Smart Start Academy

10/06/2026

Happy National Noodle Day! Today Mr. Cody introduced some new vegetables in a yummy pasta salad! All the kiddos that tried it gave it two thumbs up! 👍👍 We love creating opportunities for kiddos to see and experience new foods.

10/05/2026

This Thursday is a PINK OUT! Wear your pink and help us bring awareness to Breast Cancer Awareness month!

09/25/2026

We sure love a good dress up day! We had so much fun celebrating Dolly’s legacy!

09/23/2026

This Friday is 9/25 (Nine to Five 😉) we will be reading all day, have special books about Dolly and dress up in our fanciest Western Wear in honor of Dolly Parton and her impact on early childhood literacy.

09/22/2026

We’ve had several teachers and parents ask about ASL classes after our guest reader Mr. Larry came and read to us. Here’s a great introduction to ASL for kiddos!

**9/22 UPDATE: Unfortunately, our Kids ASL Classes have been cancelled until we find a new ASL teacher.**

If you, or someone you know, is interested in teaching ASL to kids (ages 4 to 12 & their families) on a weekly basis, please send an email to our Children's Librarian at [email protected]

09/11/2026

How fun! One of our initiatives is to cook more with students this year! Today we’re making pink lemonade and dissecting fruits and vegetables. We’ve been practicing with “baking” some craft pastries and so much more. Check out this fun class to continue the adventure outside of school.

There are many ways that parents bond with their kids. One fantastic way is through baking! Dietetics and Nutrition Therapy students in the UCA College of Health & Behavioral Sciences are ready to walk you and your child through the preparation of various baked dishes of the apple and pumpkin variety. Go to uca.edu/outreach/bake-it-happen/ for details and to register!

09/10/2026

Check out this special newsletter in honor of Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library! Reading packets available in the Lobby

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

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09/08/2026

Community is built by accomplishing shared goals. Today’s goal: excavate “big mama” (the big rock they found) from the ground with a kitchen spoon 😂😂😂😂 Child-led learning sometimes leads to unexpected places!

09/05/2026

Just a reminder that we are closed 9/7/2026

09/04/2026

Some games are timeless. Can you guess what we’re playing?