At The Goddard School® located in Alpharetta, in Historic Crabapple, we have much to offer children, their parents, and our staff.

Our Enrichment Programs are included as a part of our curriculum. These programs are taught by our Goddard School teachers who have received specialized training in order to include them as part of our daily program.

Our Enrichment Programs include:

• Brain Gym: Simple activities for whole brain learning. Movements in the classroom using Brain Gym as a tool to integrate the brain before learning, work, or sports activities, as well as during breaks. The benefits include improvement in learning, vision, memory, expression, and movement abilities. The Brain Gym Midline Movements helps to fill in gaps in early motor development and/or help us to reconnect with our natural ability to move and learn. Early sensorimotor experiences contribute to the structure of a child’s cognitive skills. Connections between neurons develop as the child seeks to understand the work through sensory exploration and through movement.
• Yoga: Wai Lana’s Little Yogis – offering fun and healthy yoga
• Kids Organics: Children’s snacks and lunches are prepared on–site by our own Chef featuring organic food products through our CSA – children participate in the preparation of their snacks to feel proud about their food options - each day also features a SPECIAL SURPRISE!!!
• Computer Lab
• Music & Movement: Music Preludes: Studies have shown that music stimulates children's brains while helping them to express their feelings, investigate rhythm, and explore other cultures.
• Canine Assistants:  Our canine friends join us weekly for reading sessions to relax children’s reading anxiety and help their reading skills expand.
• Physical Fitness: B.A.S.E. (Balance, Agility, Strength, and Endurance): The objective of the Goddard B.A.S.E. Fitness Program is to expose children to the skills necessary to support their active lives, to develop positive self-esteem, and to set the foundation for a healthy life-style.
• Sign Language: Time to Sign® Program: Over the past ten years studies have consistently demonstrated that sign facilitates children's ability to communicate with words.
• Spanish: Trampoline™ Learning Programs for Young Minds: The Explorer Program by Trampoline™ introduces children to the Spanish language and culture. With hundreds of games, songs, and activities, the Explorer Program provides hours of learning and fun.
• World Cultures: Multi-cultural diversity becomes reality as children embark on "voyages" where children explore the continents of the world.

We also offer programs in addition to our curriculum:

• CPAA: An adaptive assessment of major grade-appropriate language arts and mathematics concepts in Pre-Kindergarten through third grade. It is administered on the computer, which is a child friendly, animated format that keeps students motivated and engaged.
• Sports: for ages 2 and up, offered by Champ Sports.  Sports encourages gross motor skills, coordination, self esteem and team building.
• Basketball:  for ages 2 and up.  Improve hand/eye coordination, lead by American Basketball Association Pro.
• Cheerleading: for ages 2 and up.  Learn beginning tumbling and cheer songs.
• Tap & Ballet: for ages 2-6, offered by Kids in Motion. Kids will learn basic steps and skills to age-appropriate music, while using fun props and step-by=step learning technique.
• Tumblebus: on site gymnastics for ages 2-6. Offering every area of gymnastics in mini-form including bars, beam, vault, trampoline, ropes, rings, climbing apparatus, and more.
• Karate: to promote discipline and self confidence. Students learn such lessons as: Karate begins and ends with courtesy, Actions have consequences, and We are responsible.
• Art Prodigy: Art Prodigy is more than a method that teaches people how to draw, students learn to concentrate, make decisions, solve problems, and develop greater hand-eye coordination.
• Piano: a fun an unique musical adventure for children. 
• Chess Club: Blitz Chess, Bug House Chess, Blindfolded Chess- taught with video and manual demonstrations.
• Reading Foundations Program: focused, leveled reading including individual TAG opportunities

We also offer our SIP (Sensory Integration Playroom) Room - a program that incorporates sensory integration techniques into the preschool’s daily learning program and curriculum. Developed in conjunction with experts and specialists in OT, Speech and Natural Health Solution therapies, Goddard’s Sensory Integration Playroom encourages children to explore the full use of their sensory experiences including auditory, visual, kinetic, vestibular, and proprioceptive in a safe and loving environment.

Using the Goddard FLEX learning curriculum as a foundation, the SIP is designed to support the sensory development of all children. It enables the school to observe behaviors and focus on the success of the child, all while gaining a better understanding of how to teach to the child. The SIP offers a team of experts, on-site therapists, socialization skills, organic lunch program, and sensory processing activities.

At The Goddard School we work with local vendors and services to improve the quality of life both at school and at home.

• Local Food Stop: providing fresh, local, organic produce for our school lunches and families
• Children’s Special Services, LLC: providing occupation therapy services for children who learn differently. Serving children & specializing in handwriting, life skills, and developmental issues.
• Cobblestone Therapy Group: providing specialized assessments and treatment in the areas of speech/language therapy and occupational therapy.
• Sensations, Therafun: offering a wide range of services to families to satisfy the sensory needs of their children. It gives parents, kids, and therapists and additional place for therapy that is fun for kids and their families.
• Natural Health Solutions: a comprehensive alternative health care clinic where simplicity gets results. Offering Naturopathy, Homeopathy, NAET, Quantum Neurology, Active Release Technique, and more.

Looking for a private home-like setting offering a warm, loving Kindergarten learning environment for your child? Enroll today for our enriching Kindergarten Program.

• Small class size
• Structured curriculum with ample time for individual learning
• Daily Activity Reports detailing your child’s day
• Goddard Quality Assurance certified School
• Sign Language, Spanish, German, and Music - all included in your child's tuition
• Program hours: 8:30am – 2:30pm

 *** We offer an After-School Program for elementary age children.

• Structured music program and creative art activities daily.
• Extra-curricular activities offered every day.

 For our parents we offer:

• Daily Communication
• Daily Activity Reports for all ages
• Special Events
• Curriculum Communication
• Lesson plans in classrooms

 Monthly Communication

• Updates on what’s happening in our school
• Notices of up and coming special events
• Newsletters

 Semi-Annual Communication

• Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Student Portfolio Checklists to monitor progress for transitions

 For our staff we offer:

• Assistance in obtaining your CDA
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Benefits such as Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid training at Goddard University
• Holiday gifts and celebrations

The Goddard School® is committed to the health and safety of children through Quality Assurance and an enhanced security system. Little fingers are protected courtesy of Fingersafe®. Fingersafe® produces door hinge guards that prevent children's fingers from being pinched at the hinged end of doors.

Come see what the Goddard difference is all about!