Bring on Summer!

It's definitely getting hot so it was fitting to have a silly sunglasses day this week! We're so glad to have our families join us in fun celebrations such hot and fresh breakfast every morning, parent/teacher conferences, spring egg hunt, trunk or treat, pictures with Santa, and family picnics. Today we had another fabulous picnic outside, but this time it was for the grandparents! The children need structure and routine but it sure is fun to shake it up and eat outside! Have a great weekend and enjoy your outside time!

Teacher Appreciation Week!

This was the best Teacher Appreciation Week we've ever had, we were so grateful for all the participation from the parents. We had so many yummy snacks such as treats from Sonic, McDonald's breakfast, Fairview Doughnuts, crumble cookie, fresh fruit, Moe's nacho bar, and a homemade chicken dinner prepared by our very own Director, Mrs. Anne! We were showered with fancy bath and body works lotions, candles, gift cards, and pamper products! 

Every day we got to play a fun card game and at the end of the week we had 4 big winners! Great job Mrs. Crystal, Ms. Ella, Mrs. Chantel, and Mrs. Ashlee! To end the week the children all made special gifts for the mother's! Thank you so much families for your support and love, it was "hands down" the best week we've had! Have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!

Family Picnic!!

 Staying engaged with our families and friends help us build stronger connections, foster warmth, bond, and create fun memories. Our family picnic was definitely a breath of fresh air and perfect weather for the occasion. What a GREAT day!!

Every Bunny Had Fun Today!

It was a super special day of fun at AoHV! The children started with the 9th annual Spring Egg Hunt and the weather was gorgeous! They chased the life size bunny and showed off their cute outfits and baskets! We had many golden egg winners and then had a great party for snack! Thank you moms and dads for the healthy and tasty snack donations, and great job to our fabulous educators for making this school the best! We hope you have a fantastic and safe weekend! See you Monday!

Sensory Time!

Sensory play encourages learning through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity. It helps build connections in the brain and encourages the development of language, cognitive, sensory processing, math, science, and motor skills. 

Sensory play is an important part of childhood and, within reason, there are really no limits to what you can use in sensory activities. Here at the Academy we have dirt boxes, sand/water tables, sensory art, and sensory tables just to name a few. 

Today at the Academy the teachers created sent jars with familiar smells to see if their children could figure out the sent. It's a scientific fact that the brain connects smells to memories! 

We use our senses at every age!