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Get Me & Kids Out Of The House! Winter In CO

January 16, 2019 by Young Scholars Academy Leave a Comment

The holidays are over and with it went all the fun winter activities. But winter has just begun, what can we do now. There is an array of indoor activities such as Sky Zone, Glow Golf, and Little Monkey Business to help get your children out of the house but below is some information of winter specific activities that have a limited time availability.

For an outdoor adventure that is a drive away, visit The Ice Castles located in Dillon Colorado. This magical experience has helps you to forget that you are cold with the warmth and beauty in your heart. Ice Castles are open until February 2, 2019. Made from 20,000 pounds of ice, these castles are tall, have icicles, igloos, tunnels, and ice slides. Their mission is, “to create happiness, laughter, and unforgettable winter memories.” As this is an outdoor activity, dress for the weather (boots, snow suits, hats, gloves). Instead of bringing a stroller for young children it is suggested to bring a sled. It is best to buy your tickets in advanced. They are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Their hours of operation are Monday and Thursday 4pm-9pm, Friday 4pm-10:30pm, Saturday 12pm-10:30pm, and Sunday 12pm-8pm. Prices vary depending on day and age. Weekdays children 4-11 cost $10.95 and 12 and older cost $15.95. Weekends children 4-11 cost $14.95 and 12 and older cost $18.95. Tickets can be purchased from their website; https://icecastles.com/dillon/

Skate in the Park at Acacia Park (115 E. Platte Ave) invites families to enjoy outdoor ice skating. It is $10 a guest 5 and older. Children 4 and under are free with a paid adult. A $1 discount is offered to those who carry a military ID. Ice Skate rental is included with the price. Skate in the Park will be open until January 21, 2019. For group rates and private event reservations please visit www.DowntownCS.com/skate. The hours vary please see schedule and special events below.

Sertich Ice Center has a couple of hours a day open for public skating. Children 17 and under Skate for $5.25 with a $3.25 skate rental fee and adults skate for $6.25 with a $3.25 skate rental fee. For a complete calendar of dates and times available please visit https://coloradosprings.gov/…/fil…/inline-images/psjan19.pdf. There is an offer available from Groupon which allows two skaters to skate for $9 including skate rental. The Groupon offer is available at: https://www.groupon.com/browse/colorado-springs….

Sledding is an awesome outdoor activity to try. There are different types sleds available at Target, Walmart, Bass Pro Shop, Walgreens, and other retail stores. Many stores have already started to put their winter gear on sale so supplies may be limited. If your neighborhood has a hill then you won’t need to travel far from home but there are a couple of parks in town that are popular for Eugene McCleary Park at 5214 Pioneer Mesa Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80923 and Cotton Wood Creek Park at 7040 Rangewood Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80923.

Winter is such a fun time to get outdoors and play. As always, please dress for the weather and do not stay out for long periods of time in low temperatures to keep yourself and your children safe and healthy. At the end of a cold play day, warm up with a hot drink such as hot chocolate, apple cider, coffee, or tea. Enjoy your winter!

-Ms. Blair
Lead Preschool Teacher
Workplace Wellness Coordinator

Filed Under: Family Tips

You’re Doing Just Fine! 5 reassurances to tell yourself in the new year.

January 14, 2019 by Young Scholars Academy Leave a Comment

As we head into the new year, lets all vow as parents to “Let It Go”! Let go of all the past worries, negativity, and self-doubt. This is a great chance to kick off a new mindset and to think about all the accomplishments you have made over the past year. Sometimes we seem to only focus on the negatives in parenting. We worry that we are doing a “bad” job at this parenting gig. But you know what, the parents that worry that they are screwing up royally, those are the ones doing the best jobs. You are analyzing most choices you make daily regarding your child and worrying if you have made the best choice. You deeply care and You are doing FINE! As we begin a new year with a clean slate, remind yourself these 5 things.

  1. My Child IS happy. They are. You know it, deep down under the grumpy cat face or the meltdown in the store your little one is happy. You make them happy. From the tiny details of making sure their favorite flavor of yogurt is stocked in the fridge, to planning the annual birthday party. You make your child happy every day.
  2. It’s okay if my kid eats the French fry off the floor. Yeah, it happens. They will be fine and will not get some wacky illness. Kiddos just go with it for the most part and we should too. Its just not going to be perfect all the time. Stop trying to be the perfect Pinterest parent, life is just not that perfect. A few dropped fries here and there won’t kill us.
  3. I am not alone! No matter the situation, some one else’s kid has done whatever horrific thing your child just did. Your kiddo may surprise you from time-to-time and it we just need to keep our cool, no embarrassment necessary.
  4. It’s okay to be mad. We are our own person outside of being a parent. There are things that happen daily that are so frustrating that our children do. You can be mad about things but handle it in an appropriate manner when around your children. When the little one knocks over and breaks the vase that has been passed down to you, yeah you are going to be a little pissed. Pause, breath, and tell your child you are upset. Communicate to them calmly and let them know how you feel. It shows them you get mad too and how to handle it.
  5. I can take time for me. Dads and Moms need to regularly have ‘me’ time. Self-care is so important when you are a parent. We are always the last ones to get new underwear. WHY?! You need to remember to make time for you and to take care of your needs; mind, body, and soul in order to be a better parent. Don’t forget to care about yourself as well as your kiddos.

