The Academy of Cool SpringsOnline Newsletter

May 8, 2015

Shape Scavenger Hunt!

Pre-K Two went hunting...for shapes! We headed outside searching for shapes and we found them, lots of them. Shapes are everywhere! Check out all the shapes we found.

Triangle top

Rectangle wood

Circle top

Circle table

Circle tunnel

Circle wheel

Diamond fence

Circle on the slide

Triangle handles

Rectangle openings

Gearing Up for Mother's Day

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the time and care that went into making gifts for all our wonderful moms in Preschool One. We look forward to seeing everyone at our Mother's Day Tea today at 3pm.

This month is all about shapes! We've worn shapes on our clothes and even went on a scavenger hunt for shapes. Shapes are EVERYWHERE! Our focus this week has been on circles. Check out Preschool Two learning ALL about circles!

Frisbees are circles.

Beads are circles.

Hula hoops are circles!

Bracelets are circles.

Working on fine motor skills...

And gross motor skills!

May 6, 2015

Happy Cinco De Mayo

Our Infant babies hope you had a diversion (fun in Spanish) Cinco de Mayo.

Pinata Time!

Pre-K Two had some fun on Cinco de Mayo with a pinata on the playground! They were whack, whack, whacking away using some great gross motor skills and having a good time while at it!

May 5, 2015

N if for Noodle Art!

May 4, 2015

May the Fourth be With You!

Happy Star Wars Day!

Frog Street Infant

Designed around the latest scientific early brain development research, Frog Street Infant curriculum is designed to build strong foundations for little ones ages 0-18 months. This child-centered program includes easy-to-use activities that:

equip caregivers to nurture the little ones in their care.
optimize key windows of opportunity for growth and development.
are designed with intention and purpose and organized around developmental learning domains.
feature Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline® strategies to enhance social and emotional development.

"We're Creating Childhood"

The Academy Child Development Centers and Preschools are privately owned and operated by our parent company, Never Grow Up, Inc. Based out of Louisville, KY, family owned Never Grow Up, Inc. operated nearly 30 child development centers in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana. Never Grow Up, Inc. is committed to providing private child care for parents who want only the best for their children. We understand that "we're creating childhood" every day for the children in our care, and we hold that privilege with the highest regard.

Getting a Jump on Childhood Obesity

Healthy habits are instilled at a young age, with most habits being formed during adolescence. We feel it important to instill good habits at an early age, addressing behavioral factors that contribute to overweight and obesity from the beginning.

The Gold Sneaker initiative was developed to enhance policy related to physical activity and nutrition within licensed child care facilities across Tennessee. Policies we've adopted include minimum requirements on physical activity, sedentary activities, breastfeeding, meal time, behaviors, portion sizes, and a tobacco-free facility.

Together, we can create healthy habits for life.