Parents, With the new updates from the Florida DOE, we are extending our virtual schooling from April 6 until April 27th. We will keep you updated if things change and we are here for you to make sure we get through this ok. Together we will get through this as a community and a family. Our students will have an on-line learning environment that will mimic their normal classroom experience. We are…Read More
Parents, In response to the continued need for our school's physical locations remaining closed, we are releasing online learning for our students starting on Monday 4/6. Additionally, we will be offering ideas for fun activities at home such as the neighborhood easter egg hunt with social distancing and safety in mind. Together we will get through this as a community and a family. Please stay tun…Read More
Sharing some more resources for our parents at home. We hope these help to get everyone through their time at home. ES-School-Closure-Kit-5e7cb346bc633 ABA-Quarantine-activities-5e7cb35cb1661…Read More
Here at Puzzle Box Academy, we want to let you know that we are here for you and your family to offer a positive voice in the current crisis. Use this time with your kids to make a positive impact. Take a moment to play, teach, or learn. On our Facebook and website, we are offering resources to help your child learn at home and have resources for playtime too. Stay positive, stay safe, and wash yo…Read More
Available Resources During the COVID-19 Break Miscellaneous How to talk to your kids about the coronavirus https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus Supporting individuals with autism https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/supporting-individuals-autism-through-uncertain-times Virtual Fieldtrips https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/m…Read More
by Brittney Hummel Ladwig When asked to write about a mentor who has helped guide me along the way, a lot comes to mind. There have been a lot of people who helped get me where I am today. That is just it, where I am today has a lot to do with one person in particular. She has made me a stronger teacher. This person doesn’t get upset with you if you make a mistake, she turns it into a teachable …Read More
The puzzle piece — whether your child attends one of our autism schools in Brevard County or you’re here visiting on our website for the first time, you’ve certainly noticed the puzzle piece icon that we use in our branding. We incorporate puzzle pieces into our branding so much that it’s literally part of our name: Puzzle Box Academy! Others who aren’t familiar with us may recognize the…Read More
Regardless of who you’re parenting or what your parenting style is, there’s no doubt in any mom or dad’s mind that parenting requires a great deal of patience. Children are curious, energetic, and full of ambition. It’s a beautiful thing to witness your kid’s unwavering wonder for the world around them and constant pursuit of discovery, but moderating their discovery to keep them safe ca…Read More
At Puzzle Box Academy, we support learners on the autism spectrum and other students with developmental delays by providing them with a research-based, comprehensive, and individualized education. Our goal is to help your child flourish in the “real world” with practical, hands-on learning skills reinforced by proven methodologies including the Morningside Model of Generative Instruction and A…Read More