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The Goddard School Welcome to The Goddard School! Our goal is to be a resource for families and a community where parents can share information and learn from each other.

Creating tomorrows leaders... The Goddard School of Freehold is located at 350 Pond Rd, Rte9 (behind Trader Joes/Staples) and serves the communities of Freehold, Manalapan, Marlboro and all surrounding towns in Monmouth County.

08/11/2026

Even more things preschoolers understand better than adults…

🍱meal prep by someone else (a la )
🖊️putting your name on everything (thank you )
🕺🏼random dance parties
🤫Saying what you really think

What’d we miss??👇

08/04/2026

Your Daily Sheet the Musical 🕺

Raise your hands if you can finish the lyrics: 🎵“They're your friendly neighborhood spiders, and they're teamwork can’t ...
08/01/2026

Raise your hands if you can finish the lyrics: 🎵“They're your friendly neighborhood spiders, and they're teamwork can’t be ___”🕷️🙋🏽‍♀️

07/28/2026

Every Goddard class has their own schedule, but here’s a peek of how a day can look:

9am: Morning meeting ☀️
Songs, check-ins and questions spark curiosity and connection.

11am: Outdoor Learning & Play 🍃
Climb, dig, build and explore the natural world.

12pm: Lunch! 🍎
Time to refuel and connect.

3pm: Learning Centers 🎨
Choice-driven play builds independence and imagination.

07/27/2026

The thing about a Goddard preschooler is they’re going to be curious. Keep the questions coming 👏

07/22/2026

Personally, we’d hire them as videographers 📹

07/20/2026

Kindergarten readiness can show up in everyday moments, not just big milestones. A few signals to notice:

1. They’re building confidence to try things independently. Examples: walking into a room first, asking for help, or giving something new a try.

2. They’re starting to recognize the letters in their name, even if they’re not reading just yet.

3. They’re showing care and responsibility at home. This could include things like helping pack a bag, feeding a pet, putting away toys, or getting through part of their routine with a little more ease.

Every child grows at their own pace - and readiness looks different for every family. Their preschool teachers can be a great partner in noticing strengths, celebrating progress, and helping you think through what comes next.

07/15/2026

Put them in the lineup, coach 👀⚾️🎶

07/08/2026

When our preschoolers are creative, curious, caring, and MORE >

07/08/2026

Dream job of the week: Glitter House Painter 🏠✨ While ambitions may change, the confidence they build through learning, exploring, and trying new things is here to stay.

Teaching little ones about gratitude through storytelling is an excellent way to help them understand the concept. At Th...
11/22/2023

Teaching little ones about gratitude through storytelling is an excellent way to help them understand the concept. At The Goddard School - Freehold - Rt 9 we love books about gratitude. Here are some of our favorites!

Ages 0-2:
📚 Thanks A Lot written by Raffi and illustrated by Jaime Kim
📚 My Heart Fills with Happiness written by Monique Gray Smith and illustrated by Julie Flett

Ages 3-6:
📚 Gracias/Thanks written by Pat Mora and illustrated by John Parra
📚 Thank you, Omu! written and illustrated by Oge Mora

Visit The Goddard School® website for more great recommendations: https://bit.ly/3AC6SM1

11/20/2023

Gratitude is a complex topic for little ones to understand that goes deeper than just saying, “thank you.” Watch this video clip from The Goddard School® Chief Adademic Officer, Dr. Lauren Loquasto, as she explains what it means when children really understand this concept. Then read this great blog post on The Goddard School® website for age-appropriate ways to teach children about gratitude: https://bit.ly/3SItjJn

11/14/2023

Sensory bags are amazing tools that help your little ones learn about the world around them through their senses. As they poke and squish the bag, they’re developing fine-motor, language, cognitive and social-emotional skills.

Check out The Goddard School® website to make your own fall-themed sensory bag: https://bit.ly/3AC6SM1

The Goddard School - Freehold - Rt 9 parents, have your little ones done something scarier?
10/26/2023

The Goddard School - Freehold - Rt 9 parents, have your little ones done something scarier?

Fall is fun for everyone, but picking an age-appropriate activity can be tricky, so we’ve picked a few tried-and-true fa...
10/24/2023

Fall is fun for everyone, but picking an age-appropriate activity can be tricky, so we’ve picked a few tried-and-true favorites!

Visit The Goddard School® website to find even more fall fun for every age: https://bit.ly/3AC6SM1

The Pumpkin Party is almost over! But there’s still time to submit your 🎃 masterpiece for a chance to be featured on God...
10/19/2023

The Pumpkin Party is almost over! But there’s still time to submit your 🎃 masterpiece for a chance to be featured on Goddard’s national social media. You have until October 27 to enter, so set aside some time with your child and get creative.

Go to The Goddard School® website for inspiration and to submit your pumpkin pics: https://bit.ly/3AC6SM1

Get your child excited for Halloween by helping them make their own costume this year! Grab some simple supplies like ca...
10/17/2023

Get your child excited for Halloween by helping them make their own costume this year! Grab some simple supplies like cardboard boxes and paint and get creative together!

👻 Blocks
Paint a large cardboard box in your child’s favorite color. Cut holes for their head and arms. Then glue plastic or Styrofoam cups to the front of the box and you’ve created your own building block!
👻 Crayon
Dress your child in their favorite color from head to toe. Then buy a party hat in a matching color (or make your own using construction paper) and your child is transformed into their favorite color crayon.
👻 Marathon runner
Is your toddler’s favorite pastime running? Dress them up in their comfiest running outfit and then print out a number to stick on their shirt — now they’re ready to run a candy marathon.
👻 Race car (or any wheeled vehicle)
Transform cardboard boxes into something with wheels! The best thing about “boxtumes” is they’re adaptable, which means you can make them to fit your child’s physical needs.

Share a picture of your child’s costume in the comments!

If you couldn’t attend the What the [bleep]?! webinar, you can still watch it! Visit The Goddard School® website to regi...
10/12/2023

If you couldn’t attend the What the [bleep]?! webinar, you can still watch it! Visit The Goddard School® website to register for free access to the recording: https://bit.ly/3AlaodJ

10/11/2023

Is it just us, or is there something bear-y unusual happening at School?

Today is Bring Your Teddy Bear to School Day and at The Goddard School - Freehold - Rt 9 we’re excited to welcome lots of fuzzy new guests to our classrooms! 🐻

What is your child most excited to share with their teddy bear today?

10/04/2023

Goddard’s annual Pumpkin Party is upon us! 🎃It’s an all-ages bash with no carving required — and your masterpiece could be featured on The Goddard School national social media channels!

Get inspired by these ideas and start crafting together. Just remember to submit a picture at GoddardSchool.com before October 27. We can’t wait to see your boo-tiful designs! https://bit.ly/3H3IdUa

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350 Pond Road
Freehold, NJ
07728

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+17323036996

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