Summer Kickoff Week!

 What a better way to celebrate the first day of Summer in the United States than with Summer Kickoff Week at the academy!! 

Starting with water play day- what a BLAST! 

Next we had popsicle snacks- absolutely DELISH! 

We wore pink for National Pink Day- everyone did so well! 

Thursday was Bike Day!!!

Friday ended with a Parent's Night Out.. SO much fun! 

Ooey Gooey Week

 When it comes to Preschool- is there anything more fun than a week completely themed around slime, playdoh, and all things gooey? 

We spent last week talking about all things SLIME! Ooey gooey, mushy gushy, slimey sticky were all words used to describe the Elephants Toothpaste, Cloud Slime, Whipped Topping, and Chia Seed Slime that was made during this week! 

Toddler 1 really had the best time! They made chocolate dirt, iciing slime, and chia seed slime. I think our Toddler teachers really learned this week that edible is better! These little loves will eat anything even remotely close to their mouth! 

One of the best parts of weeks like Ooey Gooey week is the opportunity to introduce some fun sensory play to Toddlers- what does it feel like? How does it smell? What color is it? Is it hard or soft? 

Sensory play allows so much growth! We love it. 

One of our teachers offered the best advice: "Allow the kids the opportunity to explore all these sensory activities on their own. It's one thing to ask them to color or want them to do their gross motor dancing, but sensory is something that has to be taken at each child's own pace." 

Green Thumb Week

 Its summer curriculum time at AoILV which calls for themed weeks! This week- Green Thumb! 

Our Week Looked Something Like This: 

Monday- Water Play Day 

Tuesday- National Best Friend Day- Dress Like Your BFF Day

Wednesday- Tractor Supply Visit

Thursday- Wear "Earth Colors" Day

Friday- Outdoor Themed Scavenger Hunt

Summer is HERE!

 While summer, the season, isn't officially here.. Summer has begun at The Academy of Indian Lake Village! We are sooo PUMPED to celebrate this good time with your kiddos. 

We have waterplay, summer curriculum, special guests and more. 

As a way to make summer the most fun it can be, we kicked it off with a HUGE Summer Kickoff party after school. We had inflatables, face painting, yard games, and the most delicious BBQ served by our very own, Mrs. Patrice. 

We had a fun evening of playing, socializing, and getting back to our "normal" that we've been missing so much!! 

We are so excited that summer curriculum is getting started. We are starting off this week with Just Imagine, next week is Green Thumb followed by Ooey Gooey and Summer Kickoff! I know I cant wait to see what the teachers come up with to teach.. it will be loads of fun, really focusing on our play-centered learning. 

Here's to summer memories and experiences these kids will never forget!!