Just a bit of color...

 To say it was a bit messy is a total understatement! Pre-K 1 practically turned themselves blue and purple over this fun sensory activity. It's just shaving cream and food coloring but they had the best time! Doing this type of sensory is an important part of developing imagination at this age. Touching and feeling something to create a permanent opinion or thought about a certain object or idea. We love that our teachers are not afraid to let the kids explore like this and are just as excited as them to participate! 

Superhero Day!

Special dress up day in the Pre K classes! The kids love to have extra fun days when they can be whoever they want. They played their characters out on the playground and had a great time using their imaginations with their friends. This is a huge part of developing empathy and understanding of others in their early years. 

Almost there!

 As Pre-K 1 nears the end of the alphabet, they are eXploring the letter "x." Using their visual sense and learning "x" is for x-ray! Both of our Pre-K classes are doing a great job with their creativity! 

Action Shot!

Rainy day fun! Our Preschool 4 class was still utilizing their gross motor time, but indoor. They were doing the long jump inside and seeing who could jump the farthest and improve on their own jumps. It is important for all ages to engage in physical activity every day in order to move their muscles and their minds!

 

Our Love Day at AOSL

We celebrated Valentines Day BIG at Academy of Seaboard Lane! The kids of all ages enjoyed big parties, exchanging Valentine's and LOTS of treats to go home with! Thank you to all the parents who brought in goodies and helped their children with boxes and Valentines, it was a day to remember ❤️ 

 

Valentine's Letter Practice

 It's a happy Valentine's Day in PreK 2 today! The kids were matching sight words using hearts this morning. We love to see the teachers get creative with all the holidays and find new ways to keep it interesting. The kids also need the different learning techniques to keep them engaged and interested in the activity. Happy Love Day!

The Letter Z!

 Our PreK 2 class was busy practicing their letter "Z" this morning. Getting ready for their next big transition to Kindergarten, although may seem like awhile from now, it will come quick. They are using tracing and pictures to make their zigs and zags to form this letter correctly. We love to see our kids meet new milestones when they have mastered yet another letter! 

Sensory Fun!

A bit of messy sensory today with our toddlers! Using shaving cream on the table and letting the toddlers use their creativity to move it around and feel it is a great sensory activity. It allows them to feel and create at the same time. Using these two senses at the same time does wonders for their development. This is also an easy activity for at home too!

Snowy Monday!

It's a snowy wonderful Monday here at AOSL! We have lots of kids who stayed home to enjoy the snow day today, however, many came to school ready to enjoy it here as well. Preschool 2 went out this morning to check it out and have a little snow ball fight. It is important for the kids to experience all types of weather and get creative with what they think of it! 

Loving this Sunshine!

Children need to play outside every day, even in winter. Going outside to run, jump, yell, and wiggle allows children to use their large muscles and work off extra energy. Moving out into the fresh air is also healthier for children than keeping them inside a closed building where germs can easily spread. What a fun day!

Enrichment Time

We love enrichment time! This week we are working on hand & eye coordination as the children use their fine motor skills to grasp a fishing pole, pick up a fish & drop it in a bucket. The kids had a blast with Ms. Shellie with this one! 

Painting with Toddlers

Painting aids children acquire hand-eye coordination, an important skill in their age. Painting can help children learn sizes, shapes, patterns and designs. These are all critical aspects of their curriculum during pre-school years. Painting helps children develop their decision-making skills as well. It's wonderful to see the imaginations soar with kids as they get creative!