This month we have been focusing on Language development. From speech to reading to writing we’ve focused on building a love for literature. Literature is beyond a school readiness skill. Reading and writing are skills that will not only help…
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Learning language – loving literature
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Reading, wRiting & aRithmetic R fun
So many are in a race. An academic race for their child, their school, or their state to win scholarly awards. Often people think this means to start children’s studies early on – and they are right – sort of.…
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Communication
Septembers focus was “me, my family and friends” at Adventure Academy. We talked about ourselves, those closest to us, discussed extended family members, learned about stranger danger, talked about bullies … We learned how behaviors affect relationships and how emotions influence…
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me & my community
Some of my students are interested “in a galaxy far far away.” The make-believe world of Star Wars is being watched and played out by this next generation and it awesome how much they learn about society and communities from such…
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Making Friends
I’ve been asked to write about “social stuff.” Most people count “social stuff” as making friends, and at “Adventure Academy” we make friends when we make a mess and make believe together. Infants to pre-teens play together and learn together in…
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All about ME
Adventure Academy is back in business after my maternity leave. Old friends joined us last week and we’ll meet new friends this week. We’ll continue learning “all about me,” as well as learn about our friends and families. Everyone who…
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Back 2 School
And just like that, the next school season has started. Every fall I find myself asking how summer flew by so quickly – but as we head into this next fall season I feel as if I completely skipped summer…
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My maternity leave
My maternity leave is coming to an end. Although most mommies take a longer break, most mommies don’t get to do most of their work from home … with their baby and big kids at home too! I love the…
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My Family
Sorry I haven’t posted in awhile – I have a good excuse though – a new baby has taken up a lot of my time! From bed rest from pregnancy complications to bed rest from delivery complications I haven’t been able…
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