Happy Thanksgiving

From the Academy of Cool Springs to all of our friends and family, we want to wish each and everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!  We hope it is full of fun, food, family, and friends, and we hope new memories are made and old ones are shared.

Thanksgiving Fun for Families

After the turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie have all been gobbled up, what’s a family to do? Instead of piling onto the couch for family nap time, gather everyone up for some fun after-dinner activities that will keep all ages entertained! It’s a great way to bond as a family and make the most out of your time together!  Check out these great ideas to make your Thanksgiving one to remember! 

1. Volunteer Together

Provide a meal for those in need at your local Salvation Army or through a local soup kitchen where families can team up to serve dinner and welcome the less fortunate in for a warm holiday meal among friends.

2. Family Football Game

Start a friendly football game for the whole family outdoors and get in some great outdoor gross motor. 

3. Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Assemble family members into pairs or teams and organize an exciting scavenger hunt either in the backyard or throughout the neighborhood. Offer a prize like small gift cards or special treats to inspire some friendly competition.

4. Set up the Christmas Tree

Turn on some festive music, delegate out the tree-decorating tasks, and watch your holiday come alive with the help of the whole family. Serve up some hot cocoa to really help get everyone in the spirit!

5. Family Game Night

From traditional board games to card games to made up games of your own, nothing gets family together better than a family game night!

Busy Little Bees

Toddler Two had so much fun learning all about bees this week. They talked about the parts of a bee, how the bees lives in a hive, and how they work hard to make honey that we can eat.  Here are the "little bees" working to make their own beehives using bubblewrap and yellow paint.

Working hard to make her own unique beehive.

He loved dabbing the paint all over. 

She had to make sure she got it in just the right spot. 

The beginning of a beehive. 

Almost done...

Where should I put the paint next?

Lily Came to Visit

Infant Two got to play with Lily, our Frogstreet Press Puppet today.  They sang songs with her, listened to her tell a story, and got to feel how soft she was.  They love when Lily comes out to play and teach them new things. 

I love Lily!

She is telling me my favorite story. 

They are in deep conversation. 

She is so soft! 

Best of Parenting:12 Years In a Row!

We are so proud to announce that we've been voted best preschool in Williamson County again making it TWELVE years in a row! We can't thank our families enough for this honor once again.  We will host a Best of Parenting reception on November 12th from 3-6pm.  Stop by the lobby for some yummy refreshments and party favors!