Throwing out all the parent doubt will relieve some major worry. Do yourself a favor and ‘Let It Go’. Yeah, you know the song…we all do. It’s a great reminder to let go of the negative thoughts and to reassure ourselves that we are doing the best job as parents as we can. Love your babies with all you’ve got and see the positives rather than the negatives in the new year!

-Ms. Whitney
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Curriculum Coordinator

Filed Under: Family Tips

4 Mantras For You & Your Kids In 2019

January 4, 2019 by Young Scholars Academy Leave a Comment

We all have our routine to get up and get us pumped for the day. For some it is music and others journaling, a chat in the mirror or even a little saying. Whatever, it is we all have our thing. However, what about children? How are we pumping up our children to face their day? We want the best for our children no matter what. So, should we not be setting them up to have the best possible mental health as well? Here are five mantras and/or topics that should be given to your child on the regular to help them create a successful day!

  1. Failure will happen, and it is okay. We should encourage failure to our children. It is how we learn what to do and how to get back up. If we take a look at the people who have had great success or impact in this world, we will find they have one major thing in common. They failed before they succeed.
    a. “Failure is an event, not a person. Yesterday ended last night.” – Zig Ziglar
    b. “When you take risks you learn that there will be times when you succeed and there will be times when you fail, and both are equally important.” – Ellen DeGeneres
    c. “Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill
  2. Responsibility- You, are in charge of your actions. We want to protect our children no matter what. But we could be doing more harm than good when we do not hold them accountable for their actions and what follows when negative choices are made.
    a. “If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams.” – Les Brown
    b. “With great power comes great responsibility.” – Voltaire
    c. “The price of greatness is responsibility.” – Winston Churchill
  3. Kindness matters. We are so quick to build our children up. We focus on their milestones being hit. How much they can spit out regarding academics. But we cannot forget about others and the power of a smile. This topic covers my favorite quote of all time.
    a. We need to care less about whether our children are academically gifted & more about whether they sit with the lonely kid in the cafeteria.
    b. ” No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop
    c. “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” -William Arthur Ward
  4. Self-affirmation- We should have our kids love themselves. They should have the confidence and understanding of all the above topics to build themselves up. But it never hurts to use a quote and build your child up as well
    a. I am loved
    b. There is no one better to be than myself
    c. My challenges help me grow

Above all else none of these things can happen without the other one. “You is kind. You is smart. You is important.” Kindness doesn’t come at the cost of intelligence. Loving yourself doesn’t come at the cost of responsibility. Everything in this life is a fine balance. We should encourage our children and guide them along the path to be well rounded individuals.

Ms. Michaela
Child Success Advocate
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

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Sending Your Child to Preschool: Pros and Cons

December 28, 2018 by Young Scholars Academy Leave a Comment

One of the decisions that many parents find daunting is if they need to send their children to preschool. While it is definitely a tough choice, sending a child to preschool offers a plethora of benefits. Find out if going the preschool route is the best decision. Read the following preschool pros and cons to help you make the right choice.

PROS

Preschool offers a learning environment away from home

It is true that the foundation of learning begins at home. The familiar environment at home provides children with plenty of opportunities for exploration. On the other hand, what preschool offers is a formal learning environment that is difficult to emulate at home. Preschools have a structured curriculum which allows children to learn skills that help set them on the path for future success. Also, there are plenty of other things that young kids can learn from preschool they can’t at home.

It provides a place to practice social skills

Making friends and interacting with other children are some of the most important parts of a child’s social development. Preschool provides children with more opportunities to do it. In a preschool setting, young kids can socialize better. They are given activities that let them play, interact and work together with other kids their age. In a typical home, children only get to socialize when play dates are organized or when they have neighbors to play with. In the safe and friendly environment of a preschool setting, children learn how to resolve their own conflicts. It is also in a preschool that children can develop life long friendships.

