Mother Doves Academy
Where Young Doves
are Taught to Fly!
Discover our services
At Mother Doves Academy, we are passionate about helping young learners learn to fly and be their best selves. We offer a variety of services to children between ages 2-9.
Our mission here at Mother Doves Academy is to foster a love for learning in ALL young minds (doves). We are here to cultivate the mindsets of children 2 to 9 years of age and help them become confident and competent learners who are not afraid to fly.
- We provide quality instruction to each of our students in areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Social-Emotional Learning, and Character Development.
- We promote an environment of mutual respect, safety, and appreciation of diversity.
- We believe ALL students can achieve whatever they set their thoughts and hearts to once given the opportunity.
- We encourage students to see failures as opportunities to learn, and, here at Mother Doves Academy, we provide those opportunities for children to be whom they dream to be.
I Can...
Just Try
As the smallest girl in her class and ‘in the world’ (so she felt), little Terri had many moments where she thought she couldn’t do most things because she was just too little. She wouldn’t even try, until one day her attitude shifted. Terri learned the power of saying “I Can” by just trying.
Many kids today are like Terri and struggle with believing in themselves. In fact, some children are so uncertain of themselves, they don’t even try. Terri is now ready to inspire children like herself, by leading by example.
This inspiring illustrated book shows how young Terri learns that she can do anything she sets her mind to; all she has to do is “Just Try.”
Testimonials
I am very pleased with Ms. Smith and the work she has done for my son. Her dedication shows tremendously and my son has grown grade levels since working with Mother Doves.
Mother Doves has helped my daughter read better and actually enjoy reading. She also improved in math. I think it's because of the strategies she learned at Mother Doves.
My son has grown so much socially. He used to have a hard time expressing himself and didn't have a lot of confidence. After working with Mother Doves, he started using new words to express himself and felt comfortable with his peers.
Successful Events
Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center 10201 S. Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL 60628
WOW Literary Festival July 30, 2022 | 11am to 5pmSheraton Grand Chicago 301 East North Water Street Chicago, IL 60611
Natural Hair Fest July 17, 2022 | 10am to 6pmWhitney Young Branch Library
Story Time with the 4Ever Young Daycare June 22, 2022 | 10:30amSt. Benedict Parish 3900 N Leavitt St.
Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration June 18, 2022 | 11am to 2pmWith the Pearlettes of Xi Zeta Chapter St. Louis, Missouri
Virtual Story Time May 28, 2022 | 11 amGreater Grand Crossing Branch Chicago Public Library 100 E. 73rd St Chicago, IL 60619
Story Time with Mother Dove Saturday, May 28, 2022Bezzazian Branch Library 1226 W. Ainslie St. Chicago, Illinois 60640
Story Time with Mother Dove Sunday, May 22, 2022Bezazian Branch Library 1226 W. Ainslie St, Chicago, IL 60640 at 2:30pm
Story Time with Mother Dove Sunday, April 10, 2022Bookish Literacy Center 1830 W. 103rd St at 9:30am
Story Time with Mother Dove Saturday, March 26, 20225724 W. North Ave at 11am Celebrating Black Children’s Book Week
North Austin Chicago Public Library Saturday, March 5, 2022ZPhiB State of Illinois Youth Via Zoom at 6:30pm Celebrating Black Children’s Book Week
Virtual Story Time with Mother Dove Tuesday, March 1, 2022St. Joseph College of Marian University Huntington Hall 2916 W. 30th
Black Children’s Book Fair in Indianapolis Saturday, February 19, 2022Smarty Pants Learning Center Via Zoom at 7pm
Virtual Story Time with Mother Dove Thursday, February 17, 2022ZPhiB Gamma Alpha Kappa Zeta Via Zoom at 7pm
Virtual Story Time with Mother Dove Sunday, February 13, 2022Malcolm X College 1900 W. Jackson Blvd
Black Children’s Book Fair in Chicago Saturday, February 11-12, 2022Glenwood/ Lynwood Library 19901 Stony Island Ave
Black Author Showcase Saturday, February 5, 2022Blackstone Library 4904 S. Lake Park @12pm
Story Time with Mother Dove Saturday, December 18, 2021Bronzeville Classical School 8 W. Root Street at 5pm
Story Time with Mother Dove Wednesday, December 15, 2021TPZ Pearlette Youth Group Via Zoom at 2pm
Story Time with Mother Dove Sunday, December 12, 2021Upcoming Events
Neighborly Book Cast Review on Friday, Sept.16, 2022
Terri Is Heading to Pittsburgh September 14 -18, 2022McCormick Place 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60616
Black Women's Expo Chicago August 12 to August 14, 2022 | 10am - 6pmBessie Coleman Branch Library 731 E 63rd St. Chicago, IL 60637
Story Time with Mother Dove August 11, 2022 | 10amStop by my tent on the strip
Sundays on State August 7 to August 21, 2022 | 11 to 6pmWhitney M. Young Jr., Chicago Public Library 415 E. 79's St Chicago, IL 60619
Meet the Author, Theresa Smith- Hickman August 6, 2022 | 3pmMDA Summer Camp
For the first time ever, Mother Doves Academy is offering a new and exciting 6-week summer camp for kids ages 4–10! Here we understand the importance of introducing children to a broad range of experiences from an early age for them to develop physically, mentally and emotionally. At MDA, your child will have the best of both worlds with high quality academic instruction as well as fun, hands-on activities like visual arts, yoga, sports, cooking, field trips and more! The summer camp will take place Monday- Friday, June 27- August 5, 2022, from 8:30 am to 2 pm. Sign Up today to secure your spot. Registration is Open Now!!!