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Glen Burnie

4s & 5s Program

A purposeful, academically-focused learning environment that turns curiosity and growing independence into school-ready skills.

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Kindergarten Ready in Glen Burnie

Right Start of Glen Burnie's 4s & 5s program provides a purposeful, academically-focused learning environment designed to channel the energy, curiosity, and growing independence of four- and five-year-olds into school-ready skills. Instruction centers on visual modeling, small-group learning, and hands-on application of skills, with a structured curriculum that introduces students to early reading, writing, mathematics, science exploration, and continued social-emotional development. Students are encouraged to think critically, follow multi-step directions, complete independent work, and collaborate with their peers, building the organizational skills and self-confidence needed for long-term school success.

Flexible attendance options are available, including full-time (Monday through Friday), 3-day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), and 2-day (Tuesday, Thursday) programs to best fit your family's schedule.

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 Glen Burnie, Linthicum Heights, Severn, Ferndale, and Brooklyn Park choose Right Start of Glen Burnie for our 4s & 5s program, and families from Pasadena, Hanover, and the greater Baltimore area travel to us as well. Our location just off Route 100 near BWI makes the drive simple, and we think a strong start is worth it.

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