Dramatic Play

Play is such an important part of a child's development. With a background in Play Therapy, Assistant Director Candace Irvin understands first hand how therapeutic and vital play is. Candace, along with Director, Tracy Brown, encourage a balance of free and guided play in each classroom. Play allows children to make sense of the world around them. It allows them to learn from others, develop reasoning, and develop creativity and independence. Here's a glimpse at ways we foster play at AoILV:

Preschool 2 is swaddling babies. This teaches nurturance, compassion and  responsibility. 

Preschool 3 is creating what looks like a castle! This is teaching teamwork, geometry, fine motor and balance!

Preschool 2 is creating a farm! By building the "fence" together, the children are learning to take turns. The teacher is also discussing each animal as she places them inside the fence. 

We encourage adults to play too! That's why our parent company is called Never Grow Up! 😊 

Here are resources on how you can incorporate more meaningful play at home:

http://families.naeyc.org/learning-and-development/child-development/five-essentials-meaningful-play

New Faces

We had a few new faces around AoILV this week! Our teachers and staff go above and beyond to ensure that each new child feel safe, loved and a part of our Academy family. These new faces were giggling in no time! 

Bounce Night!

We love celebrating our families here at AoILV! Last night several of our families joined us at Hoppity Hop Bounce House for some after school fun! Families came in, kicked off their shoes, bounced their hearts out and even had pizza and cupcakes (on us)!!! This is just one of many family events we hold each year. Stay tuned for more event blogs as the Fall theme is "Fall is for Your Family"

Action Shot! 

Bouncing High! 

Waiting in line... This was the most popular bounce house.

Backwards!! 

Please check out Hoppity Hop in Hendersonville for your next party! The customer service was great! 

http://www.hoppityhopinflatableplaycenter.com

Free Fall Family Fun!

The Academy Of Indian Lake Village

Here at The Academy, we always have 

something fun going on!

For our families and friends, we present 

a fabulous and free event:

It's that wonderfully fun time of year again for Academy families....Academy Family Bounce Night time! Come on out and join us at Hoppity Hop from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for a fun night of bouncing, pizza, cake, and so much more! Bring the whole family and bring friends!

Here is the schedule for your center's Bounce Nights:

The Academy of Indian Lake Village

 Monday, September 14th at Hoppity Hop

Come get your hop on with us! 

We can't wait to see you at 

Hoppity Hop Inflatable Play Center, 

143 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075.

Goodbye Summer

As we wind down summer and get ready for fall, 

we thought you might enjoy some sunny, fun (and funny!), 

photos of things we enjoyed in June, July, and August!

Superheroes AND art!

Mud play!

Who said painting's just for paper?!?

Outer Space Adeventures!

We love our animals friends at AoILV! 

Officers Duren and Sunny

A school bus came to visit those who are off to kindergarten!

We stayed so busy we got a little tuckered out!

At The Academy of Indian Lake Village there is always

something fun and exciting happening.

This month we kick up our fall program once again.

Our children will be learning and developing in so 

many ways! We're excited to dig in to our Get Set For School

 curriculum with our older classes, and our Frog Street 

curriculum with our younger children. 

Look for fun and interactive events during September

here at The Academy, where we think

"Fall Is For Family!"

Voters Win at The Academy!

www.academychilddevelopment.com

Ms. Ashley is getting ready for the grooviest contest ever!

The Academy is up for "Best Of Parenting's" Preschool Award.

She's got a spot in our entryway for you to put you voting confirmation 

code so you can WIN, too! We will draw a winner from all voters who place their

voting confirmation code in our fish bowl--don't miss your chance to win big! 

Cast your vote at:  www.nashvilleparent.com/bop15

Soccer Shots paid us a visit and what fun we had!

All Preschool and Pre-K classes had the chance to participate!

Soccer Shots will be on site on Friday's during September, October,

and November, with their fun and active classes.Academy families can 

find out more and register for the 10 week season of classes at:

www.soccershots.org/nashville

 Come see what other great things are happening

at The Academy Of Indian Lake Village today!

Back To School Tips

The following health and safety tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). 

 
MAKING THE FIRST DAY EASIER 

• Remind your child that there are probably a lot of students who are uneasy about the first day of school. This may be at any age. Teachers know that students are nervous and will make an extra effort to make sure everyone feels as comfortable as possible.
• Point out the positive aspects of starting school. She'll see old friends and meet new ones. Refresh her positive memories about previous years, when she may have returned home after the first day with high spirits because she had a good time.
• Find another child in the neighborhood with whom your student can walk to school or ride on the bus.
• If it is a new school for your child, attend any available orientations and take an opportunity to tour the school before the first day.
• If you feel it is needed, drive your child (or walk with her) to school and pick her up on the first day.

- See more at: The American Academy of Pediatrics website

BACKPACK SAFETY

• Choose a backpack with wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back.
• Pack light. Organize the backpack to use all of its compartments. Pack heavier items closest to the center of the back. The backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of your child's body weight.
• Always use both shoulder straps. Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles.
• If your school allows, consider a rolling backpack. This type of backpack may be a good choice for students who must tote a heavy load. Remember that rolling backpacks still must be carried up stairs, they may be difficult to roll in snow, and they may not fit in some lockers.