Goshen Friends School Welcomes the Community to Free Preschool & Kindergarten Fun Fair & Open House (May 13)

Goshen Friends School, located at 814 N. Chester Road in West Chester, will be hosting a free preschool and kindergarten fun fair and open house on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. The rain-or-shine event will take place on the grounds of the school's 10-acre campus.

At the morning event, both parents and children will be able to meet Goshen Friends' preschool and kindergarten teachers, tour the classrooms, and learn more about the school's decades-long tradition of nurturing the whole child. The event will also include a host of fun activities for children, including:

• Crafts
• Games
• Moon bounce
• Open play on the school's two playgrounds
• Healthy snacks

"We're excited to welcome everyone in the community to come visit us, enjoy a morning of fun activities, and learn more about our programs for preschoolers and kindergarteners ages 2–5," said Mimi Ackers, Director of Admissions at Goshen Friends.

“Goshen Friends is also excited to announce our expanded options starting in fall 2017,” noted Michelle Blackwell, Head of School. “Students enrolled in any of next year’s Pre-K and kindergarten classes can choose to extend their day to 3 p.m., three or five days a week. In addition, children enrolled in the 3-year-old programs will have full-day options through an enhanced program in Extended Care, where they will enjoy a structured curriculum based on a thematic approach to learning, with lessons in cooking, science, art and outdoor education. Families can choose as few as one and as many as five full days in the afternoon program.”

About Goshen Friends School

Goshen Friends School is an independent Quaker school. The school's preschool and kindergarten program is based on the philosophy that children learn through dynamic play. Students are engaged in a variety of activities designed to help them grow academically, creatively, and socially. Goshen's experienced preschool and kindergarten teachers honor every child’s individual spirit, helping them to grow independently while teaching the value in friendships and teamwork. The school offers:

• A multi-disciplinary curriculum that builds early math and language arts skills as well as fine and gross motor abilities
• Weekly music classes
• Enrichment opportunities from guest teachers exposing children to dance, martial arts, natural sciences, lessons in multicultural studies, and more
• An emphasis on outdoor play on the 10-acre campus and unique playgrounds
• 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-day options for children ranging in age from 2 to 5 (youngest students must be 3 years old by February 2018)
• Low student-to-teacher ratios capping at 7:1

To learn more, visit the school's website and Facebook page. Register for the event online.