🌈 Introduction
Children are born eager to explore.
At Happy Bird Academy, we nurture that spark through a whole-child approach — developing hearts, minds, and hands together.
This means our classrooms focus on more than ABCs and 123s. We help children grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually so they’re ready for lifelong learning.
💕 1. Social-Emotional Growth: Learning to Be a Friend
Preschoolers learn empathy, patience, and teamwork through daily play.
Our teachers model calm problem-solving and encourage children to use words like “I feel” and “Can I have a turn?”
We practice emotional literacy with:
Morning circle-time feelings check-ins
Storybooks about friendship
Role-play games to navigate emotions
💬 “Kind hearts are the foundation of smart minds.”
📖 2. Early Literacy: Love of Language
Language skills bloom in our classrooms through conversation, songs, and storytelling.
We use hands-on activities that make reading fun:
By kindergarten, children recognize letters, sounds, and early sight words — but more importantly, they love books!
🔬 3. STEM Exploration: Science, Math, and Wonder
STEM for preschoolers means curiosity in motion:
Counting toys during cleanup
Observing bugs in the garden
Mixing colors and predicting outcomes
Teachers ask open-ended questions like “What do you think will happen if…?” to inspire scientific thinking.
🧠 Curiosity is our curriculum.
🎨 4. Creativity & Play
Art, music, and dramatic play bring imagination to life.
Children paint, dance, and build — expressing ideas freely.
These creative moments strengthen focus, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
🏡 5. Family Connection
We see parents as partners.
Weekly updates, photos, and progress notes keep families involved in their child’s journey.
Together, we celebrate small victories — from first words to first friendships.
🌟 6. Why This Matters
Children who develop socially and emotionally are more confident learners.
They enter kindergarten ready to explore, adapt, and succeed.
Our goal is not only to prepare children for school — but to nurture curiosity and kindness that last a lifetime.
📅 Call to Action
Come see the whole-child philosophy in action.
Visit our Bothell or Mill Creek campus and experience classrooms where joy and learning live side by side.
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❓ FAQ
Q: What is “whole-child education”?
A: It’s an approach that supports emotional, social, and academic growth — helping children thrive beyond academics.
Q: How do you teach emotional skills to preschoolers?
A: Through stories, games, and modeling calm communication during daily routines.
Q: Is STEM really for preschoolers?
A: Absolutely! STEM starts with curiosity — observing, predicting, and experimenting.
