Milizo Learning & Nurturing

Milizo Learning & Nurturing Our curriculum is Reggio Emilia and Montessori inspired approaches prepares children for kindergarten success.

Our goal is to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in all areas of life.

This week’s theme focus is “Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss!“🎉🎂📚✨To celebrate the occasion, our little learners each created...
03/02/2026

This week’s theme focus is “Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss!“🎉🎂📚✨

To celebrate the occasion, our little learners each created their very own birthday cake in honor of Dr. Seuss! 🎨✂️🖍️🍰 The classroom was filled with exciting birthday conversations 🗣️🎈, careful cutting ✂️, colorful decorating 🌈, and lots and lots of gluing fun 🧴✨.

Our students had the best time designing their special cakes 🎂💖 and showing off their creativity 🌟🎨. The finished masterpieces turned out absolutely adorable 🥰👏, and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work!

What a sweet way to celebrate a beloved author and a week full of learning and fun! 🎉📖🎈✨

03/02/2026

We are BEYOND proud of our superstar Beck!!! 🌟💖

At only 3 years old, Beck can already write her numbers from 1️⃣ to 2️⃣0️⃣ — a skill many kindergartners are just beginning to master! 🤯✏️📚 That is truly AMAZING!!! 👏👏👏

Here at MILIZO, our kiddos are always encouraged to go beyond kindergarten readiness skills 🚀🎓. With lots of love ❤️, consistent support 🤝, and dedicated one-on-one attention 👩‍🏫✨, our little learners build confidence 💪, independence 🌈, and a true love for learning 📖💡 at an accelerated pace.

We believe in cheering each child on 📣🎉 as they grow on their own unique journey 🌟. Watching Beck shine so brightly makes our hearts so full! 💕

Keep reaching for the stars, Beck! 🌟 We are so, so proud of you!!! 🥰🎊

🦷Tooth Masterpieces Created TODAY!🦷Today our little learners became artists! 🖌️💙 Each child painted a beautiful “silhoue...
02/27/2026

🦷Tooth Masterpieces Created TODAY!🦷

Today our little learners became artists! 🖌️💙 Each child painted a beautiful “silhouette tooth” on their very own canvas 🦷🖼️. They carefully filled their tooth shape with colour, creativity, and lots of excitement! 🎨🌈✨

As they painted, we talked about why it’s so important to brush our teeth every morning 🌅🪥 and every evening 🌙🪥 to keep them bright, shiny, and healthy 😁✨ — and to chase away those sugar bugs! 🦠🚫

Every canvas turned out absolutely AMAZING! 👏🎉 The children were so proud of their artwork, and the best part is… they get to take their special tooth masterpiece home 🏡💖 as a reminder to keep brushing every day!

We are so proud of our creative, smile-loving learners! 🦷🌟😄

02/27/2026

🦷✨ —Dental Health Week Fun!—✨🦷

We are SO proud of our little learners this morning! 💙👏

Without any prompting, they took the initiative to draw their very own dental tools 🖍️🪥, gathered all of our dental pretend play toys 🧰🦷, and turned our classroom into a busy dental clinic! 🏥✨

We had dentists carefully examining teeth 😁🔍, performing important dental work 🦷🛠️, and even teaching their “patients” all about how to keep their teeth clean and healthy 🪥📚💬. Some were giving helpful brushing tips, others were reminding everyone not to eat too many sugary treats 🍭🚫, and a few were making sure every patient left with a big healthy smile! 😄✨

It was wonderful to see their creativity, teamwork, and confidence shine 🌟🤝. Most of all, it shows us just how much they truly love learning about dental care and keeping their teeth healthy! 🦷💖

We love seeing learning come to life through play! 🎭📖 What amazing little dentists we have! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🦷✨

02/26/2026

We can’t believe our little 4-year-old Rorie is heading to kindergarten this fall! 🎒🍎 She is so ready for this new adventure and challenge.

Right now she’s working on consonant blends, and this is her very first time seeing and reading these kinds of words all on her own. She’s using every reading strategy she’s learned — decoding, blending, and sounding out each word independently. 📚✨

We are beyond proud of her motivation, confidence, and love for reading. Keep shining, Rorie! 💕🌟

🦷✨ What a tooth-tastic day! ✨🦷Today we learned all about why our baby teeth fall out 🦷➡️🪥 and how our big kid teeth grow...
02/26/2026

🦷✨ What a tooth-tastic day! ✨🦷

Today we learned all about why our baby teeth fall out 🦷➡️🪥 and how our big kid teeth grow in! So many great questions and curious minds! 😄💭

We read *Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth* 📚🐱 and giggled along with Pete on his tooth adventure!

