The Fours program at GSES provides students with multiple opportunities to learn through joyful discovery, hands-on projects, and strengthening peer relationships. Children at this age are developing deeper friendships and relationships with their peers. The need for children to develop healthy social and emotional skills continues to be important as children prepare for success at the elementary level. Adult support, mediation, and guidance are essential for children to learn compassion, empathy and self-control. Inside the classroom, the students are given leadership opportunities through weekly job assignments. Our focus is on learning in a play-based environment following essential learning goals to prepare students for kindergarten and beyond.
The Fours Team
Pictured from L to R: Angela Bearden, Lead Teacher; Ellie Hovre, Assistant Teacher
Pictured from L to R: Elizabeth Fehr, Lead Teacher, Sara Arnold, Assistant Teacher
Pictured from L to R: Katherine Allen, Assistant Teacher; Catherine Weiss, Lead Teacher
110
Years of Combined Experience
Program Highlight
Grinch Day in the Fours program is always a fun and silly day that the children adore! Everyone wears green or any outfit that resembles the Whos from Whoville, including silly hair or headbands. This is a very green day that includes a fun Grinch art project and a special green treat. Even the glue magically becomes green on Grinch Day!
Fours students spend a full hour playing outside every day. Our playground has been updated to provide more opportunity to explore with nature, while students cultivate friendships and learn important social and emotional skills.
