Celebrating Nature

 This month has been all about nature and we have been very busy with all sorts of amazing activities s that highlight things in nature as well as celebrating our Earth.  From planting seeds, a nature scavenger hunt to fly swatter painting on murals outside have given way to learning opportunities on how to use things you find everyday in nature to keeping our planet healthy with special pollution sensory activities.  AOFC loves all things outdoors and nature! 

Nature scavenger hunt! 

He made a wind sock ! 

Excited to see his wind sock in action! 

It's as tall as he is! 

Excited to see her seed sprout!

She has a Green thumb! 

Preschool Pollution activity! 

Looking for ants! 

 

Easter Bunny Visit

 We wished March good bye with an awesome visit from the Easter Bunny with special treats and lots of hugs and high fives.  The Easter Bunny had treats for each child after they either sat with him or gave him a smile or wave.   The smiles, laughter, and conversation are what make each gathering special and it's why AOFC is for families.  Spring is in the air and we can't wait to see what fun gatherings and activities it will hold! 

Easter Bunny! 

Cute Girl! 

Smile for treats! 

Easter Bunny Hugs! 

Showing the Easter Bunny her teeth!

Peek a Boo! 

Leprechan traps and March fun

 March at AOFC is all about the Leprechan at least what he will do, will we catch him, what kind of trouble will he get into and plenty more as well as making the best most efficient Leprechan trap to catch him in the act! The Educators get just as excited as the kids do as they create the most fun mess for the tricky Leprechan to leave in the classrooms from green toilet water, glitter on tables,  making a mess of toys and leaving behind gold coins for each child to find.  Everyone was reporting to each other what the Leprechan did in their class and how did they not catch him, how did he get so fast and what does he look like?! The Leprechans got away this time but not without some trickery and so much fun! March Madness at AOFC! 

A trap ready and waiting for the Leprechan! 

Feeling Lucky! 

A Leprechan mess! 

Is in there?! 

Look what the Leprechan left behind! 

Checking to see if they caught that tricky Leprechan! 

The Leprechan left them a note written in shiny glitter! 

Bike Day

 Probably one of the most coveted days at AOFC for both new and old students is Bike Day, where bikes, trikes and scooters  are brought to school to ride during each classrooms outside time.  Lots of excited squeals and comments of "cool helmet", "awesome bike" are heard as well both on and off each bike or scooter.  All levels of riders were having the best time riding the special bike route in front of the school showing off their skills to teachers and friends.  A great time was had by all and we can't wait for the next one !!  Bike day is the best at AOFC! 

Thumbs up for Bike Day! 

Cool Helmet! 

Hydro Gliders are awesome! 

Ready to Ride! 

Love a pink tricyle!

Safety First! 

National Chocolate Cake Day

 We had our first ever National Chocolate Cake Day mingle and it was a sweet success with families enjoying a delicious slice of chocolate cake with some cold milk to wash it down!  Seeing everyone take few minutes enjoying time together along with a yummy slice of cake is the why we love special gatherings and what makes AOFC the place to be. Hooray for Chocolate Cake!! 

Cake Smile!!

Chocolate Cheese! 

Delicious! 

She ate her cake so neatly!

Loving the cake! 

 

Yummy in our Tummy! 

Preschool One classroom

 This week the Preschool 1 classroom has been hard at work trying to master several skills that involve hand eye coordination as well as problem solving at their learning tables each day.  Learning to use scissors is an area where many children struggle as it reqires dexterity to hold the paper to be cut and then the hand eye coordination to actually use the scissors correctly . One of the tables was scissor skill practice while the other one had play dough which helped them stregthen their hands as well as allowing them to use special scissors to cut the play dough.  Finally, using bean bags to help with coordination was a fun way to learn in between each table rotation.  We can't wait to see these newly aquired skills put to use both in the classroom and at home. 

Working on holding the scissors correctly! 

Doing a great job holding the paper and using the scissors! 

Doing her best! 

Using her hands to knead the play dough.

Working on making a square with her play dough!

We Love our Teachers

This week at AOFC we are showering our educators with lots of love as they are the backbone of our school and it would look very different here without all their creativity, love, patience, and personalities filling our classrooms.  From love notes to dinner and treats in between, we did our best to make sure that each one knew how much we love and appreciate them.   Everyday, our educators make sure that each child they encounter feels loved, heard, and appreciated  both in and outside of the classroom.  We are thankful for our Educators and all the amazing things they bring to our AOFC family! 

Love and treats! 

Sweet notes from her Toddlers! 

Notes from her Preschool class! 

Yummy! 

Pre K students wrote their own notes! 

Love notes! 

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