Check Out Crcle Time

Circle time is big here at The Academy! We make sure that everyday our kids take a few minutes to sit down and talk about shapes, numbers, colors, stories, etc. This week we stepped inside Ms. Victoria's Toddler 3 class and visited during circle time. 

This week's color is Blue. Even though their favortie color is yellow!

Let's count to seven together. There are seven of us!

Our shape of the week is an oval! We love our shapes!

These books are so interesting. We can't take our eyes off of it!

We absolutely love story time! Books take us to so many different places!

 Look we found the oval. That's our shape of the week!

We get to walk around and see our favorite shapes and colors! This is one of our favorite parts of circle time. 

We love being able to engage in circle time and learn new things. Ms. Victoria like all of our teachers here is great at engaging the kids in fun filled lessons.

For more information on AoFC and our programs please click HERE

For information on some circle time activities that can be done at home with family click HERE

Santa Came to Town

Guess who came to town...SANTA! Santa stopped by to see our kids and to enjoy some milk and cookies with them. They enjoyed having Santa here and being able to tell him what they wanted for Christmas.

Ms. Rebekah is working hard to get the perfect picture of this little guy's visit with Santa.

He is making sure that Santa knows exactly what's on his list.

It's a family affair with these beauties!

The 3 Amigos loved getting to meet Santa!

This little guy took Max with him to High 5 Santa!

These kiddos in PS3 are waiting patiently for their turn to with Santa!

Our kiddos here at Forrest Crossing loved getting to meet Santa! From our family to yours we'd like to wish you a Merry Christmas!

For more information on AoFC and our programs please click  HERE

Still wanting last minute pictures with Santa? For some of the best locations please click HERE

Fun Indoor Actives For The Winter

Fun Indoor Actives For the Winter 

What to do if it is too cold to go outside? Here are a few ideas to help get you through the winter months! 

Cook Together

They can help you from being in a highchair pulled up to the table to standing on a stool next to the counter helping you. This is the perfect time to explore different scents. Have them smell each spice before you add it to your dish. 

Make Some Music Together
Break out any musical instruments you have laying around or use pots and pans and some wooden spoons! You can turn on one of their favorite CD's or have you join in playing a musical instrument if you happen to play.

Snuggle Up and Read Together 
Grab one of their favorite books and read together by a fire, under a cozy blanket or just on a chair cuddled up.

Get Crafty
Crafts are a great way to get everyone involved and to see some unique artwork. Don't forget to display, so friends and family can see the amazing work!

Indoor Games
Indoor games are a great way to get some energy out. Your children can even help you create the game. Don't worry, no need to go out and buy things, get creative and use things around the house!

Make Nape Time Interesting
Change up the nap time routine by building a fort. Use pillows and sheets and together you can create an awesome fort. Don't forget to let the kiddos help build; building may tire them out!

Movie Time
Snuggle up on the couch and watch a good movie. Take turns letting the kids choose the movie of their choice. Make sure you bring the popcorn and hot cocoa!


This time of year can be tough. Transitioning from being able to go outside to being stuck in the house. Hope you enjoy these great ideas to help ease the transitioning woes, and keep those kiddos happy!


For more information on AoFC and our programs please click  HERE
For more indoor activity ideas for you and your family click HERE

Door Decorating Fun

This week we had a door decorating contest. Each teacher got to decorate their door with a theme or design. Our teachers worked really hard, and they turned out.....GREAT!!! Parents got to walk around and choose their favorite door, and the winner(s) received $50 cash!

Ho,Ho,Ho Here comes Ms. Victoria down the chimney!

Check out this yummy Gingerbread house!  (Preschool 1)

More gumdrops and goodies! (PreK)

Welcoming wreaths in Preschool 2.

Reindeer games! (Infant 2)

O' Christmas Tree, O' Christmas Tree! (Tod 2) 

All aboard the Polar Express! (Tod 1)

Brrr....It's cold outside, bundle up. (Infant 3)

Santa's Workshop sure is busy in Preschool 3.

Our teachers enjoyed making their doors come alive with Christmas Spirit! After a nailbitting race, Ms. Christa in Preschool 3(Santa's Workshop) took home the 1st Place Prize!  

For more information on AoFC and our programs please click HERE

For door decorating ideas with the kids for your home please click HERE

Painting with Pinecones

Our classrooms had so much fun painting with pinecones today! 

PS3 friend adding some glitter to her pinecone

PS3 friends using some green and blue paint for their pinecones

PS3 used paint brushes to paint right on the pinecones.

Toddler three enjoyed painting with pinecones! 

Toddler 3 friends rolled the pinecones on their paper to make a fun design!

Ms. Ariel is helping her PS2 dip their pinecones in the paint 

Each PS2 friend picked a color to dip their pinecone in. 

Then they got to shake the box with a piece of paper

glued to it and the painted pinecone inside!

This friend loved shaking his pinecone! 

Shake shake shake! 

Our friends had so much fun with their pine cone painting and loved each 

doing something a little different with their pinecones.

For more information on AoFC and our programs please click HERE

For more craft ideas for pinecones click HERE

Family Thanksgiving Lunch

Family Thanksgiving Lunch

AoFC hosted it's first annual family Thanksgiving lunch on Friday, Novemember 18th. 

Our families enjoyed eating the turkey, mac-n-cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean cassarole and more! To top it off we had Pumpkin Pie for dessert! 

All our families gathered in our Enrichement Room. 

Our Preschool 2 friend saying "cheese" for the picture! 

This infant 3 friend enjoyed eating lunch with his mom. 

These brothers were so excited to see their grandparents for lunch!

Taking a break from eating and enjoying the reading nook. 

One of our newest families enjoying their first family event!

Toddler One friend enjoy lunch with his dad

We appreicate all of the families that were a part of our first annual Thanksgiving lunch!

We look forward to celebrating again next year! 

For more information on AoFC and our programs please click HERE

BOP celebration!

We are so thankful you helped vote us BEST of Parenting by Williamson Parent Magazine 9 years in a row!

We had a reception to say THANK YOU

 on November 9th at pick-up. 

Yummy Cake

Hawaiian Punch

Fun Party Hats and Plates 

Festive Noise Makers 

Banners hung up everywhere 

Steamers hung from the ceiling in the lobby

Celebration Banners on the Front Desk! 

FUN!

 Eating Cake and Celebrating Together!

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