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Equitable Support for Students

At Gladden, we believe each child can succeed. In order to accomplish this, we offer various programs that meet students at their academic and behavioral level.

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Free Full-day Kindergarten

Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.

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Collaborative Learning

Aligned with the District’s Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) instructional model is the critical need to provide learning environments which engage students in collaborative and productive work.

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Buddy Classes

Having older and younger students interact in positive ways is especially important in a K-6 environment. Buddy classes meet monthly and connect through fun activities and games.

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Counseling Corner: 🎨 The Power of Art in Learning

Art does more than let students create—it helps them think, focus, and grow. Creative expression supports academic skills, emotional well-being, and personal growth.

💡 How Art Supports Learning:

Boosts Reading & Writing: Describing artwork builds vocabulary and organizes thoughts

Reinforces Math & Science: Patterns, symmetry, and observation develop key concepts

Builds Focus & Perseverance: Completing projects teaches patience and resilience

Encourages Critical Thinking: Experimenting and problem-solving strengthens decision-making

💛 Art and Emotional Well-Being:

Calm, Creative Outlet: Helps students relax and manage stress

Emotional Expression: Offers a way to process feelings

Connection & Confidence: Sharing artwork builds self-esteem and teamwork

🏠 At Home: Encourage arts and crafts to foster creativity, reduce screen time, and enjoy family time together.

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🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness Matters: Helping Students Focus, Calm, and Learn

Mindfulness teaches students to pause, pay attention, and stay present, helping them manage emotions, improve focus, and respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively.

💡 Benefits of Mindfulness for Students:

  • Improve focus and attention

  • Manage stress and emotions

  • Build kindness and empathy

  • Strengthen problem-solving and decision-making

🏠 Mindfulness at Home:

  • Flower & Candle Breathing: Smell the flower, blow out the candle 3–4 times

  • Box Breathing: Inhale, hold, exhale, hold for 4 seconds each side of a “box”

  • 5 Senses Grounding: Notice 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste

Teaching mindfulness early helps children develop lifelong skills for learning, emotional regulation, and well-being. A calm mind is a ready mind! 💛

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Gladden Farms Elementary is a preK-6 school offering an inspiring and enriching Computer Science immersion academic experience, and an innovative state of the art learning environment. 

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