Have your children been asking for a pet? Are they jealous of their neighbor’s dog, or do they race to pet their friend’s hamster when they visit? When you finally take the plunge and bring home a new pet for your family to care for and love, our tips may come in handy as both your new addition and your …
Most of us can probably remember the kind of school lunches we had as children. If lunch came from home, it was probably something along the lines of a generic sandwich and a fruit cup. The school-supplied lunches included such memorable cuisine as fish sticks and cardboard pizza. Thankfully, Summit Kids Academy is different. When decision was made to …
At Summit Kids Academy we have implemented ‘Green’ practices such as using Zono to sanitize, digital daily reports to reduce paper use and recycling . You can plant the seed for a lifetime of environmentally conscious behavior in your kids, and the easiest way to do so is to start at home. Our ten tips will show you how! Remember …
As the school year started this past August at Summit Kids Academy, Ms. Pat and Ms. Tely wanted to do something special with their classroom. These two greatly experienced teachers lead our 4-year-old Pre-K program, the Sharks. They wanted to create a continuous theme that would wind its way through the entire year. The idea for the theme was born …
Sure, you want your kids to behave and act appropriately at your own dinner table, but did you know that the manners you teach them today will pave the way for a lifetime of meals with friends, family, and neighbors? The teachers at your child’s preschool or daycare will give them the basic skills they need, and by reinforcing at …
This past week, our educational theme at Summit Kids Academy was Gardening. All our groups did projects ranging from planting seeds to creative garden art work, we explored what grows and how we can make our world a little more beautiful and clean. All the children and teachers loved this springtime theme. In this week’s blog, we wanted to give you an …
Most children experience a period of separation anxiety in their young lives. Older babies often go through this phase when they learn about object permanence, and toddlers may endure this phase a second time. It may even last well into the preschool years. While your child’s anxiety should ease up once you’ve said goodbye and left him to play and …
Do you find yourself running late to daycare and to work nearly every day? Do your mornings leave you exhausted by 9am? The hurry that takes place between waking up and running out the door can be overwhelming for many families. Our tips will help you to get organized and tame that morning rush. Pack lunches the night before. …
Coming up with new and healthy snack ideas day after day can be frustrating. While you want to introduce different tastes, textures, and ingredients into your child’s diet, you also need reliable snack ideas that you can whip up in a pinch. Keep these ten healthy ingredients in your kitchen at all times, and you’ll never come up short. Bananas. Packed …
In the hours between dropoff and pickup, your child’s world is expanding in a variety of ways as she learns new lessons, makes new friends, adopts new skills, and becomes immersed in the fun, dynamic world of daycare or preschool. And as a parent, you can help to reinforce what your child is learning at home, ensuring that her new …
