3 Steps To Help Your Shy Child Build Confidence One of the top reasons parents bring their children to SKILLZ of Patchogue is to help with building confidence. Parents will often say things like, “My child is shy, so I want to help them with social interactions so they come out of their shell.” While […]
Leaders are readers There are a few common habits that the most successful people keep. One of the most common is that they are voracious readers. The goal of SKILLZ classes is to help kids become the most successful versions of themselves. While our main tool for spurring development is age-specific martial arts training, another […]
“She Has Such An Attitude!” It is very easy to let our emotions define a child. Because we are in a hurry, a child stating their desires suddenly turns into a battle of wills. We are not in the best state of mind, are focused on other things, and before we even realize it, […]
Kids love ninja classes at a SKILLZ child development center. The mix of age-specific martial arts themes and powerful child development lessons makes for a fun yet educational experience. Parents love ninja classes because of the results they see in their children’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth while on the mat. But what happens […]
Check out the SKILLZ of Patchogue TikTok channel to learn about how each part of our martial arts themed child development classes work synergistically to aid with learning. While the kids think they are learning how to be ninjas, each class is chock full of the science and psychology that will allow them to be […]
Have you ever heard of “The Invisible String?” Beautifully written by Patrice Karst and illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, “The Invisible String” is a phenomenal children’s book! Interwoven from page to page is the theme of the strong, unbreakable bonds we share with our children, whether near or far away. While Patrice and Joanne crafted a […]
“Dear Proud Ninja Parent, On my hard days, remember I am small. When tears run down my cheeks and I don’t even know why, remember I need you to grab a tissue and dry my teary eyes. When something happens that I didn’t expect and I yell, scream and fuss, remember even in my anger, […]
Teaching With Purpose Exploring the Role of the Adult in the SKILLZ Learning Environment Take five for just a moment and pause for reflection. Let your mind float back to the carefree days of your youth. Let the rustling of autumn leaves crunch beneath your feet as you smell the crisp, cool air. Let the […]
Have you ever taken a moment to truly admire the art and incredible beauty of watching a child at play? Their fully engaged spirit, drive, imagination, and passion are all completely vested in the mission of the moment. Whether tinkering with their next greatest creations or saving the day as their favorite superhero, children demonstrate […]
SKILLZ of Patchogue is proud to announce that we have been nominated in the Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s 2022 Best of Long Island contest in the category of Education / Learning Centers! Brain Training for Ninjas SKILLZ is a revolutionary concept in age-specific child development training that uses martial arts and other movement modalities as […]