Learning Tables

Our Pre-K 2 class loves to engage in our learning tables throughout the day. A few different curriculum activities are set out for the kids to self guide their creative learning abilities. They typically are in small groups and can use this time to focus on one lesson at a time. We encourage them to use the tools they have and know and to help their friends as well. We love to watch our kids continue to learn and grow here with us! 

 

Baby Doll Circle Time!

 

Toddler 3 is absolutely in love with their babies! Baby doll circle time is a huge hit and they are always looking forward to it. Engaging them into simple care routines with their own doll builds compassion and empathy at a young age. They go over feeding, clothing, rocking, sleep routine and more. They are learning about their own needs while caring for others. It is the sweetest thing to watch!

Festive Dress Up Days

 We love our festive dress up days here at The Academy! Christmas attire is a favorite around here and they love to show it off. As part of our monthly calendars, we include multiple dress up days for the kids and teachers. 

Enrichment time, Enrichment time!

This upcoming Pre-Scholar Enrichment theme is cultural holidays. The children are learning about different holidays around the world and within each culture. They were making Chinese dragons in class this morning and flying them around their classrooms. Including all cultural in our learning and lessons is an imperative way to immerse the children into other cultures.  

 

Turkey Trot 2024

Turkey Trot 2024 was a huge success at The Academy of Seaboard Lane. All of the kids gave it their all and ran this race. We love to keep traditions going and give the kids something to look forward to during this brief holiday week. Including children in family, friend or even school tradition is an important part of their developed understanding of a holiday or special occasion. We always look forward to this time of year!

 

Enrichment Time, Enrichment Time!

Enrichment time with Mr. Jacob is a favorite among most of the classes these days. This week they discussing Native Americans. Part of this weeks lessons is about corn and how it grows. Mr. Jacob has a corn cob in each classroom and the kids will watch it sprout in the coming days and weeks. In these pictures, the kids are listening to stories about this process and drawing their own interpretations of what they think this will look like. We enjoy all of the new weekly and monthly topics that Mr. Jacob teaches us about!

Best of Parent Magazine

We are beyond thrilled to announce that we've been awarded the Best Childcare by Parent Magazine for the 17th year in a row! This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support of our incredible community and the dedication of our amazing staff. Thank you for trusting us with your children's care and for being a part of our journey. Here's to many more years of excellence!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! Academy of Seaboard Lane had the best time celebrating Halloween! They participated in our Halloween Parade and then got to enjoy a simple party with their classmates. The families love to be engaged with the different activities we plan and of course, they love to stay and watch as well.

 

Special Guests

Special guests are a great way for us to bring the community to us and show the kids a good time. They enjoy having an extracurricular activity during the day. We have multiple regular guests that we welcome monthly and other guests that we invite for special themes or occasions.

 

Big Motor Time

Outdoor play is crucial for big motor development in children. Weather permitting, each classroom is out and about twice a day. Whether they are running laps, playing with chalk, using the play structure and equipment or riding bikes, they are using big muscles and getting the exercise they need to grow! 

 

Learning Facial Expressions

Learning how someone is feeling through their facial expressions begins at birth. Children start to pick up on faces, tone and speech and learn from these. Once they are a bit older, they too start to play with their own expressions in many fun ways. Once these feelings are put together with facial expressions, they can become quite funny to watch! Whether they are happy, silly, surprised or mad, finding the right one takes some practice. 

 

Back To School Art

Back to school crafts are a huge hit this week! Our PreK students were using color block paint to make school buses this morning. Using their own vision of what a school bus looks like and then making it come to life on paper with their paintbrush. This is a great activity for all ages to build their imagination and comprehension of ideas. 

 

Strong Circle Time

 Strong circle times are a key way to start their day! Having a class activity where they are being introduced to new material, or practicing previous material together helps with their encouragement and team work. Preschool 3 was pointing out their letter sounds within a sentence and using the help of their classmates if needed.