Tiny Tunes & Big Vibes: Kids Coachella at AOILV

Our little learners turned up the volume for a day of music, movement, and magic at Kids Coachella! 🎶☀️ From the moment the music started, the excitement was contagious as children explored rhythm and sound with a live keyboard performance that had everyone clapping, swaying, and dancing along.

The fun didn’t stop there—our bounce house brought big energy and even bigger smiles, while interactive games encouraged teamwork, turn-taking, and problem-solving. At our fan-favorite “Boba Bar,” children cooled off with sugar-free lemonade and chose between strawberry or mango popping boba for a refreshing treat—hands-on fun that also supports sensory exploration!

Events like Kids Coachella align with Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards (TN-ELDS) by promoting social-emotional development through shared experiences, physical development through active play, and cognitive growth through music, patterns, and cause-and-effect exploration.

Fun fact: The real Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival started in 1999 in California and is known for its iconic Ferris wheel, art installations, and world-famous music performances. While ours may be pint-sized, the joy was just as big! 🎡✨

At our school, we believe learning happens everywhere—even on the dance floor!

A Hole in One Day

We had a tee-rific time celebrating our very own preschool version of the Masters with a Masters Par-TEE that was truly above par! Our little golfers hit the green (aka the playground!) for a fun-filled day of learning, laughter, and lots of swings and smiles.

The highlight of the day? Our “not-so-mini” mini golf course featuring nine creative holes spread across the playground! Each hole brought its own challenge—from weaving through cones to putting around playful obstacles—encouraging our students to practice patience, coordination, and problem-solving. Let’s just say… there were plenty of hole-in-ones and even more giggles!

As our young caddies made their way through the course, they were building important skills aligned with the Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards (TN ELDS). Through this activity, students strengthened:
Physical Development: Practicing balance, coordination, and control while putting and navigating each hole

Cognitive Development: Planning shots, adjusting strategies, and counting strokes

Social & Emotional Development: Taking turns, cheering on friends, and showing perseverance when the course got tricky

We also sprinkled in some counting fun as students kept track of their “par,” turning math into a playful, hands-on experience. Talk about a major learning moment!

To top it all off, our little golfers showed incredible sportsmanship—proving they’re not just masters of the course, but also masters of kindness and teamwork. 💚

It was a day full of sunshine, smiles, and swings that were simply un-fore-gettable! We’d say this event was definitely on par with the best… and we’re already looking forward to next year’s round!

Pedal Power!

We had a wheel-y exciting Bike Day at preschool, and it was one for the books! Our campus was buzzing with energy as we wrapped up our “Things That Go” theme in the most fun (and fast!) way possible.

A huge highlight of the day was a special visit from the Hendersonville Police bike officers, who rolled in ready to teach and inspire. Our students loved learning all about bike safety—from the importance of wearing helmets to how to safely ride up and down hills like pros. The officers even helped with helmet checks to make sure everyone was snug, safe, and ready to ride!

The excitement didn’t stop there… they also brought a real motor bike for students to sit on! You can imagine the smiles (and a few future officers in the making 😉).

Throughout the day, our little riders practiced their biking skills, built confidence, and learned how to stay safe while having fun. It was the perfect combination of hands-on learning, community connection, and outdoor adventure.

We’re so proud of our Bike Day crew—truly “two-tired” to stop learning and growing! 🚴‍♂️💛

March Madness Has Hit AOILV! 🏀✨

The excitement of NCAA March Madness has made its way to our campus—and our little athletes are all in! We kicked things off by installing three mini basketball hoops around the school, turning our hallways into the cutest courts you’ve ever seen.

Families joined in on the fun with custom brackets (because it’s never too early to start predicting champions 😉), and our students have been busy practicing their skills. From dribbling like pros to building hand-eye coordination, every bounce and basket has been a slam dunk for learning!

We even brought the madness home with a “nothing but net” snack—cheeseballs served in mini hoops to look just like basketballs. 🧀🏀 (Talk about a crowd favorite!)

In the classroom, our players-in-training worked on counting by twos, keeping tallies of their baskets, and celebrating every shot—made or missed. Because here, it’s not just about winning… it’s about learning, laughing, and loving the game.

Bracket busted or not, one thing’s for sure—March Madness at AOILV is a total slam dunk! 💛

St. Patrick's Day

A little bit of mischief (and a whole lot of magic!) filled our halls as we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

Our students arrived to quite the surprise—Louie the Leprechaun had visited overnight! Classrooms and the enrichment room were completely “redecorated” with playful tricks and tiny hints that our sneaky guest had been busy while everyone was asleep. From flipped furniture to silly surprises, Louie definitely made his presence known!

The excitement didn’t stop there. At breakfast, students were shocked to find that their usual meal had been swapped for Lucky Charms and green milk—because apparently that’s what leprechauns prefer! And just when we thought Louie’s tricks were over, lunchtime brought even more giggles with green scrambled eggs on the menu.

All day long, our students worked together to try and catch Louie the Leprechaun, setting traps, sharing ideas, and using their imaginations. While he may have escaped (again!), the laughter, creativity, and teamwork we saw made the day truly magical.

At AOILV, you never know what might happen—but one thing is for sure, it’s always full of fun, wonder, and a little bit of leprechaun mischief! 🍀✨

Trains That Go! Around Hendersonville!

Our students had a special visit from Operation Lifesaver, a national nonprofit dedicated to teaching railroad safety. Because our town of Hendersonville sits along the Henderson Subdivision, it was the perfect opportunity for our preschoolers to learn how to stay safe around train tracks.

