Natalia Rice Academy

Today is Fine Motor Friday, where little hands build BIG skills! 🌟

Fine motor activities help children strengthen the small muscles in their hands and fingers, preparing them for important skills like:
✅ Writing
✅ Cutting with scissors
✅ Buttoning and zipping
✅ Self-feeding
✅ Building independence

Today’s hands-on activities may include:
🧩 Puzzles
✂️ Cutting & Pasting
🎨 Painting with Q-Tips
🪵 Popsicle Stick Creations
🧵 Bead Stringing
📌 Clothespin Challenges
✍️ Name & Number Writing Practice

These fun activities help develop coordination, concentration, creativity, and confidence while making learning exciting!

💙💚 At Natalia Rice Academy, we believe that every small skill leads to a BIG future!

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👶 Childcare
🎒 Preschool
🎓 VPK
🏫 Private School

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Think Thursday at Natalia Rice Academy 🦋

Think Thursday is all about encouraging children to become problem-solvers, innovators, and critical thinkers through hands-on learning experiences.

🧠 Think Thursday Activities:
✅ Puzzles & Brain Teasers
✅ Building Challenges (Blocks, LEGOs, Popsicle Sticks)
✅ Problem-Solving Stations
✅ Science Investigations
✅ Coding & Logic Games
✅ Teamwork Challenges
✅ “What Would You Do?” Scenarios
✅ Engineering & Design Projects

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Connection:
Ask your child:
💭 What problem did you solve today?
💭 What did you build or create?
💭 What was challenging, and how did you overcome it?

🦋✨ What an AMAZING week at Natalia Rice Academy! ✨🦋

From hands-on learning and literacy activities to building friendships and exploring new skills, our students stayed engaged, excited, and eager to learn all week long!

📚 Childcare
🎨 Preschool
✏️ VPK
🏫 Private School

Our classrooms were filled with laughter, creativity, problem-solving, and meaningful learning experiences that help our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

At Natalia Rice Academy, we believe learning should be fun, engaging, and purposeful—and this week was a perfect example of that!

💙 We are so proud of our students and teachers for making every moment count.

✨ Looking for a safe, loving, and academically focused environment for your child?

📣 Enrollment is NOW OPEN!

Comment “INFO” below to learn more about our Childcare, Preschool, VPK, and Private School programs.

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Where Caterpillars Become Butterflies 🦋

🦋✨ The Natalia Rice Academy team hit the streets today spreading the word about our amazing childcare center and private school!

We had the opportunity to connect with families, share information about our programs, and showcase what makes our school so special. From nurturing early learners to supporting academic excellence, we’re committed to helping every child grow, learn, and thrive.

📚 Preschool • VPK • Private School • Before & After Care • Summer Programs

💙 At Natalia Rice Academy, we believe in creating a safe, loving, and engaging environment where children can reach their full potential.

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Who needs a writing board when you have dirt? 🌱✨

Our scholars explored nature while strengthening their fine motor skills through hands-on learning, creativity, and sensory play. Sometimes the best classroom is right outside! 🦋

Summer Camp officially starts June 8th and our students are READY!! 🎉🦋

From hands-on learning and STEM activities to water days, field trips, and unforgettable memories… this summer is going to be AMAZING at Natalia Rice Academy 💙

Who’s excited for Summer Camp 2026?! Our waiting list is open, comment waiting list if you would like to add your child ❤️

🎉 Our K–5th Grade Scholars Ended the Year With a BANG! 🎉

We are proud to announce that ALL of our K–5th grade students scored at or ABOVE grade level! 📚✨

This achievement reflects the dedication of our scholars, families, and educators who work hard every single day to create a culture of excellence, growth, and confidence. 💜

At Natalia Rice Academy, we don’t just prepare students for the next grade level — we prepare them to lead, think, and succeed. 🦋

✨ Limited spots are available for the upcoming school year! ✨

Join a school community where students are challenged, supported, and celebrated.

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