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Is your child ready for Grade One? Why Pre-Academic Skills Matter
Read MoreBloomsbury Academy uses a Montessori-informed approach to build pre-academic skills like language, numeracy, and self-regulation through intentional, hands-on learning. While play is important, research shows children benefit most when educators guide and structure experiences. This balanced approach supports independence, focus, and long-term academic readiness.
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Navigating Big Emotions with Ayelet Ary
Bloomsbury Academy families recently gathered for a session led by Psychological Associate Ayelet Ary, a mental health professional under supervised practice. The session focused on one of the most rewarding yet challenging aspects of parenting: helping children understand and manage big emotions. P...Read More![]()
Growing Focus & Self-Control
At Bloomsbury, we care deeply about helping children build the brain skills that set them up for life: focus, memory, flexibility, and self-control. Scientists call these executive function skills. You can think of them as the brain’s “air-traffic control system” that helps children: Start and fini...Read More![]()
The Power of Outdoor Play at Bloomsbury Academy
Why fresh air, free movement, and messy hands matter At Bloomsbury Academy, we believe outdoor play is more than just recess—it’s a vital part of a child’s growth, especially in an urban environment. In a fast-paced, screen-filled city like Toronto, outdoor time offers children the space to move fre...Read More![]()
The Seemingly Simple Act of Spooning: Fine Motor Skills Development in Early Childhood
Fine motor skills play a crucial role in a child’s development, impacting their ability to perform everyday tasks such as writing, buttoning clothes, and using utensils. At Bloomsbury Academy, we prioritize activities that strengthen these essential skills to support children’s independence and conf...Read More![]()
Encouraging Early Childhood Reading Skills: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Reading is one of the most important skills a child can develop, and it all starts in the early years. As parents, caregivers, and educators, fostering a love for reading from a young age can lay the foundation for a child's future success in school and beyond. But how exactly can you encourage earl...Read More
