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Kiddie Academy® Completes Nearly 8,500 Random Acts of Kindness | Kiddie Academy
Kiddie Academy locations across the country were able to complete 8,481 acts of kindness that ranged from things like children sharing their toys with one another, to surprising their educator with a sweet treat or helping set up the classroom.
How Kiddie Academy® Celebrates Black History Month Year-Round | Kiddie Academy
Black History Month is a great time to teach children about Black culture and history. One way to do this is by ensuring diversity and inclusion is a core part of what is being taught both in the classroom and at home. “Exposing children to diverse stories and engaging in activities that promote inclusion at...
Character Essentials®: We Are Good Citizens | Kiddie Academy
Throughout the month of April, our Character Essentials® theme is We Are Good Citizens, during which we focus on teaching children the values that make up a good citizen. This includes traits like compromise, fairness, honesty, and accountability. Extending these teachings beyond the classroom helps to reinforce these learnings so children can begin to practice...
CSR 101: Kiddie Academy® Community Fund | Kiddie Academy
The Kiddie Academy Community Fund provides tax-free financial assistance to educators and staff across the Kiddie Academy system who are facing unforeseen challenges. It is funded primarily through corporate, franchise owner, employee, and vendor contributions and was founded to improve the wellbeing of the Kiddie Academy community.
Introduction to Kiddie Academy<sup>®</sup> Character Essentials<sup>®</sup> | Kiddie Academy
Teaching character education is fundamental to ensuring healthy social and emotional development in children. This is why at Kiddie Academy, we incorporate our Character Essentials® curriculum, which uses character education to derive learning from interactions a child has throughout their day with us. Character Essentials empowers educators at Kiddie Academy locations across the country to...
Character Essentials®: We Are Patient | Kiddie Academy
Throughout March, our Character Essentials® curriculum focuses on teaching children the importance of patience. We find ways to get children excited about learning patience by integrating fun and creative lessons into their everyday routine. Here are a few ways you can do the same with your child at home: Take turns during games, wait for...
The Importance of Teaching Children About Other Cultures During the Holidays | Kiddie Academy
Making sure all children feel happy, accepted, and appreciated is a focus at Kiddie Academy throughout the holiday season and beyond. Here are some ideas on how to incorporate kindness into your holiday celebrations and show children the positive impact it has on others.
How Kiddie Academy® Locations Supported Family Promise’s Night Without a Bed Initiative | Kiddie Academy
Various Kiddie Academy locations across the country hosted their own Night Without a Bed event to raise money for Family Promise. This national social media awareness campaign helps educate the public about homelessness and Family Promise’s commitment to finding a solution. It creates an empathetic foundation among children while offering an engaging way to raise funds.
Character Essentials®: We Get Along | Kiddie Academy
In January, the theme of our Character Essentials® curriculum is We Get Along, and we use this theme as an opportunity to teach children the importance of acceptance. By embracing each other’s differences, children benefit personally and academically and feel a higher sense of belonging as they enter kindergarten and beyond. “The We Get Along...
All good Kiddie Academy®: Child Care That Supports Your Whole Family | Kiddie Academy
Choosing a child care option is a big decision. Most parents pick the one they believe will have the most positive impact on their child, but picking an option that benefits the whole family is equally important. A recent survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Kiddie Academy® uncovered that on average, parents worry...
Why Teaching Respect Matters | Kiddie Academy
Every parent hopes their child will grow up to be a kind, respectful person, which is why teaching respect is part of the Character Essentials® curriculum at Kiddie Academy®. What is the Character Essentials curriculum? Within the Life Essentials® curriculum at Kiddie Academy is Character Essentials, a curriculum that uses character education to derive learning...
Outcomes for Life: Creative Expression | Kiddie Academy
Creative expression is a critical part of children’s growth. It contributes not only to their ability to share their feelings freely, but also to their development of imagination, self-confidence, problem solving, and even language skills. At Kiddie Academy®, we encourage children to use music, language, movement, art, and play to express their unique thoughts. By...
Family Promise’s “Night Without a Bed” Initiative Returns! | Kiddie Academy
Since 2021, Kiddie Academy® has been proud to partner with Family Promise, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to end the crisis of family homelessness. Through a community-based response, Family Promise delivers innovative solutions for family homelessness including prevention, shelter, and stabilization services. In 2023 alone, Family Promise helped 63,000 families, and we’re thrilled...
