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Preparing Your Child For Preschool
May 28, 2021

June 1, 2021 Preschool is a big step in a child’s life! Whether they are starting with a half day program or jumping right into a full-day program, here are a few ways you can help your child prepare this summer for the transition to preschool. 1. Visit the School—It is crucial for children to…

How to Recognize and Prevent End-of-Year School Burnout
May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021 What is school burnout? Burnout is academic stress that can affect a student’s ability to keep up with their schoolwork. Burnout can occur at any age when students are stressed and feel like they cannot keep up with their schoolwork or studying. With the end of the school year just around the…

The Power of Kindness
Apr 13, 2021

April 13, 2021 As a parent, you want to see your child grow academically, emotionally, and physically. But how do you teach kindness? From the moment our babies reach toddlerhood, it’s important to start teaching them to recognize the needs of others and to have empathy. The lessons they learn at that young age set…

10 Questions To Ask On Your Preschool Tour
Apr 5, 2021

If you are exploring school options for your preschool-aged child, you already know that education is a valuable investment in your child’s future. Preschool allows children to experiment, explore, and discover things through everyday play within a community that understands and celebrates their developing minds. While searching for a preschool may bring about a little…

Columbia Academy Staff Have Begun Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines
Mar 1, 2021

March 1, 2021 We are excited to announce that many Columbia Academy staff members have begun receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Our staff have been monitoring state and local vaccine sites for available appointments from the moment K-12 teachers, support staff, and child care providers in phase 1B became eligible to receive the vaccine on January…