Ivybrook Academy Lubbock

What can a week of summer camp look like at Ivybrook?

🌋 It looks like discovering what causes a volcano to erupt.
🦸‍♂️ It looks like building force fields and testing whether magnets can make a superhero fly.
🤖 It looks like using everyday materials to build a robot.

It is hands-on, imagination-driven, and rooted in real scientific thinking.

Ready for summer? It's not too late to register for this year's summer camp fun!

https://www.ivybrookacademy.com/academics/summer-camp/

Chick hatching week is a teacher, parent, and student favorite! Tweet, tweet for Ivybrook!

Preschool is the introduction to what learning feels like.

That first experience is foundational and impactful. Research in early childhood development consistently shows that the quality of a child's earliest educational environment impacts academic achievement, emotional development, and social skills well into the school years.

At Ivybrook Academy, we want that foundation to be built on joy. By blending Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies, our individualized curriculum meets early learners exactly where they are, so that learning is an exciting, welcoming adventure.

The lifecycle of a butterfly….up close in our 3’s classroom! Shoutout to Ms. Tatum and Ms. Chloe for this engaging lesson!

When we talk about our summer camps having a strong STEAM focus, we know it can sound a bit intimidating for a preschooler. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math are big words for a four-year-old!

But at Ivybrook, STEAM is purposeful play, like testing different materials at the water table to discover which ones sink and which ones float, or building a bridge out of wooden blocks to figure out why it tips over. It is trial, error, and a whole lot of laughter!

That is what learning feels like at an Ivybrook Academy Summer Camp. Register your child today for a summer of discovery and fun!

We embrace child-led learning because we believe every child’s curiosity and interests are the key to unlocking their potential.

By encouraging exploration and decision-making through individualized instruction, we help preschoolers build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning.

Meet our Ivybrook Family of April!

"Wyatt is 5 and has been part of Ivybrook since he was 3 years old. We first enrolled him hoping to give him socialization and extra support with his speech-but what we found was so much more! We found a place that poured into him, believed in him, and helped him truly come out of his shell. Watching his confidence grow over the years has been nothing short of emotional for our family. Now in the Transitional Kindergarten program, he is thriving-and already gets teary eyed talking about leaving for "big school". That alone speaks volumes about the love and connection he feels here. Because of the incredible impact Ivybrook has had on Wyatt, choosing to send our daughter Sophie, 3, was an easy decision. The Montessori approach, small classrooms, and, most importantly, the teachers who have become like family to us make this place so special.
Ivybrook will always hold a very special place in our hearts!"-Hollie

An emergent curriculum means that our lessons often evolve based on the interests of the students.

If a classroom of young learners shows an interest in sharks, our educators build long-term projects around that curiosity. Students might research shark habitats in the classroom library, explore buoyancy at the water table, or paint collaborative ocean murals. By pivoting to follow the children's natural curiosity, we ensure high engagement and active participation in their own education.

Mathematics is inherently abstract, but early learners need a concrete foundation to truly grasp it. By using tactile materials, like number rods or geometric solids, children can physically manipulate mathematical concepts. This hands-on approach builds a deep, intuitive understanding of math rather than relying on rote memorization.

It also allows our educators to effectively support the diverse learning styles within our classrooms. Whether a student is a visual or tactile learner, our curriculum provides the specific tools they need to master complex concepts at their own unique pace.

For many children, Ivybrook Academy is their first interaction with a formal educational setting. Our objective is to ensure this introduction is positive, safe, and nurturing.

By fostering a secure attachment to school now, we remove the fear of learning. We believe that a child who feels safe and welcomed is a child who is ready to take academic risks.

Light tables are more than just a captivating visual; they are a powerful tool for discovery! When students explore transparent materials, colors, and shapes, they are actively developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

This unique sensory experience also acts as a natural gathering space, encouraging collaborative storytelling and creative problem-solving as children investigate the properties of light together.