Drumming Program

 We had very special guest this week at AOFC, Mr Clifford who brought all kinds of amazing drums from Africa and other parts of the world.  There were very large ones with deep sounds, medium sized drums with a higher sound and finally small hand held drums that had small, loud and high sounds.   Mr Clifford used his hands to drum as well as special drum sticks that would change what the drum would sound like depending on how hard you hit it and what you used.   Our kiddos couldn't wait for their turn to drum especially since there were several to try out.  We loved learning all about drums as well as hearing each one and getting to play them!  AOFC is all about learning through experiences and Mr Clifford and his drums were no exception! Everyone loved it and we can't wait for him to come again.

Cheese!

So excited!

Making the loud drumming sounds! 

Waiting for their turn to drum! 

In the drumming mood!

Look how fast they can go!

Oooey Gooey Week

 This week at AOFC it was all about the Oooey Gooey and what kind of sensory sensation would be the Oooiest and Gooiest to learn and play with all week!!  All  of our kids made Rainbow slime, played in mounds of shaving cream and saw the coolest science show that taught them all about solids, liquids and gasses with a drippy, smokey, dry ice demonstration.   Every class has had such fun exploring all the different sensory activities that made them squeal, smile, and learn. We love Oooey Gooey Week at AOFC! 

Look at this cool experiment!

Bubbles made from dry ice!

Solid, Liquid and a Gas!

Snow!

Shaving cream!! 

The most fun of all the sensory activities! 

Dinosaur Week

 This week at AOFC we have had lots of practice using our five senses, taste, touch, feel, hear and see by doing all  kinds of sensory activities for Dinosaur week.    We had a Dino dig with Sand, special melting Dino eggs,  a hidden Dino mud sensory bin not to mention shaving cream, play dough and kinetic sand all using Dinosaurs.  All 5 senses were definitely in over drive as they got familiar with the smells, touches, textures and sounds of  Dino week.

Dino Dig

Look at this cool egg! 

It's melting! 

Look what hatched?! A Dinosaur! 

Rawwr!

Dino's at play! 

Father's Day Dog's and Dad's Event

 It was all about celebrating the Dad's at AOFC with our Dog's & Dad's Father's day event that included giant yard games and delicious Hot Dogs for all the sweet kiddos as well as their dads to enjoy.   We loved seeing dads doing Twister, Connect Four and Giant Jenga with lots of smiles and some winning cheers! AOFC loved honoring all our awesome Dads and we hope they had a fantastic, well deserved  Father's Day! 

Fierce game of Twister!

Daddy's Girl!

Cheese!

Thumbs up for Dog's and Dad's!

Lucky Dad!

Excited about his Hot Dog! 

KBC Kickoff

 Kindergarten Boot Camp is off to a rousing start for our Pre K 1 and 2 rising Kindergarteners.  They have been signing in with their first and last name each morning as well as having Library day, Cafeteria day and special guest that gives an inside look at what goes on each day.   KBC has had a visit from a Counselor, a Music Teacher and a former AOFC student that will be a rising first grader.  It is something our students and parents look forward to every summer that helps prepare our Pre K students for all the fun and even obstacles of what they might encounter in Kindergarten.  KBC rocks! 

KBC Salute

New Recruits! 

Ready for KBC!

Check out his library card! 

Signing her name!

Kindergarten ready! 

Water Day

 Today was the opening day for our annual summer WATER DAY!! The most anticipated and coveted day of the week especially for some new friends who had heard all the fun stories about it.  The water tables were filled and the water slide was ready for the first slide of the morning as well as lost of screams, giggles,  splashes and fun. AOFC loves water day and it is the kick off to all the fun of summer! 

Ready to go up! 

First slide of the day! 

Splash pad!

Cute girl!

Trying catch the spray!

She loves the water table!

Mother's Day: Sips & Succulents!

 We LOVE our Mother's at AOFC, they truly are so easy to celebrate! Mother's hold their child's hand for a short while, but hold their hearts forever. In honor of Mother's Day we showered them with our Sips & Succulents event! They enjoyed a delicious charcuterie spread of goodies, sipped on some lemonade and sweet tea, and were able to enter into our raffle. In order to say thanks for helping their little one grow, we had mini succulents that our mother's could take to go! We love all of our Mom's so much and hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!