It provides more opportunities for exploration

While home-based learning helps build the foundation for a child’s growth and development, the opportunities it provides are limited. Preschool provides the same exploration opportunities and more!  In preschool, children have access to advanced learning options. The curriculum is designed in a way where children have the chance to read, write and learn while having fun. They are given activities that teach them the fundamentals of counting, the alphabet, creating art, and a lot more!

It helps children form relationships with adults they can trust

Young children usually cling to their parents because they feel like they are the only adults they can trust. And because they are so used to being with you, even relatives and other family members may feel foreign to them. By sending your child to preschool, it will be easier for them to develop relationships with other adults. They will gradually feel that it’s okay to not have you around as they begin to trust other adults.

It provides exposure to new experiences

Preschool provides children with learning experiences outside the four corners of the classroom. They get exposed to new experiences as they go on field trips and visit fire stations, police stations and other significant community events. Most of these experiences are something they don’t have access to at home.

CONS

Preschool is expensive

Most preschools don’t come cheap. While there are some that offer scholarships, most have a set tuition rate which parents pay before their children can be enrolled. It’s not just the tuition. There are other fees outside the tuition costs. There’s the security deposits, registration fees, field trip costs, school supplies and more.

It may increase children’s exposure to illnesses

Like any other school setting, preschool may increase the risk of children getting sick. Being with other kids may increase your child’s likelihood to get sick, if they do not have a strong immune system.

Sending your little one to preschool may entail a few disadvantages. However, they are nothing compared to the wonderful benefits of preschool. Make sure you are choosing the right preschool for your child and enroll them in Young Scholars Academy. Please feel free to give us a call for more information.

Filed Under: Holidays

Finding Santa In Colorado Springs

December 10, 2018 by Admin Leave a Comment

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Children love the magic of Christmas and Santa Claus coming to town has made many Christmases merry and bright. Santa can be found in many different locations during the holidays but finding the perfect Santa experience for you children and family can be a little daunting. Listed below are a few of the Winter Wonderlands you and your family can visit this year.

Santa at the Chapel Hills Mall is a fun and convenient way to let your children visit Santa while also getting some Christmas shopping done. Santa is available Monday-Saturday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm with breaks from 1:00-2:00 pm and 5:00-6:00(Even Santa has to stop to eat), Sunday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm with a break from 2:00-3:00 pm, and December 24th from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with a break from 1:00-2:00 pm. He will be at the Mall through December 24th. Do your fur babies want to meet the big guy? Chapel Hills Mall offers pet night every Monday through December 17th from 6:00-8:00 pm. Pictures can be purchased at the time of visit.

little girl decorating a Christmas treeAnother convenient way to meet Santa is through the Citadel Mall. They have the same hours for Santa as the Chapel Hills Mall but instead of offering pet night, the Citadel has partnered with NORAD Tracks Santa. Their web page https://www.noradsanta.org opens December 1st and tracks Santa though the Christmas season.

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops offers a different free craft each week, a free 4X6 photo, and games and activities. From now through December 1st Santa is available Monday-Friday 5:00-8:00 pm and crafts from 5:00-7:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm with crafts from 12:00-5:00 pm, and Sunday 12:00-5:00 pm with crafts those same hours. December 2nd-24th hours are Mon-Sat 10:00 am – 8:00 pm and Sunday’s and Christmas Eve from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. with crafts on weekday evenings 5:00-7:00 pm and weekends 12:00-5:00 pm.

If you are looking for a Santa tradition for your family, catch the Santa Express Train from the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. Pricing Varies from day and seating; $44-$74 for adults and $34-$69 for children ages 1-12. Guests can pre-purchase meals or purchase them on the train. Passengers can also buy a photo to document their Santa Express experience. Call or log on to make reservations 719-276-4000 or https://royalgorgeroute.com/santa-express-train/ Santa Fe Depot off of Highway 50 Canon City CO 81212

Holiday Evening at Rock Ledge Ranch invites you to celebrate an old fashioned Christmas with light tours, blacksmithing demonstrations, barn dancing, Victorian celebrations, Edwardian festivities, and a visit from St. Nicholas. The general store will be open for purchasing hot cider and other goodies. This event takes place December 15th starting at 4pm. 719-578-6777. 3105 Gateway Rd 80904. Adults $8, Seniors $5, andChildren 6-12 $4.

Here are just a few places near Colorado Springs to bring the magic of Christmas to your family. No matter how you chose to visit Santa, with kids and/or pets, in the mall or on a train, be sure to have fun and enjoy time making new holiday memories.

-Ms. Blair
Health & Wellness Coordinator
Lead Early Preschool Teacher

Filed Under: Activities, Family Tips, Health & Wellness, Holidays

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