Education Center at GSUMC Welcome to Good Shepherd Education Center,
where early education and childcare
meet excellence!
Kindergarten

Age Requirement: Must be five years old by September 1 of the enrolling year.
Attend 5 days: Monday through Friday.

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The Kindergarten session is from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Curriculum will focus on the following elements:
  • Religion: Basic Christian and religious education, moral and spiritual values.
  • Language Arts: Reading readiness activities, phonics, sight word recognition, journals, storytelling, poetry, role playing, show and tell, alphabet and manuscript writing, computer activities, and foreign language appreciation.
  • Mathematics: Recognizing and writing numbers 0-31, geometry, patterns and measurement, time and money, addition and subtraction, fractions, computer activities, and touch math.
  • Science: Science appreciation, experiments and observations.
  • Creative Arts: Art activities and music appreciation, physical coordination, motor skill development , and dramatization.
  • Social Studies: Health and safety, etiquette and manners, interpersonal relationships and responsibilities, introduction to international cultures.
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Carolyn N. Carter, Director of Good Shepherd Education Center, Voice: (301) 645-7550 ~ Fax: (301) 843-4884
Email: educationcenter@gsumc.com