Science!

Mrs.Tonya and Ms. Amanda have found a log that the children are exploring! There is a growing understanding and recognition of the power of children’s early thinking and learning as well as a belief that science may be a particularly important domain in early childhood, serving not only to build a basis for future scientific understanding but also to build important skills and attitudes for learning.  Doing science is a natural and critical part of children’s early learning. Children’s curiosity about the natural world is a powerful catalyst for their work and play. With the appropriate guidance, this natural curiosity and need to make sense of the world become the foundation for beginning to use skills of inquiry to explore basic phenomena and materials of the world surrounding children. This early science exploration can be a rich context in which children can use and develop other important skills, including working with one another, basic large- and small-motor control, language, and early mathematical understanding.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

We had a special week at AoHV from the little ones first Christmas, to the school ager's singing carols for everyone! The children got to make cookies for Santa today and some of them couldn't help themselves from eating them! We watched a movie in our pajamas this week and had lots of fun dancing and decorating! We would like to thank all of the parents for the special gifts this week. You have made our holidays so special and merry! Have safe travels this week and we"ll see you on Tuesday!

An Awesome Week!

The hallways of the Academy of Harpeth Village were filled with the smell of gingerbread houses, sights of trees and rooms twinkling with lights, and the sound of  children laughing and singing Christmas Carols. Santa himself brought with him the magic, fun and wonder of surprise and hope for the holiday to come, but the most special gift of all was you the parents, pitching in to make our holiday parties today so special and merry for the children. We thank our teachers for all their hard work on the decorations and time, love, and effort they put forth to take such good care of our youth. From our school family to yours, we hope that this year you receive everything your heart desires and have a happy and safe holiday!

Fire Safety For Kids & Families

1.      In the event of a fire in or near your home, we here at AoHV want your family to be educated on what to do in the event this crisis could happen to you. Here are the top tips to prevent, plan and practice fire safety.

1. ---Working smoke alarms reduce the chances of dying in a fire by nearly 50 percent. They are a critical first step for staying safe, but in order to be effective, they have to be working properly. For the best protection, install smoke alarms on every level of your home and in every sleeping area and check them often.
2. ---Teach kids never to play with matches and lighters. Make a habit of placing these items up and away from young children.
3. ---Create and practice a home fire escape plan with two ways out of every room in case of a fire. Get a stopwatch and time how fast your family can escape. The kids will love it. 
4. ---Children should know how to respond to the sound of a smoke alarm. Teach them to get low and get out when they hear it. A child who is coached properly ahead of time will have a better chance to be safe.
5. ---Use common sense in the kitchen. Limit distractions when cooking and don’t leave a hot oven or stovetop unattended. This will also ensure that they do not get hurt or burned as well.
6. ---Blow out candles before you leave the room, travel or before you go to sleep. Always watch out for any kind of sparking lights or wires, dried out Christmas trees or appliances that seem too hot.

      For more information and activities check out firesafekids.org. There are games the kids can play that are safe and entertaining! Happy Holidays staying safe and as a reminder Kroger is accepting donations for our friends in West Tennessee who were affected by the drought and fires.