Big Red Dragons
For children 4.5 to 5.5 years of age.
The Big “Red” Dragons classroom has red accents which are the universal symbol of love. Red is recognized as a stimulant and motivates early learning. This color is also associated with enthusiasm and energy and helps in increasing confidence. It helps promote excitement and the desire to explore new things with speed and strength.
Children at this age experience a tremendous amount of physical, emotional and cognitive growth.
Our lessons are fun, interactive and emergent in the areas of literature, phonics, math, music, art, science and sensory motor skills. We encourage your child to explore and think outside the box, helping to cultivate a love for wonder and learning. We also promise to have a ton of fun! We want our Camelot Kids to enter Kindergarten with self confidence, to be fearless and excited about the whole idea of school and learning. Kids leave Camelot as "Confident Learners".
Ms. Lauren
Teacher
Big Red Dragons
Ms. Lauren was born and raised in Alhambra, California. She attended high school in Sierra Madre and is an Alverno Heights Academy alumni. She graduated with a BA from San Francisco State University where was able to study both of her passions: Cinema and Child Development. Ms. Lauren has been working in childcare for around 4 years now while simultaneously exploring her love of cinema through creating short films and screenwriting.
Ms. Lauren has always had a deep love for engaging with children and building special bonds with them. She has 3 nieces that have sparked her excitement towards creating fun yet educational activities for the children she has the pleasure of working with. She is dedicated to creating wholesome and memorable experiences for the dragons of Camelot.
In her free time, you will find Ms. Lauren reading a book, writing scripts, catching a movie at the New Beverly Cinema, eating an In-n-Out burger or filming videos with her friends.
Ms. Olivia
Teacher
Big Red Dragons
Ms. Olivia was born and raised in beautiful Los Angeles, Ca. She graduated high school from Holy Family Girls High School in Glendale, Ca. It was there that Ms. Olivia started babysitting for various families. She continued her educational career attending UCLA extension where she completed their Associate Teacher program and graduated with a 4.0 GPA.
Ms. Olivia has also been a Nanny for different families who have toddlers and school-aged children. She has also cared for her 2 beautiful nieces and 2 handsome nephews. Ms. Olivia loves engaging children in fun and educational activities that help them reach their milestones. She loves imaginative play time, art and crafts projects and reading books.
In her down time Ms. Olivia loves to watch movies, hang out with her two rescue cats Luna and Pepe, spend time with her loving husband and very loud and fun loving family.
Mr. Reina
Teacher
Big Red Dragons
Ms. Reina was born and raised in Southern California. She is currently attending Pasadena City College pursuing an Associate Degree. Ms. Reina’s annual tradition is volunteering and attending the Rose Parade in Pasadena.
Her hobbies include outdoor adventures like hiking, biking and camping.
Ms. Reina also enjoys being creative, trying new recipes and playing video games.