webinar will share how cutting-edge early childhood education can robu...
07/09/2024
At The Goddard School - Durham our education program, enrichment activities and overall approach to early childhood education and development is some of the most innovative on the market. We do this to prepare your children for the world of today and tomorrow. To learn more about how weâre future-proofing your childâs education, join a free webinar on Wednesday, July 31 at 1 PM ET. This live event will be an engaging and exciting discussion about the future of education and how The Goddard SchoolÂŽ is setting your child up for success. Visit The Goddard School website to register: https://bit.ly/3zvTBqE
Wishing your family a safe, happy and healthy 4th of July!
Entomologist, plumber, parent, cheerleader ⌠these Goddard students have big dreams for their future! đ đđŁđđ¨ At The Goddard SchoolÂŽ, we love supporting your children so that they can make these dreams a reality! What does your little one want to be when they grow up?
06/24/2024
Look at these cuties through the years â from their first day at Goddard to the last. Whatâs your Goddard gradâs favorite memory with us? đ
06/20/2024
Today is the official start to summer which is a great time for outdoor play with your little one. At The Goddard SchoolÂŽ we like to cool down with water play! Here are six water activities to enjoy in the summer sun (no pool required): https://bit.ly/3KFUrnf
đ¸: The Goddard School of Alpharetta (Windward)
06/20/2024
Today is the official start to summer which is a great time for outdoor play with your little one. At The Goddard School - Durham, we like to cool down with water play! Here are six water activities to enjoy in the summer sun (no pool required): https://bit.ly/3KFUrnf
What is the silliest question your child has ever asked is? Tell us in the comments đ˝
We donut think youâll be able to resist this one! đŠ To celebrate Fatherâs Day, weâre giving 10 lucky dads a $10 gift card to enjoy some sweet treats on us.
Hereâs how to enter:
đŠ Like this post
đŠ Follow
đŠ Tag at least one Dad in the comments that would enjoy some donuts!
This giveaway is sponsored by Goddard Systems, LLC. Giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram. Giveaway ends at approximately 11:59 pm ET on June 16, 2024. Winners will be selected on or about June 17, 2024, and notified via direct message on or about June 18, 2024. Void where prohibited.
06/08/2024
In honor of National Best Friends Day, check out these photos of Goddard graduates who are still friends all these years later!
Best friends really are made at GoddardâĽď¸ Do you have Goddard grads who are still friends? Drop your photos in the comments!
Repost: The Goddard School of Bel Air, MD
06/06/2024
The Goddard School of Alexandria (Old Town), VA, is now open! Congratulations to owners Akhil and Madhu Govil. This is the fourth location for the co-owners, who also own The Goddard School of Ashburn, The Goddard School of Ashburn Leesburg, and The Goddard School of Waldorf.
As owners & grandparents, their goal is to continue to provide a foundation of learning to all the young children in Alexandria who are the beacon of the great future. They are excited for the opportunity and look forward to serving the Old Town Alexandria community.
Visit their website to learn more: https://bit.ly/4c3TelT
06/04/2024
At The Goddard SchoolÂŽ, we believe every color belongs in the world, just like every child! Our Schools are spaces where children feel loved, seen and valued for who they are because we provide a safe community where everyone belongs.
Itâs National Play Outside Day! At The Goddard School - Durham, playing outside is in our DNA. Enjoy this day with your family by letting your child lead. Maybe they want to blow bubbles, make mudpies or go on a bug hunt! As long as youâre outside together, the fun will follow. Check out some fun outdoor play activities that you can do with your preschooler on The Goddard SchoolÂŽ website: https://bit.ly/4dYLUt1
Did you know that the first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day? Now that summer is here, thereâs no better time to celebrate! Explore your local park, make mudpies in your backyard or pop bubbles in the sky. As long as youâre outside the fun will follow. Check out some fun outdoor play activities that you can do with your preschooler on The Goddard SchoolÂŽ website: https://bit.ly/455Ucek
05/30/2024
Happy National Creativity Day! đ¨â¨
Creativity is all about giving children the freedom to make and play on their own. An activity we love at Goddard is painting with anything BUT a paintbrush! đď¸ Whether itâs string, fork, or feathers, children can use everyday objects to create extraordinary works of art. Creativity is child-led, so let your child's imagination run wild as they learn how to innovate while they create!
The Goddard School of Pittsburgh, Downtown
05/24/2024
If you couldnât attend the Parenting with Goddard Mental Health Matters webinar, you can still watch it! Visit The Goddard SchoolÂŽ website to register for free access to the recording: https://bit.ly/3WPVVT6
05/23/2024
The Goddard School of Bel Air received a special visit from former Goddard grads! This preschool class is where their friendships all began đ Thirteen years later and their preschool teacher, Miss Sarah, still teaches in the same classroom they all attended.
