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!