Nutritionist Visits for Fitness Fanatics!

Ms. Jess came to teach us all about healthy foods!  Ms. Jess is a chef that uses only fruits and veggies. She brought a back pack full of healthy foods and tested the kid's knowledge. We were so impressed when many answered correctly. We saw sweet potatoes, zucchini, avacados, bananas and more!  Check out recipes and healthy tips from Ms. Jess at http://mypoortiredliver.blogspot.com/?m=1

Animal Hospital

Preschool One had to much fun pretending to be veterinarians and taking care of all their animals. I think we have a few doctors in the future!!

 

 

Listening to our heart beat

Fitness is very important at AoCS. We are always encouraging heathy eating and excercise.The kids listened to their hearts wihile sitting down and everyone got their hearts beating  by running around. When they finished running laps they got to sit down and listen to their heart beats. The teachers talked about difference between their heartbeats before and after their run.

Taekwondo at AoCS

We had so much fun learning rules and different moves in Taekwondo. The kids learned that you call the teacher master and to only use Taekwondo on strangers and to protect yourself. 

     

   

 

Trey is  learning to strick the paddle. 

  

Austin had fun trying to kick the paddle.

Cade loved showing off his moves!!

Lil Sluggers Visits AoCS!

Academy kids enjoyed a baseball demo today for Fitness Fanatics!  Thank you to Lil Sluggers for the fun morning working on our gross motor skills!  Contact Lil Sluggers by calling them at 615-891-7028 or visiting their website at www.lilsluggernashville.com. 

Pre-Scholar Enrichments Launch at AoCS!

This week we launched our brand new enrichment program, Pre-Scholar Enrichments. Pre-Scholar Enrichments visits us every afternoon Monday-Thursday for a specialized class in four different areas of focus: movement, cultures, arts, and sciences/technology. Here are a few shots of our brand new movement class!  All enrichment classes are included in Academy tuition!  

Gabe tells us which animal he wants to pretend to be. 

Pretending to be animals!

We love to stretch!  

Learning about healthy habits. 

Pretending to go down a slide. 

Evelyn pretends to be a seal and gets a ball on her nose. 

Fresh and Healthy Salads To-Go

As a part of our 2014 Fitness Fanatics program we were happy to provide all Academy parents with a fresh and healthy to-go salad for lunch!  Parents were able to grab a salad at drop-off time today full of fresh veggies. We love our parents and love going above and beyond to provide them with a preschool experience they'll never forget. Here's to a healthy day!

Shucking and Painting with Corn

Preschool One enjoyed a fun sensory project this week.  First they shucked corn then painted with the husks.  They enjoyed seeing the patterns the husks made with the paint.  This activity helps develop cognitive skills, increase vocabulary, and explore sensory and art concepts. 

Aven painting with her husks.

Gabe using his muscles to shuck the corn.

Getting messy is part of the process!  And it's fun!

Avery concentrates on her painting while Peyton watches.

Yoga Day!

We got in the floor for some yoga time this week for our Fitness Fanatics program!  Ths kids loved doing stretches and working on our muscles.  Namaste!

Pre-K One stretching and balancing on one leg.

Rhylee loves doing yoga!

Patricia and her friends pretend to bend and stretch like cats.

Aven did a great job touching his toes.

Stella getting ready to do downward dog.

Senerity is doing the happy baby pose!!

Soccer Shots Visits AoCS

Thank you to Soccer Shots for visiting us today during our Fitness Fanatics program.  We practiced only using our feet and scoring goals.  We loved exercising while having fun!  

Goal!

Addison practices a big kick. 

Preschool One is ready to get started!

Practicng our balance and sitting our soccer ball.

Thanks Soccer Shots!