Karma Kids Pre-K Programs
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN!
MINDFUL PRE-KThe Karma Kids Mindful Pre-K program is all about supporting the whole child; 🏃physically, 🧩cognitively, and 💜emotionally through play and discovery.Our preschool curriculum blends:
✨ Mindfulness practices 🧘♀️ ✨ Nature & outdoor time 🌳 ✨ Storytelling & imagination 📚 ✨ Hands-on activities 🔬 Together, these experiences encourage those first steps toward reading, writing, math, and science. We also nurture social and emotional growth because happy, confident children are ready to learn! With our small group setting, each child gets more one-on-one attention, greater academic success, and a peaceful environment to thrive in. 🗓️ Daily Schedule – Studio B
8:30–9:15am Drop-Off & Center Time 🧸 9:15–9:45am Snack 🥪 9:45–10:15am Circle Time (Calendar/Letter Exploration) 🔤 10:15–11:15am Special Interest Project* 🎨 11:15–11:30am Mindfulness Activity 🧘 11:30am–12:00pm Outdoor Play / Movement Activity 🤸 12:00–12:30pm Lunch 🍎 12:15–12:30pm Parent Communication & Pick-Up 👋 * Projects may include art, science & nature, building, or sensory play based on weekly themes and children’s interests. 🗓️ Program Dates: September 2025- May 2026 🕒 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am- 12:30pm Studio B |
PEACEFUL PM PROGRAMThe Peaceful PM program is designed to nurture children’s social and emotional learning (SEL). In collaboration with ⭐Taking Shape Non-Profit, we’ve created a new mindfulness curriculum, Karma Kids Taking Shape, a mindfulness-based program that helps children (ages 3-6) build emotional intelligence.
Through mindful movement, children not only learn with their minds but also process experiences through their bodies. Every child is unique in their needs, wants, and personality... our goal is to create an environment where they can: ✨ Think for themselves🧠 ✨ Problem-solve 🧩 ✨ Explore and express emotions 💬 🗓️Daily Schedule – Studio A
12:30–12:45pm Drop-Off 👋 12:45–1:15pm Story Time & Chill Prep 📖 1:15–2:15pm Chill Time (rest, stories, mindfulness activities) 😌 2:30–3:00pm Snack 🍪 3:00–3:30pm Themed Activity* 🎨 3:30–4:00pm Outdoor / Indoor Center Time 🌳 4:00–4:15pm Clean Up & Pack Up 🧹 4:15–4:30pm Parent Communication & Pick-Up 👋 * Themed activities change daily and are based on children’s interests! 👉 Monday: Yoga 🧘 👉 Tuesday: Lego Club 🧱 👉 Wednesday: Science 🔬 👉 Thursday: Mindful Movement 🤸♂️ 👉 Friday: Art 🎨 🗓️ Program Dates: September 2025- May 2026 🕒 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 12:30pm- 4:30pm Studio A |
WHO WE ARE
Samantha Lock-Owner
The Studio was created by Samantha Lock, Studio Owner with 28 + years in childhood education, 11 of those years with Dare County Schools as the administrator of the After School Enrichment Program. Samantha is a CPD Certified Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher, RYT Certified Yoga Teacher, NC Certified Child Care Administrator and author of Karma Kids Taking Shape Mindfulness Curriculum with Degrees in English & Child Development. She is a certified Move With Me Yoga Adventures Instructor , American Red Cross Instructor and Founder/Executive Director of OBX GO FAR, a local non-profit running and character building program dedicated to childhood obesity prevention. Sam has been helping kids and families GO FAR for over 16 years!
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 Olivia Gray-Studio Program Coordinator
Olivia grew up on the Outer Banks and has spent 15 years serving our local community as a dedicated care provider and educator. She began her career as an Activities Director for GEM Adult Day Services, a nonprofit supporting adults with memory loss. After becoming a mother, her focus shifted toward children, and she has been working with them ever since.
Olivia studied Early Childhood Education at The College of the Albemarle and, for the past six years, has led both our Preschool and School-Age Programs during the school year and summer months. Now stepping into her new role as Program Coordinator, she is excited to support The Studio’s programs and continue fostering creativity, growth, and connection. "My favorite part of being at The Studio is watching the kids grow up with us. I’ve seen some of them start out as tiny preschoolers and now they’re hanging out in our afterschool and camp programs! Being able to build lasting relationships with children and families has been the most special part of my journey. In this new role, I’m excited to keep supporting our programs and creating fun, meaningful moments for our Karma Kids of all ages.” |
Cathryn Bravo-Teacher
Cathryn has lived on the Outer Banks for 12 years and has been working with children for 9 of those years. She is raising three beautiful children and comes to us with years of experience, patience, and a true love for her profession and community. In 2016 she received her North Carolina Early Childhood Credentials, then later continued to advance her studies to receive her North Carolina Certificate in Early Childhood Education. She is very passionate about shaping the minds and hearts of our youth.
“Not only do I love serving my community, but I love that my children can be a part of this community!” |
