Ivy Crest Academy of Deerfield

Today we found a wolf spider and a cricket. Our summer campers were able to safely observe these beautiful and interesting creatures. We are fortunate to be in an area with so much wildlife, insects and pollinators. (Yes, they were both released into their environment)

When your favorite teacher goes to lunch, we wait by the door for her to come back. It is so heartwarming to see how much our little friends and teachers love each other.

Our 1 year olds are learning all about farm animals this week. How cute are these works of art! They incorporated their hands and feet as the animal bodies.

It takes a village... and look at what we built together! 📚
We are thrilled to announce that our new preschool library is ready for our little readers! This special space is designed to help children develop language skills, foster curiosity, and bond over wonderful stories.

There is nothing quite like seeing the world through the eyes of a 3-year-old. ✨
Today was all about bug hunting. Every beetle is a giant discovery, every earthworm is a brand-new best friend, and a simple patch of grass becomes a whole jungle to explore. 🐜🌿

Summer campers created the moon today. Using simple household items-paper towel rolls, plastic wrap,paint and glitter, their knowledge of the universe is expanding every day.

Today our summer campers learned about the solar system. They even created their own unique and individual solar systems.

While it might seem like toddlers are "just playing" when they're outside, their little brains and bodies are actually working overtime. Outdoors, they get to crunch dry leaves, feel the prickle of grass, squish mud, and trace the rough bark of a tree. It’s messy, it’s unpredictable, but it’s exactly what their growing bodies crave.

We have definitely been spoiled this week!! A big thank you to our wonderful families for the delicious treats and meals. Ms Perez for the homemade sweet breads and cinnamon rolls, Ms Griffin for the homemade banana muffins, Ms Duron for delicious pizza and Ms Vu for a wonderful Vietnamese lunch. We cannot thank you all enough!