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 on 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 commitment 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 inspire 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 24 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:
Meet Our Team:
Aunty Fadia - School Supervisor / Early Childhood Certified (CPR & Food Handling)
Aunty Sherry - Curriculum Coordinator / Early Childhood Certified (CPR & Food Handling)
Aunty Simone - Little Learners Teacher / Early Childhood Certified (CPR & Food Handling)
Aunty Shondelle - Tiny Toddlers Teacher / Early Childhood Certified (CPR & Food Handling)
Aunty Judy - Brainy Bunch 4 Teacher / Early Childhood Certified (CPR &Food Handling)
Aunty Wendy - Brainy Bunch 5 Teacher / Early Childhood Certified (CPR &Food Handling)
Aunty Fatima - Spanish Teacher-Trained Teacher Assistant (CPR & Food Handling)
Aunty Maria - Trained Teacher Assistant (CPR & Food Handling)
Mr. Gabey - Founder & Financial Administrator / Maintenance Coordinator
Aunty Fabi - Founder & Chief Educational Consultant & Specialist (Master in Education)
Aunty Fabi received her Bachelor's Degree in Education, Magna Cum Laude, from FIU (Florida International University, USA). She is passionate about all aspects of education; therefore, she expanded her knowledge by pursuing certifications in Gifted Education, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), World Languages/Spanish, and Early Childhood Education. She also completed her Master's in Education with a specialization in Educational Diagnostics. In addition to her education, she has experience working across grade levels and curricula, including the PYP-IB Program, Bilingual Education, Gifted Inclusion, Play-Based Learning, Common Core, Reggio Emilia, Special Education, Universal Learning Education, and a variety of intervention programs. Throughout her career, she ha been exposed to all sides of the educational field, and I am glad to bring these experiences to our beautiful island of Antigua. We are delighted to be part of this community and to play an essential role in your child's education and future. We hope our school meets your expectations and that we can positively impact your child's lifelong love for learning. Welcome to Children's Academy Antigua!
