The Academy of Maryland Farms Online Newsletter

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Pre-K Graduation

As the summer is ending we have a few amazing kids leaving us. They gearing up to enter the world of kindergarten. This was the perfect time to have a celebration for all their hard work throughout the year. We invited their families to come and witness our Pre-K class receive their certificate of completion at The Academy. We are so proud of all their hard work and all the help Ms. Demesha has been to them throughout the year.

Best of Parenting

It is nomination time again. Don't forget to nominate The Academy for Best of Parenting 12 years in a row!!
Visit www.nashvilleparent.com/bop19 to cast your vote.

Friday, June 28, 2019

Project Sensory

Why is sensory play important in early education?

Sensory builds nerve connections in the brain’s pathways, which leads to the child’s ability to complete more complex learning tasks
Supports language development, congnitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, problem solving skills and social interactions
Sensory play aids in developing and enhancing memory.
Great for calming anxious or frustrated children.
Helps children learn sensory attributes such as, hot and cold, sticky and dry.

Bug Sensory bin

Homemade sensory board for our infant

Water beads!

Homemade sensory board for infants

Water beads!

Infant sensory board

Water beads!

Infant sensory board

Experimenting with slime

Experimenting with slime

Experimenting with slime

Experimenting with slime

Experimenting with slime

Whip Cream sensory with toddlers

Bubbles!

Spaghetti explorations!

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Project Science

Why is Science important in Early Education?

Science builds our knowledge and understanding of the world, and allows us to create new technology and innovation.
Science provides the answers to many of the questions that young children ask, such as “Why is the sky blue?”
Science complements a child’s natural curiosity.
Science develops life skills and encourages critical thinking.
Helps form independent opinions and develop decision making skills.

Toddler One making a volcano

Mr. Bond visits

Butterfly fingerplay

Rain cloud experiment

Butterfly fingerplay

Rain cloud experiment

Checking out bugs!

Rain cloud experiment

Shaving cream color mixing

Shving cream color mixing

Experimenting with different gears

Shaving cream color mixing

Creating bouncy balls

Sink or float experiment

Creating bouncy balls

Sink or float experiment

Sink or float experiment

Mr. Bond visits

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FROGSTREET INFANT PROGRAM

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.

OUR PREK PROGRAM...Celebrating the joy of learning!

Frog Street Pre-K is a comprehensive, research-based program that integrates instruction across developmental domains and early learning disciplines. The program is engaging for both teachers and children and is easy to implement! The cornerstones of the program are: An extensive integration of theme, disciplines, and domains Social and Emotional development includes Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline ® Differentiated instruction Equity of English and Spanish materials and instruction Joyful approach to learning

KINDERGARTEN BOOT CAMP: AN ACADEMY EXCLUSIVE

The Academy is recognized by the community for our kindergarten specific programs including our one-of-a-kind Kindergarten Boot Camp. Our Pre-K program includes hands-on explorations that create new learning connections in language, math, science, social, emotional and physical development. Children investigate “Big Ideas” and are actively involved in seeking answers to their own questions. Intentional daily plans cover a specific range of guidelines that prepare our children to meet and exceed kindergarten readiness standards for both public and private schools. Kindergarten Boot Camp, offered exclusively by Never Grow Up, is a dedicated summer program that teaches important, yet often overlooked, skills needed to navigate kindergarten with confidence. Skills such as remembering a lunch number, carrying a lunch tray or returning a library book are examples of how we “train” our Academy kids to “be all they can be”!

OUR PARENT COMPANY

"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.

GOLD SNEAKER FACILITY

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.