May is coming to a close.

 May is coming to a close, but that doesn't mean we didn't have fun at AoG! We made sure to soak up the season with one of our favorite traditions- Bike Day! Our friends had a blast riding from spring into summer, and it was all smiles. sunshine and spinning wheels.

Zooming through bike day with laughter and sunshine!

Of course, we had to break out our spring-themed sensory bins. One of the best ways for our littles to explorer, create, and play. From squishing moon sand to discovering butterflies and ladybugs, our friends had an absolute blast diving into the season with all their senses!

Every year before summer begins, we take time to come together for our spring/summer conference and this year was no exception! We learned so much and gathered new tools and inspiration to carry into the sunny months ahead. These conferences are a special opportunity for us to grow as educators, reflect as a team, and prepare to make summer amazing for our little learners! 

April showers bring May flowers

 April showers bring May flowers... and our May Flowers are blooming with joy! From fun-filled outdoor play to celebrating Teacher Appreciation week, we've had a blast showing love to our incredible educators. 

The sun was shining, and so were our smiles! It's been a joyful May full of laughter and learning!

My preschool friends had a blast making tracks with toy cars on butcher paper!

From outdoor smiles to indoor giggles, our friends at the Academy are having a blast! 

Teacher Appreciation week kicked off with 'Teachers love Tacos"! All of our amazing Dragons enjoyed Taco Bell and a special gift card to show our appreciation. 

Day Two of teacher appreciation week was Cloudy with a chance of teaching! Our educators were treated to pizza and gifted umbrellas to brighten their day- rain or shine!

Day three. was Where the Whild Things Are! Our amazing teachers got cozy in their pajamas and enjoyed a delicious breakfast from Panera, including bagels, and fresh fruit. To top it off, they were gifted comfy house shoes and an ulta gift card!

Day four, Featured Our Very Hungry Caterpillars! Teachers received snackle boxes to fill with their favorite treats and a fun gift card game- each one drew a number and matched it to a surprise gift card ranging from $10-$100. 

Day five of Teacher appreciation week with a magical Harry Potter theme! Our witches and wizards discovered their Hogwarts houses, enjoyed catered drinks and desserts from Panera bread, and received an amazon gift card as a token of our appreciation. 

Lots of Learning at AoG!

Learning at a young age plays a vital role in shaping a child's mind. Each day in our classrooms, we focus on nurturing cognitive, language, and social and emotional development through meaningful stories, engaging activities, and positive interactions with teachers and peers. It's truly rewarding to witness your children grow, explore, and build the foundations for lifelong language. 

In our Pre-K one class, the children participated in a fun, hands-on math activity placing the correct number of insects on the matching numbered leaf. This is not only reinforced number recognition and counting skills but also encouraged fine motor development and critical thinking. It's always a joy to see their young minds engaged and excited to learn. 

Our Prek two did a fun hands-on math activity with UNO cards as well. 

Meanwhile, in Pre-K two, our focus was on literacy. The children worked on identifying the letter I, practicing both recognition and writing skills. They were excited to find the letter in words and begin forming it on their own! 

In Ps3, the class had fun identifying how many frogs were hiding among the rocks and matching that number to the correct number cards. It was a playful and engaging way to practice counting and number recognition. 

These girls also had fun recognizing the letters om their names and creating colorful name caterpillars, helping build letter awareness and personal connection to literacy.

 

Every bunny needs some bunny sometimes

Pajama Day is clearly a favorite here at the academy! It's the perfect way to de-stress, get comfy, and break from the usual routine. With cozy vibes all around, it fosters a positive relaxed atmosphere our friends love! 

We welcomed spring with a special visit from Mother Goose! She shared her fun facts and wisdom about pollination and all kinds of bugs and insects- but the real highlight? Singing and dancing together! What a magical way to kick off the season! 

We love ending the day with a little treat for our friends at pick-up time! With Easter around the corner, our Bunny Bait Grab-n-go snacks were a no-brainer-sweet, festive and full of LOVE! 

Every year our easter egg hunt gets bigger and better- and this year was egg-ceptional! Our friends had a blast hunting for eggs and filling their baskets to the brim. Shoutout to PK1 for bringing in a whopping 926 eggs egg-stra impressive 

Egg hunts aren't just fun- they're full of developmental benefits too! From boosting physical activity to encouraging problem solving and social interaction, our little ones had a blast while learning through play. It's all egg-tra beneficial. 

The Easter bunny hopped on down to the Academy this week, spreading smiles, giggles, and a little springtime magic along the way! 

Some-bunny loves our teachers! We had an egg-stra fun time putting together these sweet Easter surprises to show our appreciation, Hoppy Easter! 

PK2 got buggy with it during story time! We read all about the creepy crawlies to celebrate spring in full bloom. Learning had never been so buzz-worthy!