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Quick Answer: Social-emotional learning is how young children learn to name their feelings, get along with others, and handle frustration. It’s one of the strongest foundations for school, and preschool is where most children first practice it every day with peers and a trusted […]
Quick Answer: Kindergarten educators look first for a child who can join a group, follow a two-step direction, take a turn, and stay with a hard task. Writing a name and counting to 20 come second. Those skills grow through daily practice, and a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
