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Big Blue Marble Academy Expands to Virginia with a New Midlothian Location
Big Blue Marble Academy (BBMA), a leading provider of exceptional early childhood education, announces its entry into Virginia. The acclaimed education organization will rebrand and revitalize the previously known Cedarhouse School, now operating as BBMA Colony Crossing in Midlothian.
BBMA, renowned for its commitment to nurturing the young minds of tomorrow, seeks to strengthen the school's esteemed reputation for excellence in early education. By focusing on play-based learning, BBMA aims to provide children with a solid foundation that fosters a lifelong love of learning and equips them with the skills to excel.
The new BBMA location is situated at 2301 Colony Crossing Pl, and is now enrolling Midlothian's young learners. BBMA looks forward to serving this dynamic community and growing alongside the families it will support.
What to Expect as a BBMA Family Member
BBMA offers a diverse and innovative curriculum that combines research-backed teachings with a global approach. This curriculum primarily revolves around STEAM education, social-emotional learning, and global awareness, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and comprehensive child development.
Balancing academic achievement and the growth of well-rounded individuals, BBMA promotes character building through programs such as Heart Projects. This focus on character supports students’ emotional development and prepares them to make a positive impact in the world.
Prioritizing family involvement, BBMA provides streamlined communication platforms that offer insights into children's daily experiences, progress, and milestones. To accommodate working parents, BBMA offers flexible hours from 6:30 AM to 6 PM daily.
BBMA recognizes that transitions can be overwhelming, and its dedicated team is committed to supporting families every step of the way. For those interested in learning more about joining the BBMA family, tours can be scheduled at the new Midlothian location.
Insights into BBMA's Educational Philosophy
BBMA's early childhood education philosophy emphasizes a global, play-based curriculum that integrates social-emotional learning, global awareness, and character building, supplemented by STEAM elements. This forward-thinking approach aims to nurture well-rounded, culturally aware, and emotionally intelligent young learners prepared for success in a diverse world.
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[1] Big Blue Marble Academy's distinctive global learning approach is called the Passport to Learning curriculum, which employs the latest research and best practices in early childhood education to foster holistic development.
[2] BBMA offers programs like Florida's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Education Program (VPK), emphasizing high literacy standards, developmentally appropriate curricula, and manageable class sizes to ensure quality education prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.
[3] The education environment at BBMA is supported by qualified teachers and a management team dedicated to fostering a supportive atmosphere that nurtures growth in multiple developmental domains.
[4] BBMA integrates global learning into its curriculum to broaden children's cultural understanding, encourage global perspectives, stimulate respect for diversity, and promote awareness of worldwide issues from an early age.
[5] BBMA embeds character development through initiatives such as service learning and daily practices of values like respect, responsibility, and kindness. This emphasis on character development supports academic achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals.
- Big Blue Marble Academy's new location in Midlothian, Virginia, will offer an innovative curriculum that includes service learning, early childhood education, and global awareness, fostering a lifelong love of learning and character development.
- To ensure effective parent communication, BBMA provides streamlined platforms for families to monitor their child's progress, milestones, and daily activities, with flexible hours from 6:30 AM to 6 PM daily to accommodate working parents.
- BBMA's educational philosophy encompasses a global, play-based curriculum that integrates social-emotional learning, character development, and STEAM elements, in addition to online education, as part of a comprehensive approach to lifelong learning and self-development.
