Tips to keep you safe and warm in the winter

 We all love to play outside when it's cold in the winter but in order to have fun and be safe in the cold temperatures here are a few tips to remember! 

1. Adjust winter clothes for children's needs. Dress babies and young children in one more layer of clothing than an adult would wear in the same conditions.

2. Don't forget winter accessories. Remember warm boots, gloves, or mittens make a big difference in keeping young children and babies comfortable.

3. Keep exposure to the cold at a minimum. Babies and young children don't have the same tolerance for  cold that adults do. Its important to limit time outside.  

At AOFC we make sure that the the kids have fun outside but are safe and warm as we make sure they are dressed appropriately for the elements so they can have the best experience possible each and every day! Stay warm and be safe! 

 

Warm layers for playing outside! 

Keeping his head toasty and warm! 

A hat and jacket for winter fun! 

He is warm and ready to go! 

Lots of waiting jackets! 

Staying safe and warm is important! 

Frozen dress up day

 It's Frozen both inside and outside at AOFC as we had frozen dress up day and there were lots of Anna's, Elsa's and even a few Olaf's in the building yesterday! Let it go was the theme song and classrooms were having Frozen dance parties and sing a longs to go with all the winter deco and frozen temps outside!  We do love snowflakes and our buddy Olaf but our friends are ready for Elsa to reverse the freezing temps outside and give us a bit of a thaw! Dress up days at AOFC are our favorite! 

Look at that Elsa braid! 

Pretty Anna! 

Special Coronation dress! 

Sparkly Elsa dresses are the best! 

Such a cute Anna!

The sweetest Olaf! 

Olaf cheese! 

Snowman Potato Prints - Taterly Awesome!

 This month we sure have had so much FUN !!  Our students here at AOFC got to put their creative art skills to the test with this special Snowman Potato Prints activity! Each student got their own piece of a real potato that their teacher previously cut for them, along with a piece of paper, various paint colors, and they went to town! It was so fun listening to each child in each age group express themselves differently. Some made a ton of "little snowmen," a"snowman flower,"and even a "potato man!" It was clear by the end of it that this was Taterly-Awesome!!  Everyone got a chance to stamp, swirl, mold, and create their ideal snowman friend to join them on a winter day at school! 

Tongue out to help us during this activity! So cute!

Working hard!

Sweet girl looking at her "snowman flower!"

Look at that pretty circle, way to go!

So fun!

Both hands!

Making sure his picture is "pretty!"

Loving it!

Look at her go!

Inspecting this fun new "paintbrush!"

Sliding around our potato!

Getting creative with both colors!

All smiles!

Pure focus here!

When Teachers Get a Snow Day!

Brrrrrrrrr! Boy oh boy it truly has been a cold one here at AOFC the last two days! 2022 has kicked off with a beautiful winter wonderland! While the school is closed and the snow and ice arrive, our teachers get time to enjoy the snow days with their family, pets, children, and more! Ever wonder what our teacher's snow days look like? Well, we get an inside look at all the fun our teachers are having and what they like to do to stay warm on these cold winter days! We sure do love the snow!! 

Ms. Katherine's morning selfies!

Bundled up and ready for snow!

Ms. Brianda getting some cuddles with her dog!

Ms. Alex and her husband on a winter walk!

Ms. Kaylee and her hedgehog Jupiter staying warm!

Ms. Lindsey enjoying the snow with her Fiancé!

Ms. Ashlyn's dogs having a blast!

Ms. Angela and Ms. Addie drinking some hot cocoa! Yum!

Mr. Chris and his sweet dog having fun!

Ms. Lucie's dogs can't get enough!