What to Expect at
Joyful Zen Academy
Welcome to Joyful Zen Academy your new private school in Burbank! We are excited that your child is ready for Primary School! We welcome you and your joyful kiddo to a year of achievement in areas of Language, Math, Social Studies, Science, Art, Mindfulness, Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, group projects, movement activities and more.
At Joyful Zen Academy we are introducing a curriculum of high-level academics with eco-literacy, and mindfulness. We will continue having a beautiful mixed aged group of students ranging in age where much like a Montessori classroom younger students will get to share their gifts and talents and vice versa. Mirroring very much how our society works in its diversity. This in turn gives the opportunity for older friends to polish up on their mentorship abilities as well as the subject at hand while helping younger friends to advance on their skills and development.
Our Curriculum
Daily attendance will be recorded for the academic year. Joyful Families who have children 5 years and up in our program this year and who would like to have their children move up grades formally will begin having their attendance recorded for state recognition. As long as your child is present 175 days of the year they will meet the state required days of attendance in order to move up grade levels. At Joyful Zen Academy our winter and summer breaks are shorter. This allows for more flexibility in our families schedules to catch up on any missed days.
Movement
Provides opportunities to take part in yoga-inspired movement, while engaging in mindful breathing to ground and center your student's feelings and focus.
Culture & Society
Provides a chance to explore ourselves and others through the study of human culture and history. This study pushes your student to think both critically and creatively, so they can imagine and take part in a better future.
Reading
Provides foundational skills and strategies for the study of language for your student to become a confident reader. Your student will be empowered to independently explore subjects that ignite their passions.
Fine Arts
Provides hands-on artistic exploration to help your student explore their internal and external worlds. This exploration helps your student practice and develop their own personal relationship with self-expression.
Writing
Provides foundational skills and strategies for your student to meaningfully share ideas, express themselves, and connect with others and the world.
Nutrition
Provides your student the opportunity to learn how the body needs and uses nutrients to stay healthy. Thematic recipes offer a hands-on learning experience, exploration of global food culture, and an opportunity for meaningful connection.
Science
Provides your student an outlet to discover and understand the world around them. Lessons and hands-on experiments deepen your student’s comprehension of how things work, and enhance their connection to the habitats and ecosystems that sustain us.
Entrepreneurship
Provides your student with a chance to be creative and come up with solutions to problems. It helps them figure out how to turn ideas into businesses and come up with plans to get ahead.
Mathematics
Provides a right-brained approach to math, helping your student understand math in the context of the natural world. Lessons focus on developing understanding, opportunities for meaningful practice, and encouraging your student to apply what they have learned.
Philanthropy
Provides your student with the opportunity to use their time, energy, and resources to help others and make an impact in the world. It teaches the power of kindness and how rewarding it can be.
Mindfulness
Provides your student space and guidance for calming the senses, increasing focus and attention, and bringing awareness to the present moment.
