Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Benefits of Playing Outside!

Builds Up their Immune System:
When your children come into contact with things in a natural way (outside) and on a regular basis, they are less likely to develop autoimmune disorders and allergies

Provides Exercise: 

Playing outside provides children with things many children don’t get enough of anymore--exercise. Exercising while having fun is the best kind of exercise, and that’s exactly what playing outside does. 

Stimulates the Imagination: 

Sadly, one of the things that today’s children are lacking is an imagination. This is because we’re in the technological age –today children are literally shown everything. Why go outside when we can watch a movie about it or play a video game? Playing outside helps children develop their imagination, which is something that television, video games, computers, iPods, etc. don’t do
  
It Promotes Problem Solving Skills: 
Children who play outside learn how to solve real life problems better than children who are always in their rooms playing video games or secluding themselves. Regardless of if they’re learning how to get along with friends or trying to figure out the best way to build a fort– they’re problem solving. It 

Provides Vitamin D: 

It’s important that your children get Vitamin D, which is provided by the sun. Vitamin D helps promote better moods, energy levels, memory, overall health and more. Just 15 minutes out in the sun will give your children their daily dose of Vitamin D.




 Baby friends enjoy outside time!

 Baby friends enjoy outside time!

 Todder friends enjoy outside time!

 Todder friends enjoy outside time!

 Preschool friends enjoy outside time!

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Outdoor Circle Time!

As the fall weather begins to set in, our friends in Pre-K 1 are taking full advantage of it. Circle time was held outside today, with a focus on "my senses." We listened to nature, smelled flowers, saw trees, and felt the grass and twigs. We love a great outdoors adventure!
 
 

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Hispanic Heritage Month!

Each year, we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.


 Maria Gamesa (cookies) and books in the enrichment room!
Our friends were able to grab a Famous Hispanics in history coloring page!

Monday, September 18, 2017

Pre K Learning!

Tomorrow's scientists, doctors, artists, and leaders are getting their start in Pre K today.


 Learning the letter of the week "Ff."

Learning the letter of the week "Ff."
 Learning the letter of the week "Ff."
 Learning the letter of the week "Ff."

Friday, September 15, 2017

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR WEEK IS COMING!

 
Book Fairs help you stock up on resources to enrich your children's education. Best of all, each Fair provides kids access to more books. More books means more choice, which means kids get to read the books they want to read. The right book can ignite a passion for reading, so we encourage families to work together to create a reading culture at home. Reading expands the mind, nourishes the imagination, and opens a world of possible. We will be hosting our annual Scholastic Book Fair September 25th-29th. Books will be available for purchase each morning from 7am-9am and each afternoon from 3pm-6pm! 

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Open House 2017!

Open House was a major success! Our parents learned tons of information about Frogstreet and Conscience Discipline, as well as what to expect during our school year! We had special treats and a special guest visit from the fire department. For more information about Frogstreet, you can visit the website http://www.frogstreet.com/ and for more information about Conscience Discipline, you can visit the website http://consciousdiscipline.com/. And as always, our staff is here to answer any questions you may have. Let's have a FANTASTIC school year! 

 Parent Resources

 Frogstreet Props!

 Frogstreet Props!


 Special Snack!

 Fire Department Visit!

 Fire Department Visit!

 Fire Department Visit!

 Fire Department Visit!

 Fire Department Visit!

 Fire Department Visit!

Fire Department Visit!

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Grandparents' Day 2017!

"Grandma and Grandpa, you mean so much to me.
You are very special, and it's easy to see.
Playgrounds, cookies, staying up late,
Time with you is oh so great!
I can't thank you enough for all that you do.
You are the best! I love you!"

Milk and Cookies with Grandparents was a major hit at AoSL! Thank you for all that you do, grandparents!