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✨ Learning through play is always a win at Think Ahead Academy! ✨

Our Pre-K friends had so much fun during “Alphabet Racing” today! 🏁🔤 The children practiced letter recognition, identifying uppercase and lowercase letters, and working on letter sounds while racing with their classmates.

Activities like this help build early literacy skills in a fun, active, and hands-on way that keeps children engaged and excited to learn! We love finding creative ways to get our little learners moving while growing their minds. 💡❤️

Great job, Pre-K friends! 👏📚

Worried about your child’s day? We get it. At Think Ahead Academy I answer the call—owner, teacher, and parent all connected. A quick call or a daily report gives you clarity, not guesswork. That timely update calms fears and helps us adjust learning plans so your child thrives. Want the kind of relationship-driven care that makes a real difference in Indianapolis? Visit https://wix.to/05Azl2v and let’s talk. 😊📞

Busy toddlers thrive here at Think Ahead Academy ‼️

Call us at (317)220-8830 or visit our website to learn more about our program.

Start early. Start at home. Here is a resource to help parents in the earlier years. It’s free!! When you enroll at Think Ahead Academy you will also get the guidance and experienced advice to help you along. Www.thinkaheadacademy2.com

It is and here are some ideas we shared with parents on how to celebrate our teachers!

We are now HIRING passionate teachers and ENROLLING amazing little learners ready to explore, play, and grow in a loving environment.

At Think Ahead Academy, our goal is simple: to keep children learning so parents can keep working. 💼👶🏽

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The American Association for the Child’s Right to Play, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), invites you to join us in celebrating Screen-Free Week in your state. This annual event encourages children, families, and communities to take a break from digital entertainment and enjoy activities beyond the screen. This year’s event is scheduled for May 4-10. While these dates support national awareness, Screen-Free Week can be observed at any time that best suits your state, school, organization, program, or family.
Recognizing the importance of limited screen use would provide important information of how screens are impacting healthy development.

Celebrated in the United States for 30 years, Screen-Free Week was founded in 1994 to encourage the reduction in TV viewing. It changed to Screen-Free Week in 2010 to include current technological advances that have exponentially increased the use of screens in schools and in homes. (Screen-Free Week, 2026)

While technology offers many benefits, it has also become increasingly intrusive, particularly for children, teens, and young adults. Previously, concerns centered on children as audiences for television advertising. Today, children’s attention, preferences, relationships, content, and even physical locations are collected, tracked, and sold by technology companies and brands worldwide. (Data Collection Practices of Mobile Applications Played by Preschool-Aged Children, 2020) This shift has led to concerning health and developmental outcomes.

Screen-Free Week’s purpose is to offer support, raise awareness of these challenges, and advocate for children’s rights to privacy and child-led play. Research shows that excessive screen use negatively affects children’s and teens’ mental health, contributing to increased anxiety, depression, poor body image, and higher rates of teen su***de. (Dai & Ouyang, 2025) The need to support families and schools in reducing screen time is urgent. Excessive screen use also impacts cognitive development, social and emotional growth, and physical health. (Muppalla et al., 2023)

Leading organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, World Health Organization, American Psychological Association, Common Sense Media, and other concerned organizations encourage families to reduce and manage children’s screen time. They provide research-based guidelines, practical tools, and educational resources to help families establish healthy digital habits. I have included links to research articles below the References.

For ideas to promote Screen-Free Week in your state, visit screenfree.org. All materials and tools are free and include the latest research, pledge cards, and celebration ideas.
IPA USA is ready to support your efforts in celebrating Screen-Free Week. Please join our efforts in helping families and communities reconnect with each other and disconnect from devices.

If you choose to participate, please complete the 2026 Screen-Free Week Participation form. Screen-free logos and tools are attached to this email to help you get started. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

Respectfully,

Deb Lawrence, Co-President, IPA USA
Screen-Free Week Coordinator
Screenfree.org

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This Black History Month, we celebrate the beauty of diversity, friendship, and the unique stories that make our classroom so special. 🖤✨
At Think Ahead Academy, we are proud to create a space where every child is seen, valued, and celebrated. Through learning, play, and meaningful conversations, we honor the rich cultures and histories that shape our community.
Together, we are growing kind hearts, curious minds, and a deep appreciation for one another. 💛🌍