We raised $20,000 for our Tuition Assistance Fund! December 23rd, 2020 We raised $20,000 for our Tuition Assistance Fund to provide help for families seeking placement for their students at our school. In STEPPS Academy was faced with a matching campaign challenge this past month by Touch Up Direct to raise money for our
Easy and Cool Way for Kids to Tie Their Shoes! October 21, 2020 OT Emily Menaker Tying shoes can be a difficult skill to learn. Our wonderful OT Ms. Emily Menaker introduced us to a method originally developed by Kim Mickely, COTA and we have to
Pretend Play is a Vital Part of Child Development January 6, 2020 Pretend play is a vital part of child development. Studies show that imaginative play supports the development and expansion of receptive and expressive communication as well as motor skills, problem solving skills and self-regulation.
A Special Foodie Friday November 8, 2019 Thank you to Flower Child of Newport Beach, CA and Pal Experiences for making today's Foodie Fridays our best one yet! Today we used a growth mindset to experience some DELICIOUS new foods! Most of our students are working
Making New Friends! September 23, 2019 The new school year and new students bring a time of adjustment and change and that can be hard for our students who like routines and sameness. BUT, it can also be a time to make new friends, show kindness
New Students! September 23, 2019 The Academy has started a new school year and welcomed several new students in the past couple of weeks. We are growing! So exciting! Our new students are already fitting smoothly in our daily classroom routines. We have opened a second
Dance, Dance, and More Dance! September 20, 2019 We're ready for the weekend!! The students are wide awake and going all out! T used the smart board today to have dance breaks and loosen up to get the Monday blues out! Why are movement and dance
Science Time: Hypothesis Edition September 11, 2019 Welcome Back! Science time is one of the most important and equally fun parts of the day for the students! Here, we have Mr. Sam teaching the students how to form their own "hypothesis" or predictions and then test it and find
How To Keep Your Child Safe This Flu Season August 30, 2019 Fall is quickly approaching and we all know that flu season isn't far behind! Want to be proactive on keeping you and your kids safe this flu season? Here are 6 quick tips that can make all
Yoga Time or Fun Time? How About Both? August 30, 2019 If it's a yoga day, the students know it's going to be a fun day! Did you know yoga for kids is helpful for relaxation and that it can teach children breathing techniques and
