Academic Adventure Habits
School Readiness for the Whole Family
Academic Adventure Habits
Mission Statement
To empower parents and caregivers with the skills, knowledge, and resources to empower childrens developmental and social preparedness for school.
School Readiness Skills
Is your child able to do the following easily?
- Waiting their turn?
- Following three part directions?
- Track their belongings?
Succeeding in a room, at a desk, on a schedule is not a natural skill set for many capable and curious children.
Building report with a child helps me find their unique interests and motivations. From there, a collection of activities and games can be set to support and practice new skills. Acknowledging and strengths to adapt to new situations and expectations. I provide support and guidance to families with children ages 3-8, focusing on developmentally appropriate stepping stones for social and academic success .
I have 20 years of experience welcoming children into their first experience of a school environment. Some are hesitant to part from their parents. Others feel confused and overwhelmed by group dynamics and social culture. Learning how to navigate in a group is very different than being home with your family. Learning how to participate in activities and follow instructions while building friendships and growing physically, neurologically and emotionally.
Exercises in gross and fine motor skills, as well as guidance and support building social-emotional tools.
Services Offered
Resource
Transition and Stagnation Brainstorming
Read aloud and early reader children's books that nourish child development
Individual
- Session Packages - Individually tailored to support child and family strengthen and practice school ready habits
Group
(Coming soon)
- Workshops for Parents - Nourishing our own inner child/remembering what it was like to explore the world with freshness.
- Academic Adventure Experiences for Parents and children to practice playful school skills
- Parent Tot Gatherings
Hello and Welcome! I am Ms. Paz
Benefits of working with me:
I am a seasoned teacher who has welcomed many students and families into the school year and classroom.
I have a warmth, presence and interest in connecting. I am passionate about building relationships that serve as a bridge, joining individual strengths to promote and preserve community vitality.
Experience
I bring 22 years of experience as a advocate and educator. Mother of two energetic young men who are engaged "nerdy jocks."
Education:
BA in Psychology
Masters Degree in Waldorf Eduction
Remedial Certification*
Associate Life Coach Certification
*Integrative movement and art based learning support.
Most recently I was hired as an interim class teacher, restoring health, form and trust to the students and parents of a Waldorf Second Grade.
Philosophy
Getting from what we know,
to what we do not know yet,
is an adventure.
It is my passion and honor to create a space where new learners can
- believe in their ability to navigate new things
- build trust in the process
- gain skills for ease of effort