For art, we made super fun toothbrush name art 🎨🪥 — practicing our letters while learning how to keep our smiles bright and healthy! 😁🌟

Keep brushing, little smile stars! 🪥✨

Look at how adorable our watercolor paintings turned out! 🎨💦💛We mixed bright colors 🌈, added just the right amount of wa...
02/25/2026

Look at how adorable our watercolor paintings turned out! 🎨💦💛

We mixed bright colors 🌈, added just the right amount of water 💧, and watched them blend together like magic ✨🖌️. Every masterpiece is full of creativity, imagination, and BIG smiles 😄🖼️

We are so proud of our little artists! 🎨🌟💕

02/25/2026

Come along with us to the library! 📚✨

We started our adventure on the playground 🛝🌳—climbing 🧗, sliding 🎢, and running with our friends 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️😄. Then we headed inside for music and movement time 🎶💃🕺, where we sang, danced, and got all our wiggles out! 🤪✨

Next, we listened to silly duck stories 🦆📖 and giggled the whole time 😂. After that, we explored watercolor painting 🎨💦, mixing colors and creating our own little masterpieces 🌈🖌️.

It was another fun day at the library, and we can’t wait to go back next week! 💛📚✨

02/24/2026

Even though Henley still has another year in Pre-Kindergarten, we are so incredibly BEYOND proud of her growth and maturity this year 🥹✨🎓

She truly amazes us with her love for independent learning 📚💡 and the way she motivates herself to improve every single time she works on her Smart Sheets 📝🌟 The determination she shows at such a young age is just beautiful to watch 💖

In this video, she wrote past 50 all by herself for the very first time! 🎉🔢👏 Watching her confidence grow right before our eyes is such a special moment 🥰

Moments like this remind us that all of our hard work is shining through our students ✨🌈 One by one, each and every child grows at their own pace, reaching milestones in their own perfect time ⏳🌸 And we couldn’t be prouder of Henley! 💕🎉🌟

This morning was all about brave smiles and big feelings! 😁🦷✨We listened to the story “Just Going to the Dentist” 📖🪥 and...
02/24/2026

This morning was all about brave smiles and big feelings! 😁🦷✨

We listened to the story “Just Going to the Dentist” 📖🪥 and talked about what happens when you visit the dentist. The children who have already been to the dentist did such an amazing job sharing their experiences with their friends! 🗣️💬 They talked about the chair going up and down ⬆️⬇️, the bright light 💡, counting teeth 🔢🦷, and even getting their teeth cleaned and polished! ✨ Everyone was such a great listener 👂❤️ and asked thoughtful questions.

Later in the art center 🎨🖌️, the children got busy creating a BIG, bright SMILE Art! 😃🌈 They worked so hard cutting ✂️, gluing, coloring, and designing their giant smiles. It was a lot of work, but they stuck with it 💪👏 and showed wonderful teamwork and creativity! 🎉🖍️

The finished smiles turned out SO cute and bright! 😍✨ We are so proud of their effort and beautiful artwork! 🥰🦷💙

02/23/2026

It has been over a month since our sense of touch activity, and Lena surprised us by bringing it back all on her own! 🖐️✨

This was a completely child-initiated moment Lena independently chose her own paper and pencil and asked me to trace her hand. After I traced it, she thoughtfully added her “nails,” carefully placing her scribbles on each finger. Later, she even traced her own hand independently and proudly added the nails again! 🖍️💅

Lena is demonstrating “deferred imitation”the ability to remember and recreate an experience after time has passed. At just two years old, this reflects strong memory development, growing fine motor control, emerging symbolic thinking, and beautiful independence. 🧠🌱

We love seeing Lena take ownership of her learning in such a confident and creative way! 💖👏

02/23/2026

We LOVE our mixed-age group (2–5 years old)! ❤️👶👧👦 Here’s why it’s so special and meaningful for children’s growth:

1️⃣ Peer Learning Happens Naturally 🧠✨**
Younger children learn by watching and imitating older friends 👀👣, while older children strengthen their skills by modeling, explaining, and leading. Research shows that mixed-age settings support stronger language development, problem-solving, and social skills. 🗣️🧩📚

2️⃣ Leadership & Confidence Grow 🌟💪**
Our older children develop confidence and empathy as they help younger classmates. 🤝💛 Being a role model builds responsibility and self-esteem, while younger children feel supported and inspired. 🥰👏

3️⃣ Social-Emotional Skills Blossom 🌈🫶**
Mixed-age classrooms encourage patience, kindness, and cooperation. Children learn to navigate different abilities and personalities, which strengthens emotional regulation and friendships. 😊💬👫

Together, our classroom feels like a family 🏡❤️—where everyone learns from each other, grows together, and celebrates every milestone! 🎉🌟

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402 W. Morton Avenue
Jacksonville, IL
62650

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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