Category: Preschool Readiness

Read more: The Magic of Play: Why Free Play is Essential for Preschoolers 

The Magic of Play: Why Free Play is Essential for Preschoolers 

This article comes from Erin McGill, owner of our Woodstock campus.   If you ever find yourself at Ivybrook Academy early in the school year, you might notice a peculiar ritual at the front desk: parents quietly returning small bags filled with trinkets, plastic toys, or […]

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Read more: Building Resilience: How Challenges Help Preschoolers

Building Resilience: How Challenges Help Preschoolers

  This article comes from Erin McGill, owner of our Woodstock campus.    As parents and educators, we’ve all witnessed the emotional rollercoaster of a preschooler faced with a challenge—whether it’s a puzzle that won’t come together or a block tower that keeps tumbling […]

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Read more: How Do You Know if Your Child is Ready for Preschool?

How Do You Know if Your Child is Ready for Preschool?

For many parents, deciding when to send a child to preschool is not a simple task. At Ivybrook Academy, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming families from close-knit and a variety of cultural backgrounds—families who bring deep traditions, strong family values, and thoughtful approaches […]

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