OUR STORY

KidOvation Stage by FKS Programs, founded in 2014 by Tsion Tekle, has been nurturing creativity and confidence in children for a decade. Tsion, a teacher, teaching coach, parent, speaker, and social-emotional learning coach with over 15 years of classroom experience, established KidOvation Stage driven by a vision to provide enriching experiences from early childhood and beyond. The program exposes children to a diverse world of learning through theater, dance, visual arts, music, science exploration, and character building. As parents ourselves, we deeply understand the importance of hands-on learning and personalized one-on-one support, and these principles are at the heart of our programs.

A cornerstone of our philosophy is social-emotional learning (SEL). We firmly believe, along with 95% of our teachers, that all students deserve access to SEL education and that teachers should be equipped to facilitate it effectively. We recognize that a child's emotional well-being is intrinsically linked to their academic success and overall development. Therefore, we weave SEL principles into all our classes and activities, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where children can thrive.

Our unique instructional team comprises experienced Montessori teachers with diverse backgrounds, including culinary arts, horticulture, social-emotional wellness, visual arts, and theater. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to offer a rich and engaging curriculum that caters to various learning styles and sparks children's natural curiosity. We are dedicated to providing a well-rounded educational experience that not only fosters creativity but also builds essential life skills and empowers children to become confident and compassionate individuals.

Creative play

Children are given the space for creative self-expression and exploration of their infinite imaginations through storytelling and theatrical play.

Steam-INFUSED

By taking a more flexible style of teaching and incorporating a robust blend of STEAM and the Reggio Emilia approach, children will learn and thrive through discovering what interests them.

Healthy Living

We put into practice educational strategies that are designed to facilitate voluntary adoption of food choices and other food and nutrition related behaviors conducive to health and well being.