Little Learners. Great Achievements.
At Wee Lions Academy, we nurture your child’s natural curiosity and foster a love for learning, shaping them into lifelong learners who are eager to explore, question, and understand the world around them.
English Language Arts
Reading opens doors to new worlds, and writing gives you the power to share your ideas and experiences. At Wee Lions, we nurture a love of reading and writing, providing children with the essential tools for lifelong learning and success.
Phonological Awareness
Children learn to recognize rhymes, break words into syllables, and identify individual sounds.
Phonics
Children connect sounds to letters and letter combinations to decode words and understand the alphabetic principle.
Fluency
Children learn to read accurately and smoothly with expression. They develop word recognition and learn how to group words for meaning.
Reading Comprehension
Children understanding the meaning of written language, develop strategies for making inferences, identify main ideas, and analyze text structure.
Vocabulary Development
Children acquire a rich vocabulary to understand and express ideas through reading, direct instruction, and contextual clues.
Reading a Variety of Genres
Children are exposed to different types of texts, such as stories, poems, informational articles, and more.
Writing Process
Children learning the stages of writing, from brainstorming and drafting to revising and editing.
Grammar and Mechanics
Children understand the rules of language, including sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling.
Different Forms of Writing
Children practicing various writing genres, such as narrative and informative writing.
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Read to Understand
Wee Lions authors 37 original stories in 3 reading levels. Our storybooks have on-off audio features so students can listen and follow along.
Phonics Cubs are for beginners. It helps students learn the sound of letters and how to put them together to read words.
Beyond Reading and Writing
At Wee Lions, our storybooks are the starting point for interdisciplinary exploration. They seamlessly weave together concepts from science, math, social studies, and the arts, creating a rich and engaging learning experience.
Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Wee Explorer takes what students learn from our storybooks and builds their skills in literacy, communication, critical thinking. Students explore science, math, technology, and social science to develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Children explore a range of topics, including life science (plants, animals, the human body), physical science (forces, motion, simple machines), earth science (weather, seasons, the solar system), and technology (tools, inventions, simple machines). Hands-on activities and engaging projects make learning fun and build a strong foundation in STEM.
Math Cubs are where fun meets learning. Children develop cognitive and problem-solving skills through numbers, shapes and patterns, measurement, puzzles, and games.
Students learn to count, add, subtract, identify shapes, recognize patterns, measure objects, and solve simple word problems. We use hands-on activities, games, and manipulatives to make learning engaging and build a solid understanding of key mathematical concepts.
We focus on building self-awareness (understanding emotions), self-management (regulating emotions and behaviors), social awareness (empathy and perspective-taking), relationship skills (communication and cooperation), and responsible decision-making (problem-solving and ethical choices). Through engaging activities and interactions, children learn to navigate social situations with confidence and kindness.
Our "People and Places" program helps students develop a foundational understanding of geography, history, and culture. We connect learning to their everyday lives, fostering a sense of curiosity and a lifelong interest in the world around them.
Students explore painting, drawing, sculpting, music, singing, and movement. We encourage experimentation and self-expression, fostering creativity and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
Smart Thinking Skills
Wee Lions’ See. Think. Imagine. smart thinking skills help kids learn to connect ideas, think deeply, and come up with new solutions. It’s like a brain workout that helps them think smarter.
Math Cubs are where fun meets learning. Children develop cognitive and problem-solving skills through numbers, shapes and patterns, measurement, puzzles, and games.
World Class Curriculum
Wee Lions Academy proudly uses the acclaimed Wee Lions Early Learning (USA) Curriculum, developed by leading early education experts. Aligned with the highest U.S. education standards, our curriculum blends global best practices with local relevance, providing a world-class education for our students.
The curriculum is continually updated. The team at Wee Lions Early Learning consists of:
Cara Russell
Early Education Specialist and Teacher Trainer
Elizabeth Purpero
Education and Counseling Psychology
Karen Wylie
STEM Education
Renee Thomas
English Language Arts Education
Betina Davis
Dramatic Arts Education
What Our Students Say
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Nurturing Bright Futures
Wee Lions provides a strong academic and social-emotional foundation that empowers children to embrace future challenges with confidence.
Give your child the bright future they deserve. Enroll at Wee Lion Academy today!