Veera Academy

🟡🟠 Learning Through Play at Veera Academy🟠🟡
This week, our little learners explored Geo Boards—a fun hands-on activity that builds:
✨ Fine motor skills
🧠 Early math + geometry concepts
🎨 Creativity & problem-solving
Using colorful rubber bands, kids made shapes, patterns, and even letters! It’s a playful way to learn and grow. 💛

📚✨ Afterschool Care Available! ✨🏡
Looking for a safe, supportive place for your child after school? I’m now offering afterschool care Monday–Friday until 5:30 PM, with school pickup available (case-by-case basis, additional charge may apply).
With over 20 years of experience in education and a passion for helping kids thrive, I provide more than just care—I create a warm, welcoming home environment where children can:
✅ Enjoy a nutritious snack
✅ Get help with homework
✅ Participate in enriching activities
✅ Wind down in a calm, nurturing space
I believe every child deserves personalized attention, encouragement, and the space to grow both academically and emotionally.
📩 Message me to learn more or ask about school pickup options!

Puzzles are excellent for brain development and overall growth for several important reasons. At this age, children's brains are rapidly developing, and puzzles help stimulate key cognitive, physical, and emotional skills. Here's a breakdown of why puzzles are so beneficial:
🧠 1. Cognitive Development
Problem-Solving Skills: Figuring out how pieces fit together teaches kids how to think critically and logically.
Memory: Children remember shapes, colors, and where pieces go, which strengthens short-term memory.
Spatial Awareness: Manipulating puzzle pieces helps children understand shapes and how they relate to space and orientation.
Cause and Effect: They learn that placing a piece correctly results in progress, reinforcing logical connections.
✋ 2. Fine Motor Skills
Hand-Eye Coordination: Picking up and placing pieces requires coordination between what they see and how their hands move.
Dexterity: Moving, turning, and fitting puzzle pieces helps improve finger strength and control.
🧩 3. Emotional and Social Skills
Patience and Persistence: Completing a puzzle takes time, which helps build focus and the ability to stick with a task.
Confidence: Finishing a puzzle gives children a sense of accomplishment and boosts self-esteem.
Collaboration: When done with others (like parents or peers), puzzles teach sharing, taking turns, and teamwork.
🗣️ 4. Language Development
As children work on puzzles with adults or peers, they often talk about colors, shapes, and positions, which builds vocabulary and communication skills.
🧠 Bonus: Brain Growth
Puzzles activate both sides of the brain:
Left side: Handles logic and sequence.
Right side: Manages creativity and visual-spatial awareness.

📚✨ At Veera Academy, we use the Sonday System along with other evidence-based practices to give your child a head start in reading — and build their confidence every step of the way!

With Ms. Suki’s fun and nurturing approach, even children as young as 4 years old are learning to read in a safe, engaging environment. You’ll be amazed as their interest in books grows and they begin to develop a true love for reading early on. ❤️📖

✨ Plus, Veera Academy is one of the only daycares led by an actual teacher, ensuring your child receives expert instruction in a warm and caring setting. 💕

🌟 🌟 At Veera Academy, I use the Kimochis Social-Emotional Toolkit to help kids grow into confident, connected, and compassionate little humans. 💛
This proven system helps children name their feelings, build empathy, and thrive socially — all while having fun!

📚 Come see the difference a heart-smart approach can make.
📍 Located in Downtown San Jose
📩 DM me to schedule a tour!

Hi, I'm Ms. Suki.

With over 20 years of experience in education, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting students of all ages—from transitional kindergarten (TK) through 12th grade. My background includes teaching special education and working in behavior intervention, where I’ve had the privilege of helping students overcome challenges and reach their full potential. I specialize in early literacy and have a passion for teaching children to read at a young age. I’ve successfully helped many students, including my own children, begin reading as early as age 4.

Watching a child’s confidence grow as they learn to read is one of the most rewarding parts of my work. I hold a California teaching credential and am currently completing my Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction.

As a child care provider, I combine my teaching expertise with a nurturing, compassionate approach to create a safe, inclusive space where every child is seen, supported, and set up for success. I truly care about kids and believe in helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally through personalized, patient guidance.