Dynamic Learning Academy Information

The hallmarks of the Dynamic Learning Academy are attention to the growth and development of each child in a fun, nurturing and safe environment. Yoga, exercise and movement will give students the opportunity to develop their large gross motor skills. Dynamic Learning Academy students will engage in fun, healthy exercise, Yoga and use of their imaginations. Yoga has many benefits such as enhancing concentration; when a student gets used to the asana or postures of yoga, it can help to improve their concentration skills. Students learn how to sit still in one place and focus on the moment. Yoga helps improve flexibility and balance and tones their muscles too. Students become more poised and start to believe in their abilities. Children are more flexible and agile than adults, so the earlier yoga is introduced, the more lifetime benefits can be gained. Students will also participate in activities such as sports play, tumbling and free play. Circle time is a social group gathering where the students participate in a dialogue designed to stimulate thinking, enrich their social skills, allow self-expression and expand attention spans. Circle activities foster a sense of community providing the opportunity to be valued as an individual in a group setting. The skills acquired during circle promote school readiness, patience, the understanding of time, all while exploring topics like weather, calendar, current events, cultures, thematic lessons and dramatic play. Learning is enhanced through song, dance and other stimuli. Craft time helps children creatively express their thoughts and feelings. It helps to reinforce fine motor skills and concept development. It also allows children to experiment with textures and the properties of different substances providing an opportunity for scientific exploration and free art exploration. Some of our preferred tools include paints, molding clay, shaving cream play, slime, stamps, glue and scissors. Manipulative activities help children to improve small muscle development, ...