Ivybrook Academy Lubbock

When parents think about kindergarten readiness, they often think about letters, numbers, and early literacy skills. While those skills certainly matter, research consistently shows that social-emotional development is equally predictive of long-term academic success.

At Ivybrook Academy, social-emotional learning is not a separate subject on the schedule. It's in everything we do. Group projects, collaborative play, and guided conflict resolution all give children daily practice in empathy, self-regulation, and communication.

By the time our students leave Ivybrook, they are academically and emotionally prepared for what comes next.

This summer, your child can discover their inner artist!

A week of summer camp at Ivybrook can look like:

🎨 Painting to the rhythm of music and letting the beat guide the brush
🧲 Using magnets to create art
🌻 Learning to paint like Van Gogh and Monet

It is expressive, imaginative, and rooted in the belief that every child has an artist inside them.

Summer is almost here – register your child for a summer of creativity!

Ivybrook Academy Lubbock Family of the Month!
We have been proud members of the Ivybrook community for over two years, with our children, Xander (5) and Camila (3), both attending the school. Throughout the week, Bruce and I work full-time jobs, and we are grateful that both sets of grandparents have retired to help care for the kids when they’re not in school.

Our family enjoys spending weekends on the golf course. Xander has been swinging a golf club since he was just one year old, and Camila is gradually following in his footsteps! They both love playing sports, riding bikes, and trying out any outdoor activity they can get their hands on. Their adjustment to school has been wonderful, thanks in large part to the incredibly kind staff at Ivybrook. We truly appreciate the dedication of the teachers and staff, along with the fantastic opportunities the school provides. The curriculum is excellent, and it is heartwarming to see how excited and proud both Xander and Camila are when they share the projects they work on.

Overall, it has been a joy to witness their enthusiasm for going to school and their eagerness to share what they learn each day. Ivybrook feels like a close-knit community, and we couldn't be happier to be part of it!

Up until this point, you've been your child’s only teacher.

You've guided their first steps, cheered for their first words, and patiently answered their endless questions. Sharing that role for the very first time is a significant moment for both you and your child.

Our classrooms are designed to be a natural extension of the warmth and security of home, giving children the space to explore the world with independence and confidence while giving parents the peace of mind that comes from knowing their child is truly seen.

The summer slide is real, and it starts earlier than most parents expect.

Research shows that children can lose up to two months of learning over the summer without continued engagement.

We keep young minds active and curious all summer long through hands-on projects, themed weekly sessions, and the same blended Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach that families trust during the school year.

Learning doesn't have to stop when the school year does!

Our little gardeners are doing the most wonderful job taking care of their plants!

Day 1 of Teacher Appreciation at Ivybrook!!! Our teachers help your children blossom, so pick them a flower or two!

At Ivybrook, we focus on the process AND the final product. The true learning happens in the messy, joyful moments of discovery.

Join our team this summer and fall!