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We are so excited to announce our first annual Rockstar Educator of the Year Award!! 

Someone who is determined, intentional, patient, caring enthusiastic and passionate will be given this prestigious award. We are encouraging all parents, students and educators to be a part of this event. 

Please stop by our Enrichment room to cast your vote. The last day to vote is January 31st, 2025!

 

 

5 Organization Tricks Interior Designers Use After the Holidays

1. Declutter and Donate Unused Holiday Items

2. Utilize Clear, Labeled Bins for Easy Identification

3. Organize Wrapping Supplies with Vertical Storage Solutions

4. Optimize Closet Space with Vacuum-Sealed Bags

5. Create a Digital Inventory of Holiday Decor for Easy Tracking

Christmas Recipes Around The World

Have you ever wondered how Christmas is celebrated around the world? Click the link and take a look at these delicious recipes families make for their special Holiday!

https://www.mccormick.com/articles/mccormick/christmas-recipes-and-traditions?

Chilly Weather Crafts

With the colder days approaching, some indoor crafts to keep your children busy is a must!! Here are some very easy and child friendly ideas...

 

Thankful

During this time of year, we all seem to get caught up in the Holidays. Making plans, going on trips and thinking of memories can sometimes get in the way of being Thankful for what we have. Take some time to sit with your family and friends to reflect on the things you are Thankful for.

 

 Happy November!! Here are the 26 of the most interesting facts about this month...

1.  November is the 11th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

2. The name November comes from the Latin word novem, which means nine.

3. In the US, November is National Novel Writing Month, often shortened to NaNoWriMo.

4. November has two birthstones, Topaz and Citrine.

5. The flower of November is the chrysanthemum, symbolizing optimism and joy.

6. In the US, Thanksgiving is observed on the fourth Thursday of November.

7. Scorpio and Sagittarius are the astrological signs for November.

8. The largest diamond ever, the Cullinan Diamond, was discovered in South Africa on November 26th, 1905.

9. Armistice Day, which marks the end of World War I, is commemorated on November 11th.

10. November hosts Black Friday, one of the year’s biggest shopping days.

11. November 19th is celebrated as International Men’s Day.

12. World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14th.

13. November 20th is celebrated as Universal Children’s Day.

14. November is the birth month of several Hollywood heavyweights.

15. Microsoft released the popular gaming console Xbox 360 on November 22nd, 2005.

16. The first Harry Potter movie premiered on November 14, 2001.

17. November 13th is World Kindness Day.

18. The United Nations International Day for Eliminating Violence Against Women is on November 25th.

19. Australia celebrates Melbourne Cup Day, a famous horse race, on the first Tuesday of November.

20. William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, Twelfth Night, was first performed on November 2nd, 1601.

21. November 26th is celebrated as National Cake Day in the U.S.

22. November 14th is celebrated as Operating Room Nurse Day in the U.S.

23. November 28th is known as French Toast Day in the U.S.

24. Albert Einstein presented his quantum theory of light on November 14th, 1908.

25. The first human-made object, Luna 2, landed on the moon in November 1959.

 Halloween is just around the corner! We would love share some Safety Tips while Trick or Treating with your friends and family

This BINGO card is a great way to keep the Spooky season fun while learning about the importance of keeping yourself and others safe :)

 

 We want to welcome you to our Fall Fest at The Academy of Maryland Farms

Fun and Games, Bounce Houses, Trunk or Treat, Chili Cook of and Bake Off... take a look at the flyer below:

 The First Day of Fall was on Sunday, September 22nd!!! We are so happy about the fun things that are planned in and around the community. Take a look...

The Nashville Fall Festival has something for EVERYONE!! Children 6 and under are free! Check out the link. nashvillefallfestival.com

There is an awesome Hispanic Heritage Festival at The Nashville Zoo on September 28th. www.nashvillezoo.org

You can never go wrong with the Cheekwood Harvest from September 14th-October 27th cheekwood.org

 We all know that children love to play!! Are we all aware how much a child can learn through something that comes so easy to them? There has been a lot of research done on learning through play in Early Childhood Education. Some of the most recent research is available in the link below.

www.naeyc.org