4th Annual Turkey Trot

Our students gobbled up some fun at our annual Turkey Trot! Students laced up their little sneakers and raced around the parking lot with big smiles and even bigger energy. Each child crossed the finish line like a champ and proudly received a shiny Turkey Trot medal to celebrate their hard work. After the race, everyone warmed up with a cozy cup of hot chocolate, the perfect treat on a chilly fall morning! But the fun didn’t stop there—our runners got creative by using their medals to make a special playdough keepsake. Each imprint is a sweet reminder of their effort, excitement, and the joy of celebrating healthy habits together. We’re so proud of our tiny trotters!

OUR Choices Matter!

Election Day came to The Academy of Indian Lake Village, and our preschoolers were ready to make their voices heard—one sweet vote at a time! Students stepped into the voting booths to choose between donuts or cookies for the afternoon snack bar. Each child had the chance to cast a ballot, count votes, and celebrate the power of making a choice. This fun activity ties perfectly into our Frog Street Pre-K curriculum theme of “Choices.” Through this hands-on experience, students learned that making decisions is an important part of being responsible, independent, and part of a community. Our teachers guided conversations about what it means to make a fair choice, listen to others, and respect different opinions—skills that help little learners grow into thoughtful friends and citizens.

Every child left feeling proud to participate and confident that their voice matters. Whether they voted for cookies or donuts, everyone enjoyed learning that making choices can be both meaningful and delicious!

Falling Back into Fun!

This week at The Academy of Indian Lake Village, our students are learning all about daylight saving time—and what it means to “fall back!” Through hands-on play, children have been exploring clocks, moving the hands backward, and discovering how time changes with the season. It’s a wonderful opportunity for little learners to build an early understanding of routines, sequencing, and cause and effect. As we turn our clocks back, we’re also jumping into autumn with themed sensory play! Our enrichment rooms are filled with the sights, smells, and textures of the season—think crunchy leaves, soft pumpkins, cinnamon sticks, and fall-colored rice bins. These sensory experiences help children build fine motor skills, language development, and curiosity about the world around them. At AOILV, we love finding playful ways to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences. Whether we’re “falling back” an hour or diving into a bin of autumn magic, every moment is a chance to explore, discover, and grow together!

Candy Corn Treat Trail!

Our parking lot was transformed into a Halloween wonderland for our annual Candy Corn Treat Trail Trunk or Treat! Families joined us for an evening full of festive fun, creative costumes, and plenty of treats. Each decorated trunk along our Candy Corn Treat Trail brought its own dose of Halloween magic — from spooky skeletons to silly pumpkins and everything in between! Children paraded from car to car collecting goodies, showing off their costumes, and sharing lots of laughter with friends and teachers. We even served up a Wicked Warm-Up Bar, complete with homemade chili, cheese, sour cream, oyster crackers, and warm cornbread — the perfect cozy touch to a crisp fall evening. Events like these bring our school community together and remind us how special it is to learn, laugh, and celebrate side by side. Thank you to our amazing families and staff for making the night so memorable — your creativity and energy light up our school in the best way! We’re so grateful for our AOILV families and the joy they bring to every event. Here’s to more sweet memories ahead! 🌽✨

It’s been a fang-tastic week at The Academy of Indian Lake Village as our classrooms celebrated Halloween Spirit Week! Each day brought laughter, creativity, and a little spooky sparkle as our students enjoyed themed activities, costumes, and festive fun. We kicked things off with our Haunted Hoedown, where little cowpokes and pint-sized pumpkins danced the day away! From spooky tunes to silly skeleton moves, it was a rootin’-tootin’ good time for everyone as they tried to corral haunted animals back to the barn! Next came our Boo Bash, filled with ghostly giggles and ghoulish games. We played ghosts in the graveyard! Students showed off their imagination through crafts, songs, and playful Halloween-themed learning centers. We wrapped up the week on a sweet note with our I Scream Social—a celebration that had everyone smiling from ear to ear (and maybe a little sticky with ice cream too!). It was the perfect way to cool off after a week full of excitement and fun memories. At The Academy of Indian Lake Village, we love finding playful ways to celebrate the season while encouraging creativity, social connection, and joyful learning. Our students didn’t just dress up—they lit up! 💫 Happy Halloween from all of us at AOILV!

Halloween Hauntings

This week, our classrooms have been busy learning through play in so many creative ways. We’ve been building haunted houses—some with colorful magnet tiles that challenge our engineering minds, and others with construction paper and stickers that let our imaginations soar! These spooky creations have been the perfect mix of fine motor skills, creativity, and collaboration. Our pumpkin explorations have been just as exciting! Children got to see, touch, and feel the inside of a real pumpkin, discovering the slimy seeds and stringy insides up close. We even planted our pumpkin seeds to see what might grow, and experimented with our senses by smelling pumpkin spices—a true fall favorite! Every moment of play is a chance to learn something new—whether it’s cause and effect, sensory exploration, or teamwork. We’re so proud of how our students are growing their curiosity and creativity each day!

Pumpkin Patch at The Streets of Indian Lake Village

We had such a gourd time at the 17th Annual Pumpkin Patch at The Streets! Our preschoolers and families joined in the fun, picking their perfect pumpkins and decorating them with plenty of creativity and fall flair. From silly faces to sparkly designs, every pumpkin was as unique as the child who made it! We’re always proud to serve families right here in Hendersonville—both out in the community and within our school walls. Events like this remind us just how special our hometown is and how wonderful it is to learn and grow together. 🍁 Thinking about joining our school family? There’s never been a better time! Enroll today and enjoy your first four weeks of tuition FREE this fall. Come see what makes The Academy of Indian Lake Village a place where Hendersonville’s youngest learners can shine, explore, and have fun every day!

Fire Safety

Our students got a special visit from some real-life heroes — the Hendersonville Fire Department! The children’s eyes lit up as the big red firetruck rolled onto our campus, lights flashing and sirens blaring. The firefighters took time to show us all the amazing tools they use to keep our community safe — from the big hoses and ladders to the special gear they wear when fighting fires. Each class had the chance to explore the truck up close, peek inside the cab, and even try on a firefighter’s helmet! Our little learners asked thoughtful questions, practiced saying their home address, and learned important fire safety tips like “Stop, Drop, and Roll.” It was a day full of learning, laughter, and admiration for our community helpers. We are so grateful to the Hendersonville Fire Department House Three for taking the time to visit and inspire our future heroes!

ABC Adventure Update

Our ABC Adventure is in full swing, and the fun just keeps growing! We’ve enjoyed L for Lollipops, M for Moana and Movie Munch, N for Nicknames, and a swashbuckling Pirate Pizza Party! This week, we’re witnessing the magical wedding of Letter Q and U, and celebrated R for Reading with a Scholastic Book Fair on campus through Friday. It’s been a month full of learning, laughter, and hands-on adventures—our little learners are loving every letter! Don’t forget to stop by the book fair and pick up a new favorite story!