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More Than Daycare. A Brain-Based Learning Center.
Programs
Blue Ribbon Results Academy offers innovative programs tailored to preschoolers' development. Our brain-based curriculum, approved by the Virginia Board of Education, integrates character building and academic foundations in a nurturing environment. Programs emphasize areas such as language arts, math readiness, and science exploration, ensuring a holistic approach to early education. With extended care options and a focus on personal growth, our preschool programs are designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child. Join us and experience the difference in preschool education.
Brain Based Curriculum
Teaching Children The Way The Brain Learns
Our curriculum (Teaching Preschoolers with the Brain in Mind) is a brain based curriculum approved by the Virginia Board of Education.
This curriculum features weekly lesson plans and monthly unit themes that focus on brain based learning principles and strategies.
Also includes monthly character building lessons that include:
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Kindness: Encourage them to be kind to others, share, and show empathy towards their peers.
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Patience: Help them learn to wait their turn and understand that not everything happens instantly.
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Respect: Teach them to respect adults, their peers, and themselves. This includes using polite language and good manners.
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Responsibility: Encourage them to take care of their toys, clean up after themselves, and complete simple tasks.
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Cooperation: Promote teamwork and cooperation through group activities and playdates.
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Honesty: Teach them the importance of telling the truth and being honest about their feelings.
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Persistence: Help them understand that it's okay to make mistakes and that perseverance is important when facing challenges.
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Generosity: Show them the joy of giving and sharing with others, whether through small acts of kindness or sharing toys.
Core Subject Areas
Language Arts
Reading Readiness
Reading readiness is an important skill for preschoolers to learn. It helps them develop the tools they need to become confident readers. Parents can help their child by reading aloud to them, introducing them to books, and encouraging them to draw and write stories. Additionally, they can help them learn the alphabet, play word games, and practice phonemic awareness. With the right support and encouragement, preschoolers can develop a lifelong love of reading.
Math Readiness
Calendar Math
Preparing your preschooler for math can be a fun and rewarding experience. Starting early is key to helping your child develop strong math skills that will last a lifetime. Activities such as counting, sorting, and pattern recognition are great ways to introduce important mathematical concepts in a fun and engaging way. Through play and everyday activities, you can help your child develop the necessary skills to be successful in math. Encourage your child to count objects, recognize shapes, and sort items according to size, color, or type. These activities help to build the foundation of math readiness.
Science Exploration
Understanding Earth, Space Systems, Patterns, and Cycles, and testing questions and ideas.
Social Science Exploration
Civics and Citizenship, Geography, Similarities & Differences
Fine & Visual Arts
Movement and dance, exploring the singing voice, performance, tools to create visual art.
Music Appreciation
Keyboarding, Drumming & more.
Personal Development
Self Regulation, self concept, interactions with others, approaches to learning, social problems
Outside Play
Daily (as weather permits). Independent gross motor play, cooperative, and organized sports
Brain Breaks
Quiet time (naps) and brain breaks are incorporated in the school day.
Extended Learning Program
Our Extended Learning Program is designed to meet the needs of working families — and to keep the learning going. Students may arrive as early as 6:30 AM and remain engaged in enriching activities until 6:00 PM, at no additional charge. The Extended Learning Program is staffed with highly qualified teachers trained to meet the needs of individual children. The morning session offers students a choice of quiet rest, reading, music and movement, and creative crafts. The afternoon session includes STEM activities, Music and Art Appreciation, Technology, and indoor/outdoor play. At BRRA, the Extended Learning Program means working parents never have to choose between providing for their family and knowing their child is thriving in a loving, educational environment.
Morning
6:30am - 9:00am
Quiet Time / Breakfast / Role Play / Crafts / Table Games
Afternoon
3:00pm-6:00pm
Organized Group Games / Snack / Role Play / Crafts / Music and Movement
About Us
From the Beginning
Think. Reason. Question. Experiment. These are just a few of the skills and qualities that children will develop at Blue Ribbon Results Academy. Since our founding, we’ve focused on supporting kids during all transitions throughout childhood.
All activities are designed to adequately nurture the emotional and intellectual growth of our kids. Through stimulating situations and hands-on learning opportunities, young children are free to develop into bright young minds. Reach out to learn more, and enroll with us today!
Advantages of Brain Based Learning
What Is Brain-Based Learning?
Brain-based learning (BBL) is an approach to education that aligns with how the brain naturally learns best. It's built around the ideas of engagement, strategies, and principles. At Blue Ribbon Results Academy, this means we use neuroscience-backed methods to help each child grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially.
“BBL is... a set of principles and a base of knowledge and skills upon which we can make better decisions about the learning process.” — Eric Jensen
Schedule A Tour
We invite you to book a tour at our Norfolk or Prince William County locations. Discover the brain-based difference. We look forward to meeting you!
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