Mad Scientist Week

 Did you know: Gitanjali Rao at the age of 15 is the youngest scientist in the world. When Gitanjali was 10, she heard about the Flint, Michigan water crisis and became interested in ways to measure lead content in water. This led to her developing a device called Tethys based on carbon nanotubes that could send water quality information via Bluetooth.  This week at AOFC our budding young scientists got to conduct lots of cool experiments like, magic milk, a lemon volcano, the Coke and Mentos experiment and finally on Friday everyone gets to take home their very own home science experiment kit and come up with the best experiment with the material provided. This week there were lots of  squeals as well as ooh's and ahh's when the experiments were happening and finally that was awesome once the kids saw then end results! We hope this week sparked lots of young scientist to conduct their very own experiments using their imaginations and materials they find both in the classroom and at home! 

Getting ready for the Coke experiment! 

Add the Mentos for the coolest results!! 

Look at it bubble up?! 

Add baking soda for the experiment  to work! 

This is so awesome!! 

Squeezing the lemon to make the volcano work! 

Watch it bubble! 

I love being a scientist! 

Pre K Graduation

 It was a big day last Friday as our Pre k 2 class graduated from AOFC and most are on their way to brand new Kindergarten classes ! Each child dressed like what they wanted to be when they grow up and we had everything from teachers to astronauts make their way on stage! We had so much fun celebrating with a picnic afterwards for the graduates and their parents that included lots of laughter, some tears but mostly excitement for all the new adventure the kids would have.  We are so excited to hear about all the wonderful experiences of our new graduated Pre k 2 class and we are honored to have been a part of their journey along the way! 

Anxiously awaiting the graduates! 

Accepting her diploma! 

She wants to work in an office! 

Future vet! 

We have an astronaut in training! 

Presenting the class of 2021!

Celebrations and tears!

Chopped week

 It is Chopped week here at AOFC and that means apple skins flying, soup bubbling and lots of full tummies! This week each classroom got to make their own applesauce for snack and soup for lunch plus there was painting with citrus fruits just to make things a little sweeter ! From the Toddlers to the Pre K 's all the kids loved being able to pour, stir and finally eat the delicious recipes they made in each classroom.  Chopped week inspired all the classes and brought out the inner chef in each one! 

Cute Chef making applesauce! 

Delicious ! 

Ready to eat the soup they made!

Yummy! 

Loving the healthy and nutritious

Helping make the soup for lunch! 

Pouring in the veggies! 

Cinnamon and sugar for the applesauce! 

This is going to be so good! 

Taking stirring very seriously! 

This looks so good! 

Such a good helper! 

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Pre K Drive in Movie

 Our Pre K drive in was a huge success and there were cars that were big, small and everything in between decorated like Batmobiles, Elsa's Carriage, Range Rovers, and Paw Patrol just to name a few. It was so fun to see the Pre K classes gather for popcorn and The LEGO Movie all while relaxing in there one of a kind homemade cars. So many special memories were made and notes taken for next year's cars to be even more awesome than this years! We can't wait to see what next year will bring us! 

                                                        Cool kid Cool car!                                                     

       

Just hanging out in his Sonic the Hedgehog car! 

 Sweetest policeman I know !

Very serious about watching the movie! 

Elsa's carriage is movie ready! 

Paw Patrol car! Awesome! 

                            

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The History of Legos and our Lego creations

 Did you know: The name 'LEGO' is an abbreviation of the two Danish words "leg godt", meaning  "play well". The LEGO Group was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen. The company has passed from father to son and is now owned by Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, a grandchild of the founder. The brick in its present form was launched in 1958. The interlocking principle with it's tubes makes it unique and offers unlimited building possibilities. It's just a matter of getting the imagination going and and letting a wealth of creative ideas emerge through play. This week is Legoland week at AOFC and we saw some amazing creations being built. Whether they are big or small, have lots of pieces or just a few LEGO's can be created into anything you dream of and its why our kids and teachers love building with them and letting their imaginations run wild! 

Concentrating on building something awesome! 

I love Legos! 

Frozen tower! 

 You can even paint with them too! 

 What can I build?!

Hard at work! 

              

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Sculptures with recycled materials

 This was a super fun week at AOFC as our Preschool classes put together sculptures made out of recycled materials. Parents brought in everything from boxes and plastic bottles to toilet paper rolls and lids of all shapes and sizes just to name a few. Each classroom worked as a team to create an awesome sculpture made entirely of the recycled materials that the parents and students brought into class. They made everything from fire trucks to robots and just huge towers of stuff that were made from their imaginations!  The recycled sculptures were a great lesson is re using things and also sparked conversations about recycling and why we recycle as well as an opportunity to build things using their imaginations! 

Hard at work! 

Pretending to be a robot! 

Working as a team to build! 

What is it going to be?! 

Making an awesome Firetruck! 

Water bottles make great towers! 

Concentrating on making a tall cup tower!! 

Who knew straws could be used to make a cool sculpture! 

Look at this cool building we made! 

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Keeping cool at School

 The weather has been hot outside these last few weeks and keeping our friends safe in the heat and sun have been a top priority for us at AOFC.  While having fun in the sun like going through our awesome inflatable obstacle course it was vitally important that lots of water was consumed to stay well hydrated while the kids were going through the course.  Drinking lots of water, playing in the shade when possible, wearing sunscreen, hats, and having water days are just some of the ways that we are staying safe and having fun outside! Its also very important to wear clothes that are loose as well as light in color allowing for running, jumping and playing all while staying cool. Our kids love having fun outside all while following the rules of  being cool at school during the summer!!

Having fun in sun on the inflatable obstacle course! 

Loving it !

Cheese!

Drinking plenty of water to stay cool!

Playing in the shade helps our friends stay safe out of the sun!

Water play is the best way to keep cool when its hot! 

Wheeeee!

Shade and water are an awesome combination!

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