During the visit, the presenter shared simple but important safety lessons in a fun and age-appropriate way. Our students learned that train tracks are never a place to play, that we must always stay far away from the tracks, and that only trains belong on railroad tracks. Through stories, visuals, and interactive discussion, the children discovered why trains cannot stop quickly and why it’s so important to always listen to crossing signals.
The children were especially excited to talk about the trains they sometimes see in our community traveling between Evansville and Nashville. Connecting the lesson to something they recognize in their daily lives helped them better understand how railroads work and why safety rules matter.

We are so thankful to Operation Lifesaver for taking the time to visit our school and help teach our students how to be safe around trains. Learning about our community and how to stay safe in it is an important part of growing up, and our students did a wonderful job listening, asking questions, and practicing their new railroad safety knowledge! 🚦🚂

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

We celebrated the wonderful, whimsical world of Dr. Seuss and it was full of imagination, laughter, and a little bit of Seussical silliness!

Our students discovered bright and colorful Truffula Tree Tops in the Enrichment Room, inspired by The Lorax. They fluffed and fluffed their truffula tops, working together to build strong, beautiful trees to proudly “speak for the trees” just like the Lorax!

As if that wasn’t exciting enough, The Cat in the Hat was spotted popping into classrooms to join the fun before heading to the kitchen to serve up a tasty helping of Green Eggs and Ham at lunch! The smiles were as big as Thing One and Thing Two’s energy!

It was a joyful day filled with rhymes, reading, creativity, and celebrating the silly, magical world of Dr. Seuss. Oh, the fun we had!

Star Spangled Learning

We celebrate Black History Month in a way that is meaningful, simple, and exciting for our little learners! 💛

We spent time learning about Barack Obama, who served as the 44th President of the United States and made history as the first African American president. We talked about how presidents are leaders who help make important decisions for our country and how anyone can grow up to do big things with hard work, kindness, and determination.

To make our learning hands-on, each student received their very own American flag to take home! The children loved waving their flags and practicing the Pledge of Allegiance together. This special activity also connected perfectly with our Frog Street curriculum focus on shapes — especially rectangles and stars. We explored how the flag is shaped like a rectangle and counted the stars together, strengthening both our math skills and our understanding of national symbols.

We also celebrated Team USA and their amazing accomplishment of winning 33 medals at the Winter Olympics! Our students cheered for the athletes and talked about teamwork, perseverance, and trying our best — whether in sports, school, or everyday life.

It was a joyful day filled with learning, pride, and celebration. We love finding ways to help our students connect history, math, and current events in fun and meaningful ways. ❤️🤍💙

Bright Smiles at AOILV

February is all smiles at The Academy of Indian Lake Village as we celebrate Dental Hygiene Month! 😁🦷

We were absolutely thrilled to welcome a special visit from Just 4 Kids Pediatric Dentistry, who spent the day teaching our little learners all about healthy choices, cavity prevention, and how to keep their bright smiles shining.

Our students had the best time diving into hands-on activities that turned important life skills into playful learning experiences. From practicing proper brushing techniques to sorting “tooth-friendly” foods versus sugary snacks, our classrooms were buzzing with excitement. We talked about how sugar bugs can cause cavities and how brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups help keep those sugar bugs away. (Spoiler alert: our students are officially plaque-fighting pros!)

Throughout the day, our teachers reinforced these lessons through art, sensory play, dramatic play dentist stations, and engaging science activities to help these healthy habits stick. At AOILV, we believe life skills are just as important as ABCs — and taking care of your smile is a skill that lasts a lifetime!

To top it all off, each student went home with an epic swag bag generously provided by Just 4 Kids Pediatric Dentistry filled with goodies to continue practicing healthy habits at home. We are so thankful for community partners who invest in our students’ well-being and help make learning both meaningful and memorable.

We’re brushing up on responsibility, flossing away fear, and smiling a little brighter thanks to this special day. Here’s to healthy habits and happy smiles! 🪥✨

Our halls were bursting with hugs, hearts, and happiness as we hosted our annual Sweetheart Social at The Academy of Indian Lake Village in Hendersonville — and let’s just say, it was love at first sight! 💌 This Valentine celebration brought together our students and families for an evening full of connection, creativity, and hands-on fun that truly made our hearts skip a beat.

The Enrichment Room was transformed into a Valentine wonderland where families could roll into fun with giant bowling, send sweet messages soaring at our flying Valentine airplane station, and dive hands-first into our growing heart sensory table. There’s nothing we love more than watching children learn through play — and this event was a perfect reminder that when learning is fun, it really blossoms! 🌸❤️

In honor of the Winter Olympics, our little champions showed their spirit with Team USA tattoos, proving that at The Academy, we’re always cheering on big dreams (even the pint-sized ones!). We also had a talented balloon artist twisting up smiles, a creative Murla station sparking imagination, and of course, a crowd-favorite kissing booth that had families puckering up for the sweetest photo ops. 💋

We want to give a heartfelt thank you to ABA Therapy for joining us and sharing valuable resources and information with our families. Building strong partnerships and supporting the whole child is something we truly treasure.

Events like our Sweetheart Social are just one example of how we create meaningful, joy-filled experiences that bring our school family closer together. At The Academy, we don’t just celebrate holidays — we celebrate connection, community, and the little moments that make childhood magical.

If you’re looking for a preschool where learning is playful, families feel welcomed, and love is always in the air — we’d absolutely adore meeting you. 💕

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at The Academy — we love our school, and we love our families even more! 💘