Read more about this visit here: https://bit.ly/4bOPdRv
Today is World Day for Cultural Diversity! đ
Whether it's learning 'hello' in different languages, or exploring new customs and traditions, at Goddard, we're fostering a sense of curiosity and acceptance in your little ones. Together, we're building a future where every culture is celebrated, every language is spoken, and every heart connected âĽď¸
Enjoy this video of the students at The Goddard School of Falls Church learning to say 'hello' in different languages during their International week last month!
05/16/2024
Itâs all in how you sell it đ What food did you have to rebrand for your picky eater to eat it?
05/14/2024
Thereâs still time to register for our free Parenting with Goddard webinar on May 22 at 1 PM ET! Youâll hear from Chief Academic Officer Dr. Lauren Loquasto and Clinical Professor of Child Psychology at Yale University Dr. Kyle Pruett as they share what mental health means for families.
Visit our website to register today: https://bit.ly/4bv7fYZ
05/14/2024
Donât forget to register for the free Parenting with Goddard webinar, Mental Health Matters, available on May 22 at 1 PM ET. Join Chief Academic Officer of The Goddard SchoolÂŽ Dr. Lauren Loquasto and Clinical Professor of Child Psychology at Yale University Dr. Kyle Pruett as they share what mental health means for families. Visit The Goddard SchoolÂŽ website to register today: https://bit.ly/3w47zyR
⨠MOTHERâS DAY GIVEAWAY! â¨
What do moms want? Sleep! What can we give them? Caffeine! To celebrate Motherâs Day, 10 lucky moms will receive a $10 gift card to their fave coffee shop.
Hereâs how to enter:
â Like this post
â Follow
â Leave a comment and tag another Mom who might also enjoy a coffee pick-me-up!
This giveaway is sponsored by Goddard Systems, LLC. Giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram. Giveaway ends at approximately 11:59 pm ET on May 12, 2024. Winners will be selected on or about May 13, 2024, and notified via direct message on or about May 14, 2024. Void where prohibited.
05/10/2024
Look at some of the ways Goddard Schools and families showered their teachers with extra love this Teacher Appreciation Week! â¤ď¸ How did you celebrate your child's teacher this week?
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The Goddard School of Burlington
The Goddard School of Chester (Rivers Bend)
The Goddard School of Norwood
The Goddard School of Peach Tree City
The Goddard School of Sparks
The Goddard School of Woodbridge
The Goddard School of Decatur
The Goddard School of San Antonio
The Goddard School of Cu***ng (North)
The Goddard School of Woodbridge
05/09/2024
Goddard School franchisees have so much love for their teachers. Here are some of the kind things they had to say in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. What words would you use to describe your child's teacher? Tell us in the comments below!
The Goddard School of Wexford, PA
The Goddard School of Frederick, MD
The Goddard School of Alpharetta (Windward), GA
The Goddard School of Fairfield, NJ
The Goddard School of Schwenksville, PA
05/08/2024
Teacher Appreciation Week is on at full throttle! We had such a wonderful time hanging out together after work, painting away and team building. Thank you to our AMAZING teachers and faculty for all you do!! đĽ°
05/06/2024
How many ways do we love our teachers? Too many to count! Teacher Appreciation Week is a big deal around here from themed lunches to catered breakfasts and spa days we love showing our teachers how much they mean to us. Here are a few ways you can say thanks to your childâs teachers this week. If you need more appreciation inspiration, visit The Goddard SchoolÂŽ website: https://bit.ly/49WARgB
đ Create a thank you card with your child
đ Gift them personalized items like reusable water bottles or notebooks
đ Record your child talking about why they love their teacher
đ Buy them coffee, tea
Letâs kick off Teacher Appreciation Week with a special message from our chairman and CEO, Dennis R. Maple. Thank you, Goddard School teachers for everything you do â you are all extraordinary! â¤ď¸
Itâs finally time to announce our Teacher of the Year grand prize winner. Drumroll please ⌠congratulations Ms. Albina from The Goddard School of Westport, CT! Ms. Albina is a pre-k teacher who constantly seeks out new and imaginative ways to engage students, fostering curiosity, critical thinking and a love of learning. Enjoy this video footage from the day she found out she won.
Congratulations, Ms. Albina and thank you for being part of the Goddard Family!
Learn more about Ms. Albina and the other 2024 Teacher of the Year Award regional winners on our website: https://bit.ly/3QkBpWM
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