Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission: At ThriveKids™ Academy, our mission is to connect with each child individually using kindness and empathy. Through our proprietary 20/20/20 circuit system, we aim to understand your child’s needs and aspirations and reach beyond the constraints of standard education today. By providing your child with a learning approach that will engage and excite them, we aspire to unleash limitless possibilities for them. Your child will be independent physically, intellectually, and psychologically, leaving them ready for success in their future.
Vision: To empower children to be independent physically, intellectually and psychologically through our 20-20-20 circuit programming model, preparing them for success in their future.
Values: connection, kindness, empathy, growth, support, character, independence.
Connections
In conventional schools and in society in general children and seniors are often considered less than others. They are not treated with respect or as viable members of society. Often, in most schools, this behaviour is consistent with the way teachers address children as well.
“Most adults treat kids like we are worth less than they are – like they can talk to us however they want because our brains aren’t fully matured and they think it won’t hurt, but it does.” – 11 year old boy
Kids today are recognizing this. At ThriveKids Academy™ we value your Child’s mind. We treat all children with kindness, empathy, and we make it our first task to connect with all children when they enter the school until they graduate. We want to know how they think, what they enjoy doing most, what challenges them and so much more. Connecting with them is our way of communicating on equal standing, this way they know they won’t have to get angry or frustrated and impulsive, because they feel safe and are trusted to make good decisions. Occasionally there are moments when life is overwhelming but at ThriveKids Academy™ there are very few.
Circle of Support
We are so glad to have you and your family join our circle of support.
At ThriveKids™ Academy we value your child’s mind and energy. We make it our first take to connect with all children when they enter our school until they graduate. We want to know what they enjoy doing most, and translate their joys into educational opportunities.
At ThriveKids™ Academy, our connection with your child means they have an equal voice. Frustration and impulsiveness are slowed because your child is safe, heard and trusted to make good decisions. ThriveKids™ Academy helps channel moments where your child is overwhelmed.
The ThriveKids™ Academy offers a Whole Body Approach to Learning
We focus on all aspects of a student’s development, the academic, the physical and the mindful, with an emphasis on self-awareness in all areas of the body, mind and character. At ThriveKids™ Academy, we foster development through our unique proprietary system based on the building blocks of 20/20/20 Circuits and we rotate these circuits throughout each day in order to get kids moving and engage them continuously in learning.
Vigorous Exercise
Most schools in North America today only allocate 30 or so minutes to exercise a few times per week. The best educational systems in the world today, Finland who offers best practices in education, delivers a rigorous program of exercise consisting of an hour to an hour and 45 minutes daily. At ThriveKids™ Academy we rotate exercise, academics and STEAM, Mindfulness, Food is Fuel- nutritious food preparation and more throughout our day in 20 minute increments. Kids receive at least 60 minutes of exercise each day. Exercise takes place either indoors or outside, weather dependent.
Learning
Through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) and our Academics programs your child will receive the best of learning. Our curriculum offers hands on learning combined with real world practical modeling so kids can understand how their learning efforts apply in the real world. The How and the Why are extremely important for children to understand the connection between the lessons they are being taught and the utilitarian use of the lesson.
Mindfulness, Anxiety Relief
Mental and Physical health have become linked and there is no longer a stigma about mental health in adults. At ThriveKids™ Academy we believe that mindfulness and approaches to anxiety relief are critical. All of our children experience challenges in one way or another; academically, physically or mentally. Rather than ignoring these issues we create a safe and healthy place for kids to relax and participate in mindful activities, yoga, and meditation or just experiencing quiet. Learning how to go inward and feel safe doing this is important to learn when kids are young and open to new ideas and building confidence and their own voices.
Gut Health
Kids learn eating behavior through modeling. We encourage them to eat well at home but we can’t always be there to guide them when they are in the real world. ThriveKids™ Academy imparts the tools kids need in order to understand that food is fuel and everything they eat drives their little bodies.
