The Gardner School of Herndon

Helping little hearts grow big and bright! We are grateful to nurture each child in our loving preschool environment. 💚🌟

Turn the Page! We are gearing up for the upcoming school year.

Chinese knots are a traditional handcrafted handicraft and one of the treasures of Chinese culture. Imagination class learned the significance of each knot today.

Playful learning is a powerful teaching tool! 🩷 Our experienced teachers and staff play a crucial role in creating spaces where preschoolers can master critical skills.

Here is a closer look at how we incorporate play throughout the day at TGS:
- Free Play: Free play is self-directed and unstructured. It encourages children to use their imagination.
- Benefits of Free Play: Free play allows children to lead the activity without rules, which helps develop their creativity, initiative, confidence, and leadership.
- Guided Play: Guided play allows teachers to focus children’s play around specific learning goals. Teachers offer support and ask open-ended questions that guide the next level of child-directed exploration.
- Benefits of Guided Play: Research shows that guided play is also a powerful tool for early learning. This combination of freedom, guidance, and support helps children develop a love for learning.

At The Gardner School, free play and guided play are an essential part of our daily schedule! 📆 Keep reading about both approaches here: https://bit.ly/4fywAE1

Our teachers introduced Henna to our summer campers this week.

Sweat, smile, repeat

Backed by a strong teaching philosophy and a tailored curriculum, we are here to partner with parents and assist in every way we can! 💚

Here are a few ways you can build a strong partnership with your child's teacher.

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TGS REFERRAL PROGRAM ❤️ Do you know a family who would be the perfect match for our learning community? Did you know we have a referral program? When you refer a family and they join our community, you will receive a tuition credit! Contact us for more information! 📝

Scoop, pour, and transfer activities will get those fine motor skills in motion.

Popsicles and playground play dates are our jam!

BACK TO SCHOOL: Preschool Relationships ❤️

Cultivating relationships between students, teachers, and families is an important part of everything we do. Building bonds with others provides opportunities for our little ones to learn about themselves and even helps to build character and compassion!

🗣️ Social and Emotional Learning: Our daily, intentional activities give children a chance to build strong relationships as they learn new skills.

❤️ Welcoming Environment: We create an atmosphere designed to ensure every child feels welcomed, valued, and supported. Our curriculum embraces different learning styles and abilities.

🤝 Model Social Skills: By demonstrating kindness, respect, and effective communication, our teachers help children learn how to interact positively with others.

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Our school combines decades of experience in early childhood learning and development to lay a solid foundation for a child’s success in life. ❤️

We are now enrolling for the fall! ✏️🎒❤️ We are excited to welcome your little one to our school! Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/3WsN0pY

When a new baby joins the family, it’s a very exciting time! 👶🚼🍼

It’s also the start of a brand new journey for your preschooler. But like any transition, your preschooler will be able to adjust with you by their side! Here are some strategies you can lean on when helping your preschooler adapt to life with their new little brother or sister.

What are your favorite animals? Our campers dressed up as their favorite animals and insects today.

Keep calm and slime on! Exploration class got creative with superhero slime today.

Happy Independence Day!

Our summer campers allowed their imaginations to run wild this week. Thank you to SmileyFace face painting for visiting us!

Our students learn to problem-solve and practice fine motor skills while playing! 🧩

Acceleration B created some “Fizzy” fun fireworks to highlight the 4th of July holiday.

Start the week with smiles and share what our school means to your family in a Google review! Join other TGS parents by clicking the link below to share your experience: https://bit.ly/3SInL05

Learning together can be fun! Here are a few tips to incorporate learning into everyday tasks. ✅📝

Let the magic unfold before our eyes.

Another fantastic day at TGS Herndon! Funtastic fitness showed us how to move and groove.

Puffy paint for the win! Exploration class had so much fun exploring colors and textures today.

It’s the first official day of summer and we’re kicking the season off with smiles! 😎 Join other TGS parents and share what our school means to your family in a Google review! Use the link below to get started: https://bit.ly/3SInL05