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Goshen Friends School to Host Free Preschool Open House and Family Fun Fair on May 14
Visit the school for crafts, games, a moon bounce, open play on the 10-acre campus, and tours of the school's preschool classrooms.
Goshen Friends School, located at 814 N. Chester Road in West Chester, will be hosting a free preschool open house and fun fair on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. The rain-or-shine event will take place on the grounds of the school's 10-acre campus.
"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 ages 2–5," said Mimi Ackers, Director of Admissions at Goshen Friends.
At the morning event, both parents and children will be able to meet Goshen Friends' preschool 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:
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- Crafts
- Games
- Moon bounce
- Open play on the school's two playgrounds
- Healthy snacks
About Goshen Friends School: Goshen Friends School is an independent Quaker school serving students in preschool through grade 5. The school's preschool 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 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 2017)
- Low student-to-teacher ratios capping at 7:1
To learn more, visit the school's website and Facebook page.
