The Gardner School of Edina

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

Morning feet painting! We ❤️ sensory projects!

08/19/2026

📚 Calling all passionate educators! 🍎✨

The Gardner School of Edina is growing, and we’d love to meet you! Join us for our Teacher Open House to connect with our team, learn about current teaching opportunities, and discover what makes The Gardner School such a special place to work.

📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
📍 The Gardner School of Minnetonka
6040 Clearwater Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55343

Come explore how you can be part of shaping lives and creating joy every day. 💙 We can’t wait to meet you!

Register here: https://indeedhi.re/4bSYWsI

08/17/2026

Some of the biggest preschool milestones are the ones that are easiest to miss. 💛

It’s not always about counting higher, writing letters, or mastering new skills. Sometimes, growth looks like joining a group at playtime, expressing a feeling with words, solving a small problem independently, or confidently saying goodbye at drop-off.

These everyday moments are signs that children are building independence, confidence, communication skills, and meaningful connections—all important parts of getting ready for what comes next.

So celebrate the little things. They might be bigger milestones than they seem. 🌱✨

08/15/2026

2026 Preschool Prom! Thank you to Grant Jones Entertainment ❤️

08/11/2026

Kindergarten readiness is about so much more than ABCs and 123s. 🎒✨

From building independence and following routines to communicating feelings, making friends, and working through challenges, the skills children develop during their early years can help them step into kindergarten with confidence.

Every conversation, story, playdate, and new experience helps prepare them for the exciting adventures ahead. 💛

08/10/2026

Exploring celestial objects! 🌕⭐️☄️

08/07/2026

Community grows through connections. 💚

Many families discover The Gardner School because of recommendations from friends, neighbors, and the families who know us best—you!

If you know a family exploring preschool or early childhood education, we'd love for you to share your TGS experience. As a thank you, families can receive a $500 tuition credit for each referred child who enrolls through our referral program.

Help another family discover a place where children learn, grow, and thrive.

🔗 Learn more and share your referral: www.thegardnerschool.com/TGSreferral

08/05/2026

Happy Tie Dye Day! Showing off our cute shirts we made!

08/04/2026

Every "I can do it!" moment starts with a little encouragement. 💛

Building independence doesn't have to mean big milestones. Let your preschooler choose their outfit, help set the table, clean up toys, or tackle a simple task before stepping in to help. These small moments build confidence, problem-solving skills, and resilience that will last far beyond the preschool years. 🌟

Sometimes the greatest gift we can give our children is the chance to try. Even if it takes a little longer. 💚