Programs
​"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
Our philosophy
At Children's Academy Antigua we are excited about your child’s education, and we would like to thank you for inquiring and ultimately choosing us as the school for your child. CAA was created based on proven research of the importance of the quality of the first years at school, and how this experience impacts your child’s life in the future. At CAA, our comminment is to educate using best pedagogical practices through a Bilingual(English/Spanish), Academic, Social, Emotional Learning Approach (BASELA). Our goal is to create a partnership with the family of each child and together we will provide the best care and overall experience while in our care. Our program and approach have a well-balanced educational structured experiences based on the PYP IB (Primary Years Program of the International Baccalaureate) which nurture and value each child's unique learning style and appropriate development of the student character through play, creativity, curiosity, inquiry, independence, empathy, kindness and responsibility to inspire a lifetime enjoyment for learning.
Our program​
Our program targets different age groups; Our Tiny Toddlers Group (18 to 28 months), Little Learners Group (ages 2.5 and 3 years old potty trained), and our Brainy Bunch (4 and 5 years old preparing to enter Kindergarten). During the day at school, your child will be exposed to the following educational activities to guide and support his/her healthy growth and development.
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Teacher-directed instruction (Language Arts and Math, Science, Social Studies)
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Child initiated/ independent activities (pretending play, construction block, exploring and inquiring, etc.)
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Enrichment curriculum (arts, music and movement, Spanish, technology)
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Mindful and relaxing routines
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Guided/ independent reading, library and story time.
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Independent, large, and small group activities (related to the monthly unit of learning)
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Indoor and outdoor play times.
All groups will be learning the same Monthly Unit of Learning or theme of the month (MUL) during whole group meeting. However, each age group will explore hands on, individual, and small group activities designed to their cognitive level. The following are the areas your child will be learning and exploring throughout our program:
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Introduction letter from the CAA founder
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself; my name is Mariafabiana Zreibi. I am Venezuelan born of Italian heritage. I have two children, my son Gabby and my daughter Zarah. I am married to an Antiguan-born, and we are proud to call Antigua "Home". I feel honored and privileged to be part of this innovative school named "Children's Academy Antigua".
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I received my Bachelor's Degree in Education-Magna Cum Laude from FIU (Florida International University, USA). I am passionate about all aspects of education; Therefore, I expanded my knowledge by pursuing certifications in Gifted Education, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), World Languages/Spanish, and Early Childhood Education. Besides my certifications, I have experience working in different grade levels and curriculums such as the PYP-IB Program, Bilingual Education, Gifted, inclusion, Play Based Learning, Sunshine State Standards, Common Core, Regio Emilia, and Special Education, and a variety of intervention programs. Throughout my career, I have been exposed to all sides of the educational field, and I am glad to bring these experiences to our beautiful island of Antigua.
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Besides being a dedicated educator, I enjoy painting, reading, and traveling with my family. My priority for pursuing happiness is living a positive, healthy, and meaningful life. I am a proactive leader and a reliable team player, always finding the positive side of every situation. I am delighted to be part of this community and to play an essential role in your child's education and future. We hope our school meet your expectations and we can positively impact your child's lifelong love for learning. Welcome to Children's Academy Antigua!
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Meet Our Amazing Teachers:
Aunty Courtni
Hello everyone; my name is Courtni Williams. I was born and raised on a small island call Antigua & Barbuda. My background and language is English. I always had a passion to be around children, like playing games with them or teaching them anything exciting and fun. I am a very outgoing person, and I love to meet new people. I studied Early Childhood Education at Seneca College in Toronto, Canada, and I received my Certificate there. I am happy to be part of the Children's Academy team, and I will ensure your child/children feels comfortable and have an enjoyable experience with us. I also want to welcome you to our school "Children's Academy Antigua."
Aunty Simone
My name is Simone George. I am an Antiguan national. I am also the mother of two lovely boys-Akeem (18) and Andre (10). I graduated from the Clare Hall Secondary School in (1999). My love for teaching and children led me subsequently to the Early Childhood Development Unit, where I graduated in (2015). A few of my hobbies include: listening to music, watching a good movie, and spending time with my family.
I firmly believe that Early Childhood, according to (Maria Montessori) is the key to the betterment of society. In this respect, it is my aim to ensure that each child achieves the necessary developmental skills through learning to make invaluable contributions later in life. This is the basis of my motivation and passion as an Early Childhood professional. I am pleased to be a part of the Children’s Academy family, where I can grow as an emerging professional.
Aunty Fatima
We want to welcome Ms. Fatima! She is our new CAA teacher that will be supporting our TEAM. She is from the Dominican Republic and has lived in Antigua for the last 3 years. Fatima loves children! She is caring, energetic, creative and she is very excited to be with us. Fatima is teaching Spanish to all our children!
