Learning about Light!

Our Infant Classrooms explored their senses this week by taking a few opportunities to learn about light and shadows!

Toddler Transition explored contrasting colors, shapes and textures with our homemade light table. This type of exploration builds early comprehension, increases attention and focus, and allows children to see the same objects differently.

This spider looks big!

Jesse loves squares!

This light table is fun, Ms. Jennifer!

My hand is glowing!

Bring more toys over to explore! 

Infant One gets outside time daily (weather permitting). This time provides natural Vitamin D, stimulates all our senses and allows the infants to experience early science and nature through smells, touch and sound. Check out our smiles!

This sunshine is so relaxing!

Freshly cut grass smells great!

Do you hear the birds Ms. Kelsie?

Thank you to our wonderful Infant Educators for creating such fun memories and learning opportunities!

Oh BABY!

Attachment and social emotional development are top priority in our infant program. 

Our Frog Street curriculum incorporates activities to meet these needs multiple times daily. 

Check out the smiles for proof! 

I love tummy time!

Reaching high for Ms. Kelsie! 

I love my school!

This story is funny!

Wow! I can move my arms and legs! 

That was a funny joke! :) 

Join our Infant Program wait list today to see these smiles while you're away! 

Final Water Day!

What a fun summer we've had! 

Water Day has been a splashing good time and we can't wait for next year!

What a great way to cool off and explore our senses and old school summer fun!

Positive Solutions

Parents,

The link below is a great resource that provides positive parenting solutions! 

Check it out!

http://challengingbehavior.cbcs.usf.edu/TACSEI/do/resources/documents/positive_solutions_for_families.pdf

Toddler Math

Did you know that toddlers can learn math concepts?

 During math week at AoILV, our toddlers explored shapes! 

They used their fine motor and spatial skills to touch, grasp and match shapes with their counterparts! 

That's a SQUARE!

The CIRCLE goes here!

Almost done!

ORANGE is my favorite color!

Math is FUN!

Gardening

Preschool 2 has chosen a "Gardening" theme for their Power of Play focus this summer. 

Here's a snapshot and what they are learning with each activity!

"Stem Trimming"

This activity builds fine motor skills and teaches responsibility and care for plants. 

"Seed Provocation" 

After we read The Tiny Seed, we explored real leaves and seeds!

This activity provides a visual and sensory activity to enhance our early comprehension. 

Seed Provocation continued...

Seed Provocation continued...

To take our theme outdoors, we planted bright flowers in our flower bed!

Outdoor experiences enhance our senses and help us make sense of the world around us. 

We even conducted a science experiment to see our stems change colors!

Stop by to see our garden!

WATER DAY

Water Day at The Academy of Indian Lake Village has been in full swing! 

Preschool One explored lots of water play toys today!

Some were to fill, some were to dump, some strained the water, and we even "washed clothes"!

Splash, splash!

Straining the water!

Filling and dumping!

Washing our clothes!

Sprinkler fun!

More clothes washing!

Water day is so fun!