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Gambrills

4s & 5s Program

Kindergarten readiness and academic depth, preparing children for kindergarten and beyond.

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Kindergarten Ready, and Then Some

Right Start's 4s & 5s program in Gambrills centers on kindergarten readiness and academic depth, preparing children for the expectations of kindergarten and beyond. Instruction uses visual modeling, small-group learning, and hands-on application of skills, with a more advanced, structured curriculum that introduces early reading, writing, mathematics, and science exploration.

Children learn to think critically, follow multi-step directions, complete independent work, and collaborate with peers, alongside continued social-emotional development. Within our mixed-age learning model, older students develop confidence, independence, and early leadership skills that support long-term school success.

What Your Child Will Learn

Learning Areas in Our 4s & 5s Classroom

Reading & Phonics

Letter sounds, blending, sight words, and early reading of simple sentences.

Writing & Fine Motor

Proper pencil grip, name writing, tracing, and forming letters and numbers with confidence.

Math & Number Sense

Counting to 100, number recognition, simple addition, patterns, measurement, and shapes.

Science & Discovery

Hands-on experiments, nature study, and asking questions about how the world works.

Social & Emotional Skills

Cooperation, self-regulation, following multi-step directions, and problem-solving with friends.

Kindergarten Readiness

Classroom routines, listening skills, independence, and the confidence to walk into kindergarten ready.

A Day in Our Classroom

The Rhythm of a 4s & 5s Day

1

Arrival & Morning Meeting

Greetings, calendar, weather, and a preview of the day's learning goals.

2

Literacy & Math Blocks

Phonics, handwriting, sight words, and number work in small teacher-led groups.

3

Meals, Snacks & Outdoor Play

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are all served at school, with active play on the playground in between.

4

Centers, Projects & Story Time

Science, art, dramatic play, and read-alouds that build curiosity and kindergarten readiness.

Community Connection

Right Start Community Connection

Families from Gambrills, Millersville, Crofton, Crownsville, and Odenton choose Right Start for our 4s & 5s program, and many drive to us from farther away, including Bowie and Annapolis. We believe a strong early education is worth the trip, and our Gambrills location is an easy drive from Routes 3, 97, and 32.

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