Ivybrook Academy Alpharetta

Ivybrook Academy Alpharetta Where Your Child Will Thrive

A Reggio Emilia + Montessori
Half-Day Preschool

The learning environment at Ivybrook Academy is intentionally designed to teach.Child-height shelves invite students to ...
08/17/2026

The learning environment at Ivybrook Academy is intentionally designed to teach.

Child-height shelves invite students to choose their own work. Defined areas for reading, building, and creating give children ownership of how they move through the classroom.

Every element is placed with purpose, designed to build independence, encourage focus, and support a child's ability to self-direct. When the environment does its job, children feel confident enough to take the lead in their own learning.

Is your child ready for preschool? Here is what readiness looks like.Most parents focus on whether their child can sit s...
08/10/2026

Is your child ready for preschool? Here is what readiness looks like.

Most parents focus on whether their child can sit still, follow directions perfectly, or separate without a single tear. While those milestones matter, they do not paint the full picture of early childhood development.

Here are a few true signs they may be ready:

‣ Interest in peers: They are beginning to show a genuine curiosity about other children.

‣ Basic communication: They can express their foundational needs through words, signs, or gestures.

‣ Emerging independence: They are starting to explore the world on their own terms, even in very small ways.

‣ Familiarity with rhythm: They have some experience following a daily routine, even a loose one at home.

If your child is not quite there yet, that is perfectly okay. Readiness is not a deadline. Every child arrives on their own unique timeline, and a thoughtful preschool environment is designed to meet them exactly where they are.

Preschool for toddlers at Ivybrook Academy looks like this.For our youngest learners, the work of preschool is sensory a...
08/03/2026

Preschool for toddlers at Ivybrook Academy looks like this.

For our youngest learners, the work of preschool is sensory and physical. They are pouring water between containers, learning to put on their own shoes, and discovering that one tool makes a mark different from another.

Every later academic skill, from handwriting to mathematical reasoning, starts here, with the hands.

Discovery enrichment is built into the fabric of every day.We believe that a complete early childhood education requires...
07/27/2026

Discovery enrichment is built into the fabric of every day.

We believe that a complete early childhood education requires consistent, daily exposure to a wide variety of disciplines. That's why our curriculum allows every child to experience:

‣ Spanish for early language acquisition.

‣ Music to build rhythm and literacy foundations.

‣ Movement to support focus and gross motor development.

‣ Art for open-ended, authentic creative expression.

‣ Literacy in individualized and small-group settings.

At Ivybrook, enrichment is the standard for how young children naturally learn, grow, and experience the world.

Preschool readiness is not just about your child. It is about you, too.Most parents underestimate the emotional shift of...
07/20/2026

Preschool readiness is not just about your child. It is about you, too.

Most parents underestimate the emotional shift of this milestone. Sending a child to school for the first time is a major transition for the entire family.

Signs you are ready:

‣ You have processed that the first few drop-offs may be hard but your child will find their new routine
‣ You trust your child to have experiences you won't witness
‣ You are clear about what you want them to gain (not just supervised)
‣ You are excited to see your child at pickup, bubbling with excitement about their own day

Touring a preschool is one of the best ways to know if you're ready. You learn as much about yourself as you do about the school.

🌱 Learning is meant to be experienced, not just observed.At Ivybrook Academy, we believe children learn best when they c...
07/20/2026

🌱 Learning is meant to be experienced, not just observed.

At Ivybrook Academy, we believe children learn best when they can touch, create, question, explore, and discover. Through our unique blend of Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies, every activity becomes an opportunity for meaningful learning.

Montessori encourages independence through carefully prepared, hands-on materials that allow children to learn at their own pace, building confidence and critical thinking along the way. Reggio Emilia inspires curiosity by viewing children as capable researchers, using collaborative projects, creativity, and exploration to deepen their understanding of the world around them.

Whether they're building, experimenting, painting, gardening, or investigating nature, our students aren't simply memorizing facts—they're developing problem-solving skills, creativity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

Because the best lessons don't just happen at a desk—they happen through discovery. 💚

✨ Come see the difference that hands-on learning can make.

We can't wait to see our campers next week for Splash and Dash! If you haven't signed up, visit ivybrookacademy.com/alph...
07/18/2026

We can't wait to see our campers next week for Splash and Dash! If you haven't signed up, visit ivybrookacademy.com/alpharetta to join us in the fun! There are a few spots left for students age 2-6!

Only a few Fall 2026 spots left at Ivybrook Academy! We keep our classes small so every child gets the attention they d...
07/17/2026

Only a few Fall 2026 spots left at Ivybrook Academy! We keep our classes small so every child gets the attention they deserve — which means space fills fast. Enroll by August 15th and mention this post for savings on registration. Tours booking now — call or message us to grab a spot before they're gone! [email protected] or 678-379-5353

What does a blended Montessori and Reggio Emilia curriculum actually look like?Montessori builds independence. Children ...
07/13/2026

What does a blended Montessori and Reggio Emilia curriculum actually look like?

Montessori builds independence. Children choose their own work from carefully prepared materials. They develop focus, fine motor skills, and self-direction at their own pace.

Reggio Emilia builds collaboration. Children investigate ideas together through long-term projects, creative expression, and an environment designed to inspire curiosity.

At Ivybrook Academy, we blend both, along with Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, to create an individualized curriculum that meets each child where they are.

The result is a child who can work independently and collaboratively, think creatively and critically, and approach kindergarten with confidence.

Montessori curriculum benefits that parents tend to notice first.‣ Independence that looks like confidenceChildren pract...
06/29/2026

Montessori curriculum benefits that parents tend to notice first.

‣ Independence that looks like confidence

Children practice doing real tasks in a real classroom: choosing work, finishing it, and resetting their space. Over time, that becomes “I can do hard things.”

‣ Strong attention and follow-through

Montessori work cycles are designed to build sustained concentration, which is one reason families often describe Montessori classrooms as calm and purposeful.

‣ Hands-on learning that sticks

Montessori materials are intentionally tactile and sequential, helping children “feel” concepts before they’re asked to perform them abstractly.

At Ivybrook Academy, Montessori is one part of a blended curriculum that includes the Reggio Emilia approach, creating the foundation on which our students grow into capable, curious learners.

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