Welcome to Hummingbird Academy
AGES 5 TO 6 YEARS OLD
OUR APPROACH TO ALTERNATIVE KINDERGARTEN
Hummingbird Academy's approach to kindergarten offers young children the perfect balance between learning and childhood. At this early age, children learn best when they are engaged, curious, and not overwhelmed or overtired. A shorter school day allows our students to build strong academic foundations in reading, writing, and math while still having plenty of time at home for free play, family time, outdoor exploration, and rest.
Research and experience both show that play, imagination, and unstructured time are just as important as classroom learning for developing creativity, social skills, and emotional well-being. Our half-day programs help children develop a love of learning, confidence, and independence without the burnout that can come from a long, full-day, technology-heavy schedule too early in life.
In our classroom, we also choose not to use technology, as children at this age benefit far more from hands-on learning, books, art, music, movement, and social interaction rather than screens.
EDUCATION
Your child will learn in a safe, warm and accepting environment. Our atmosphere enables children to respect themselves and others. Through diverse creative experiences, we enhance children’s ability to socialize with others, be creative, express themselves and develop. We provide a high quality educational program, one which we are always improving.
PLAYGROUND
Play areas are important for children, giving them a space for pretending, expressing and imagining themselves. Play areas promote thinking, problem solving, and turn taking, and help children learn and develop skills in all domains. Of course, play areas are also important for developing physical dexterity and good health.
CLASSES
Our classes are carefully crafted to meet the development needs of the each and every child. Our educators and support staff are highly professional and trained.
HAPPY KIDS
Every parent loves to see his or her children happy. So do we!
