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About Good Shepherd Nursery School in Medway, MA
At our center, we believe in fostering respect and responsibility in our young charges. We strive to instill in each child the values of respect for self and others, self-reliance, and cooperation. We create an environment that is safe and supportive, while providing meaningful activities and experiences to lay the groundwork for future learning. Our Christian values and commitment to the well-being of children also provide the foundation of our early childhood education program. Our nurturing staff of educators help to guide children through their learning and development, while encouraging the development of self-confidence and happiness. We believe that playing is essential for a child's development, and provide them with the opportunity to explore the world and their place in it.
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- Coed
- Preschool
Amenities
- Handicap accessible
- Playground
- Internet Access
Programs at Good Shepherd Nursery School in Medway, MA
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PRE-KINDERGARTEN
The Pre-Kindergarten program is geared to children who will probably be attending Kindergarten the following year. The emphasis is toward successful group interaction, self-awareness, body control, and beginning academic skills. The children explore their world through observation, experimentation and creativity with a wide variety of materials. Children are encouraged to participate in the establishment of classroom rules during circle time discussions, to help with the set up and alteration of the classroom areas, and to share their ideas about various policies and procedures that impact their day at school. Activities to promote school and Kindergarten readiness are an important part of our curriculum. The children in the Pre-K4 class explore the subject under study, as well as beginning academic skills, in more depth, through additional activities in math, science, literacy, and art. The children are evaluated for age appropriate skills (physical, social, emotional, and academic) throughout the school year. At all times, children are encouraged to explore new activities and knowledge at a pace driven by their interest and developmental level. Conferences with parents are held in November and April and as needed.
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PRIMARY
The Primary program is geared to children who will not be attending Kindergarten the following year. The main emphasis is on social skills: learning to be part of a group, taking turns, sharing, consideration of the rights and feelings of others, self-control, separation from parents, being assertive, taking direction from other adults, patience, self-confidence, manners, etc. The children are encouraged to participate in the establishment of classroom rules through discussions during circle time and to impact their school environment by helping to rotate toys periodically, contribute during clean-up time, and share ideas about arrangement of classroom furniture. Independence is encouraged in the areas of self-care (toileting, washing hands, dressing, cleaning up after play and snack). The children have constant supervision, and assistance is provided as necessary. The children’s developmental progress is assessed throughout the school year. Conferences with parents are held in November and April and as needed.
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Location and contact information
170 Village Street, Medway, MA, 02053