Give your kindergartner the social emotional connection of an in-person classroom! Join the Kindergarten community at the Godine Early Learning Center in Newton and fill your child’s days with a hands-on learning experience. In-person Kindergarten runs from 9am-3pm, five days a week with early drop-off and extended-day options available.
The school’s child-led curriculum will help your child:
- Create the foundation for lifelong learning through letters and sounds, reading, self-expression through writing and pictures and an understanding of how number systems work together.
- Build strong social skills such as flexibility, cooperation, empathy, understanding and self-control.
- Develop a sense of independence and a rich understanding of their role as a member within a larger community.
Your child will grow socially and emotionally, all while having fun in an in-person warm, safe and inclusive learning environment. JCC Greater Boston is committed to the health, safety and well-being of all of our children and their families. The Godine Early Learning Center re-opened in June and meets and exceeds all current health and safety guidelines.
Sample Daily Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 8-9:15am | Open play or outside recess |
| 9:15-9:30am | Morning meeting: a chance to greet each other, share about ourselves, and play games |
| 9:30-10am | Read aloud and independent reading |
| 10-10:15am | Morning snack |
| 10:15-11am | Literacy lessons and writing workshops |
| 11am-12pm | Outside recess on the playground and exploration throughout the woods behind the school |
| 12-12:30pm | Lunch |
| 12:30-12:50pm | Quiet time: children have a choice of reading, writing, drawing, or resting |
| 12:50-1pm | Read aloud: this time will be used to read books that model social skills such as empathy, flexibility, kindness, and patience |
| 1-2pm | Math lessons |
| 2-2:15pm | Afternoon snack |
| 2:15-2:30 | Afternoon meeting: this time is used to address any issues that may have come up, reflect on the day, and check in on the calendar |
| 2:30-3pm | Open play: children choose what they would like to play on their own or with one partner |
| 3pm | Extended day options available |
