Education is a big job, and more and more preschools are cranking up their lesson plans to ensure that their kids are ready to start a lifetime of learning. And while it is important to foster a positive attitude toward learning, how much is too much? We have noticed a rise in articles that point to increased pressure for preschool students to get ahead of the learning curve. From the scholarly sources, like New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development to industry sources Read More »
Camp at ALC and Summer Activities for Kids
Posted On: 05.27.2016 |
Summer is here! While it’s the calendar may still say spring, most school-aged kids are out for the summer holiday this week. While we love all the routine and friends we see during the school year at Adventure Learning Center, we are so excited for our summer programs to start! With many summer activities for kids on the schedule and all the amazing things Missouri has to offer this season, we are ready for a jam-packed season. Our school age groups will Read More »
Why We Love Preschool Gardening
Posted On: 04.22.2016 |
Happy Earth Day! This week at the Adventure Learning Center we have been celebrating Going Green Week! In honor of our Earth-friendly theme, we are going to share why preschool gardening and teaching preschoolers about nature is a wonderful way for them to discover, explore and learn. The beauty of gardening in a preschool program is that you can involve children every step of the way and make it fun. At the Adventure Learning Center, we get to have the joy of seeing Read More »
Why We Incorporate Language Learning at a Young Age
Posted On: 04.4.2016 |
At ALC, we take pride ourselves in our well-rounded curriculum. The right pre-school curriculum can help develop comprehension, socialization, and critical thinking skills. Our pre-school curriculum includes language learning by teaching our student’s Spanish and Chinese. We believe it’s really important to incorporate foreign language at a pre-school level and age. Children who grow up learning a foreign language from a young age – starting as early as three years old- benefit tremendously! Children’s brains are able to soak in a foreign language like a Read More »
Enroll in Summer Camp
Posted On: 09.17.2012 |
Twelve fun weeks of camp available all summer long! From June through August, we offers awesome summer camps for preschool, pre-k, and school aged children. Our 12 Weeks of Summer Camp Offers Great Adventures Field Trips To St. Louis County Parks Safari Adventure At The Zoo Trips to Area Museums Arts and Crafts Weekly Trips To Area Pools As always, we customize our adventures for both younger and older campers with various activities in school and around town. Each week includes trips to Read More »