Kids 'R' Kids Academy of Lake Norman

We are a five star Childcare Academy located in Huntersville, NC off of Exit 25.

We educate children from 6 weeks to 12 years with the help of our dedicated and hard working staff. Our classrooms are broken up into 6 month age groups so that we can meet the academic and developmental needs of all children enrolled in our school.

June 2026 KRK Smarter Child Magazine - Kids 'R' Kids

06/12/2026

Sunscreen Painting – Science Meets Summer Fun! 🎨☀️
June’s Smarter Child Magazine brings creativity and discovery together under the sun:
Paint with sunscreen and watch your design appear as the sun changes the paper
Explore how sunscreen protects against UV rays while introducing simple science concepts
Turn outdoor play into a hands-on experiment full of curiosity and surprise
Science + sunshine = creative learning in action!
Tap to explore this month’s issue!

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06/12/2026

Bring the beauty of the ocean to life with this fun and easy coral reef sponge painting craft! 🌊🐠 This hands-on activity encourages creativity, strengthens fine motor skills, and introduces kids to the vibrant world beneath the sea. Perfect for summer fun or an ocean-themed learning unit!�

Materials:
- Blue construction paper
- Acrylic paint in bright coral colors (like pink, orange, yellow, etc.)
- Green paint
- Sponges (cut into small pieces for painting)
- Paintbrushes (optional for details)
- Paper plate
Directions:
1. Begin by cutting sponges into fun shapes—circles, stars, and irregular forms—to represent coral, seaweed, and other ocean plants.
2. Give your child a sheet of blue construction paper to serve as their ocean backdrop.
3. Using a sand-colored paint, have them brush or sponge the bottom portion of the paper to represent the ocean floor. Let it dry slightly.
4. Pour a variety of bright paint colors onto a paper plate. Dip the different shaped sponges into the paint and press them onto the paper to create colorful, textured coral and sea plants. Encourage layering and overlapping for a more dynamic reef scene.
5. Add green paint using a brush or sponge to create wavy seaweed rising from the sandy bottom.
6. Once everything dries, your child can use crayons or markers to draw in fish, bubbles, or other sea creatures to bring their underwater world to life!

06/11/2026

Just some silly summer fun to kick off hot days and nonstop play! Ms. Crystal and Ms. Jessica are all set with new themes each week, exciting games to play, special guests to teach new skills and of course they have the field trips ready to roll! Our all day summer camp at Kids ‘R’ Kids Lake Norman is very popular with kids, parents and our awesome teachers. Summer is for fun, and we guarantee lots of it! ☀️ 😎

06/10/2026

The first five years of a child's life build the foundation for everything that comes next. Language, curiosity, confidence, resilience; it all starts here. At Kids 'R' Kids, our teachers, who we call Brain Architects, design every classroom moment with that foundation in mind. Great minds aren't born. They're built.

06/08/2026

Did you know early childhood friendships help kids develop empathy, communication skills, and emotional resilience that last a lifetime? The bonds formed in those first years of school are some of the most formative a child will ever experience.
Our teachers, who we call Brain Architects, create the kind of warm, connected classroom where those first best-friend bonds have room to bloom. Happy Best Friend Day!

06/07/2026

This adorable paper plate turtle craft is a fun ocean-themed activity 🐢 that helps build fine motor skills while encouraging creativity. It’s simple to make and perfect for summer learning.
Materials:
- Paper plate
- Green paint
- Paintbrush
- Green construction paper
- Scissors (Adult use only)
- Glue
- Googly eyes
- Black marker
Instructions:
1. Paint the paper plate green and allow it to dry completely.
2. Sketch out the turtle head, four legs, shell details and tail on the green construction paper.
3. Cut out the turtle head, four legs, shell details and tail from the green construction paper. (Adult use only)
4. Glue the head, legs, and tail onto the back of the paper plate.
5. Glue the shell details to the top of the paper plate.
6. Glue googly eyes onto the head.
7. Use a black marker to draw a mouth and add shell details on the plate.
8. Let everything dry before displaying your turtle!

06/06/2026

Did you know saying "thank you" boosts a child's mood, strengthens their social connections, and builds the foundation for lifelong emotional intelligence? Gratitude is not just good manners. It is brain science.
Our teachers, who we call Brain Architects, model it every single day, because little thank-yous grow into big, kind hearts. Happy Thank You Day!

06/05/2026

Whoa baby!! Our infant room is always full of smiles and giggles, and our teachers are the best. Here's a peak at the cutest babies ever and a happy Friday.

06/05/2026

Practicing fire drills and emergency plans at a young age helps kids stay calm when real situations arise. When safety feels familiar, it feels manageable. This Child Safety Week, our Brain Architects make sure every child knows what to do and where to go, so they grow up prepared, confident, and never scared.

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Huntersville

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Telephone

+17046558883

Website

https://kidsrkids.com/lake-norman/

Address

9620 Northcross Center Court
Huntersville, NC
28078

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Tuesday	7am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm
Friday	7am - 6pm