Teaching The Importance of Sharing Through Homemade Ice Cream | Kiddie Academy
As you get into the swing of back-to-school, it can be helpful to do activities at home with your child that not only offer a fun way to bond, but also enable them to learn something valuable. This ice cream making activity combines lessons about the importance of sharing while creating a sweet treat that...
Outcomes for Life: Critical Thinking | Kiddie Academy
Developing strong problem-solving skills is a crucial part of a child’s lifelong development. It allows them to apply higher level thinking to analyze, understand, apply reasoning, and form conclusions. When children have the ability to tap into existing knowledge and experience, they’re better able to make connections when they learn new things. They become independent...
The First Five Years of a Child’s Life are Critical – Here's Why | Kiddie Academy
Kiddie Academy® offers educational child care for children as young as six weeks old, and you might be surprised to know that our Life Essentials® curriculum includes a program specifically for that age group. If you’re curious about why a child that young might need a curriculum, or what that curriculum might entail, keep reading!...
Kiddie Academy® Finds Unique Ways to Teach Children the Importance of Giving Back | Kiddie Academy
At Kiddie Academy®, we believe children learn best through direct experiences. This is true in regard to our curriculum, as well as how we teach important life lessons such as giving back to the community. We’re always impressed by the unique ways our Academies incorporate philanthropy into their programming, which is why we’re taking this...
Outcomes for Life: Connection | Kiddie Academy
Connection plays an important role in a child’s overall development. It helps them create positive relationships with peers and adults and learn to communicate and develop strong social skills. This results in a strong sense of belonging not just within a classroom but also throughout their community and beyond. While connection does happen naturally in...
From Classroom Learnings to Life-Long Development | Kiddie Academy
Back to school season is fast approaching, which means now is the time to start considering your child care options. As you begin the process, you may want to consider not only what the curriculum offers, but also how the classroom learning complements what your child is learning at home. Kiddie Academy’s® Life Essentials® curriculum...
Outcomes for Life: Confidence | Kiddie Academy
Building confidence in children is essential for positive social and emotional development, which is why it's one of the six outcomes that the Kiddie Academy® Life Essentials® curriculum focuses on. Confidence helps children recognize strengths, opportunities, and abilities to thrive. It allows them to create a sense of bravery, resulting in them being more eager...
Outcomes for Life: Character | Kiddie Academy
At Kiddie Academy’s core is its Life Essentials® curriculum, developed based on the idea that children learn best through direct experiences. These types of experiences allow children to use their own creativity in an environment that encourages curiosity and exploration. In tandem, educators act as facilitators for play-based learning that nurtures, educates, and inspires. While...
Life Essentials® Outcomes: Confidence | Kiddie Academy
Building confidence in children is essential for positive social and emotional development, which is why it's one of the six outcomes that the Kiddie Academy® Life Essentials® curriculum focuses on. Confidence helps children recognize strengths, opportunities, and abilities to thrive. It allows them to create a sense of bravery, resulting in them being more eager...
Read, Learn, Grow: Literacy Event at Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg Inspires Young Environmentalists | Kiddie Academy
When it comes to instilling a love for our planet in children, literacy plays an important role. Introducing young minds to engaging books about nature, animals, and conservation sparks their curiosity about the environment and empowers them to become responsible stewards of our Earth. A recent creative event organized by Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg is...
Uncovering The Educational Benefits of Outdoor Play | Kiddie Academy
With National Get Outdoors Day coming up on June 8 and the first day of summer just a few short weeks away, it’s an ideal time to start getting outside with your little ones. Most of us understand the positive impact being outside has on us physically and mentally. From getting more vitamin D to...
Outcomes for Life: Character | Kiddie Academy
At Kiddie Academy’s core is its Life Essentials® curriculum, developed based on the idea that children learn best through direct experiences. These types of experiences allow children to use their own creativity in an environment that encourages curiosity and exploration. In tandem, educators act as facilitators for play-based learning that nurtures, educates, and inspires. While...
Healthy Snack Idea: Banana Sushi Rolls | Kiddie Academy
When it comes to incorporating healthy foods into your child’s diet, it can sometimes be difficult to come up with unique ideas. This banana sushi roll snack combines not only a nourishing option but also an opportunity to teach your little one something new, help them build a sense of autonomy, and inspire them to...