Building Blocks Academy

“Just don’t give up what you’re trying to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” —Ella Fitzgerald

This month we honor all of those who have made amazing strides in history for equality!

We couldn't let another day go by without shouting to the sky! We love you Harden family! Thank you so much for trusting us with your beautiful children! We love to see you all walk through the doors everyday!

Goooooodddd Morninggg!!!! Building Blocks Family! Today is VALENTINE'S DAY! We're so excited to see all of our friends smiling faces and to show them a little EXTRA love today! Happy Valentine's Day from Building Blocks Academy!

Good afternoon Building Blocks Family! If your looking for a way to celebrate Black History Month check out this article to get some ideas!

https://orlandofamilyfunmag.com/black-history-month/

Good Morning Building Blocks Academy Family! Can you please take a moment out of your day and give a round of applause for our teacher of the month Mrs.Lizbeth!
Our staff and parents appreciate everything you do for our school!
With great dedication comes great Achievement.
Congratulations to our February Teacher of the Month!

We can always learn at any age and any time! So remember taking 5 minutes out of our day to go over letters, numbers, colors and objects will make a great impact in our little ones future!

Today we would like to honor the Great Martin Luther King Jr! We want to thank you for all of your efforts you made to show that Love is the most durable power in the world!

Bring the family for free outdoor movies every Friday in January. Watch your favorite pet-themed movies on the big screen, located next to the Children's Play Area behind The Porch. Bring a chair, grab some snacks from your favorite store or restaurant, and spend the night watching a movie underneath the stars.
Where: Next to Children's Play Area behind The Porch. In the Waterford Lakes Town Center
Movie Showing:

January 7: The Secret Life of Pets (PG)

January 14: Scoob! (PG)

January 21: UP (PG)

January 28: The Lady & the Tramp (G)

Did you know that today is National Sticker Day and National Korean American Day!

We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

Responsibilities

Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
Track children’s progress and report to parents
Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
Collaborate with other educators
Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills

Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher
Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
Excellent communication and instructional skills
Ability to act as mediator between children
Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
Certification in child CPR
BSc/BA in education or relevant field
Valid licence to practice profession