Academy of Maryland Farms: September Happenings

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

September Happenings

The month of September started off with a BANG! Our fall in service training was just what the teachers needed to get them jumpstarted back into curriculum. Our partnership with Frogstreet to celebrate togetherness was awesome!!!

Our newcomer Toddler and Preschool teachers were ready to soak up the info given to them.

Taking a break with a little lunch. We didn't let a little rain get us down!

Our teachers were great at pulling our children back into full on learning mode. We each took a Mystery Bag home. The Mystery Bag was filled with one of their special items from home and then returned to school. The children then gave their friends 3 clues to help them figure out what their mystery item was. It was tons of fun!

Grab a Mystery Bag to go!

WOW!!!! I forgot I put that car in there!

GOOOOOOOOOOO PREDS!!

Is it my turn?

We were extremely excited about the fabulous turnout we had during our Grandparents Social on Friday, September 8, 2017! There were snacks, a take home poem and handprint keepsakes as well as tons of play on our playgrounds. Thanks again to our wonderful families for getting the word out to their loved ones and making it a success.

Reading a story

Making our handprint keepsakes

Even our infant grandparents came out to socialize.

We would like to take the time to thank all of our Families for adding such lovely leaves to our school family tree! It really is a pleasure to service you and your children. Fall is definitely for your family!

Leaves of a different color.

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.