🎨 Art Day at AoMM: Inspired by Kandinsky & Picasso! 🖌️

Our AoMM  artists explored the wonderful world of famous artists Wassily Kandinsky and Pablo Picasso! 

Through colorful, hands-on activities, the children discovered that art can be creative, expressive, and fun. Inspired by Kandinsky, the children experimented with bright colors, circles, and patterns to create their own abstract masterpieces. They learned that art doesn't always have to look like something real—it can express feelings and imagination through shapes and color.

Next, we explored Picasso's unique style by creating playful portraits using bold shapes and creative designs. The children enjoyed mixing facial features, colors, and patterns to make one-of-a-kind works of art! 

We are so proud of our young artists and the artwork they created! 

Rootin For Dads

 At AoMM, we're tipping our hats and rootin for all the amazing dads, grandpas, stepdads, and father figures who cheer on, support, and love our little ones every day.

Thank you for being our children's biggest fans, strongest role models, and greatest encouragers. We're rootin' for dads today and every day!

Wishing all of our AoMM families a Happy Father's Day filled with laughter, love, and special memories. 

Summer Kickoff

 "We’re kicking off summer with sunshine, smiles, and plenty of play! Here's to a season filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable adventures." ☀️🌈😊

Summer Kickoff brought a day full of fun, laughter, and exciting activities for our staff and families here at AoMM. One of the highlights was the foam party, where everyone had a blast running, dancing, and playing in mountains of bubbly foam. 

Our bouncy house was another big highlight. Seeing who could bounce the highest and jumping off all the energy really brought extra fun to our summer kickoff event. 

Events like these help create lasting memories, encourage social interaction, and celebrate the joy of summertime together. We are so grateful for the opportunity to share these special moments with our AoMM families.

Thank you for helping us kick off summer in such a fun and memorable way. We can't wait to see what adventures this season will bring!

Saddle Up for a night to remember: Pre-K Prom was a rootin' tootin' good time!

Pre-K prom was an unforgettable evening filled with so much laughter, dancing and special memories shared between parents and their children. Everyone was best dressed in their western attire and ready for a fun night of celebration. The dance floor was full of energy as families and children twirled, laughed and created memories that will last a lifetime. 

It was a night to share with families the heartwarming scenery of seeing their children have fun with friends they have made through the year and talk about all the accomplishments their children have made. The Pre-K prom event reminds us of the importance of building those strong connections between home and school. Thank you for saddling up with us for a wonderful celebration. We can't wait for our next event with you all but until then keep dancing and having a rootin' tootin' good time! 

Mother's Day Social

 We celebrated Mother’s Day with a special “Paper Flower Shop” social! The children had so much fun decorating colorful paper flowers and creating handmade bouquets for their moms and special guests.

The room was filled with smiles, creativity, and sweet moments as the children proudly shared their beautiful creations. From bright petals to sparkly decorations, each bouquet was made with lots of love.

Thank you to all the families who joined us for this blooming celebration and helped make the day so special. Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

Little Hands, Big Impact: A Recycling Sort Activity

With curious little hands and lots of excitement, children sorted everyday items into two bins: trash or recycling. Some choices were easy, while others made them pause, giggle, and guess.

Along the way, they learned that not everything can be recycled—especially messy or mixed materials. It was a sweet, simple activity that turned learning into fun and helped grow tiny eco-heroes. 🌱

This Week in Toddlers: “The Three Bears” 🐻

 We’re having so much fun in our toddler classrooms this month as we explore Traditional Tales with our Frogstreet curriculum! These classic stories are perfect for little learners—they’re fun, familiar, and full of great learning moments.

This week, we’re reading “The Three Bears” (also known as Goldilocks and the Three Bears), and the children are loving it! From “too hot” to “too cold” to “just right,” this story is a great way for toddlers to start understanding simple concepts in a playful way.

Easter Festivities

 Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for one of our favorite traditions-our joyful Easter egg hunts and festive Easter parties! Each year, our school comes alive with bright colors, laughter, and the excitement of little ones searching high and low for hidden treasures.

Our Easter egg hunts are designed for every age group, ensuring that each child gets a chance to participate, explore, and succeed. From toddlers taking their first careful steps across the turf to our older preschoolers racing with excitement, every moment is filled with wonder. Colorful eggs are scattered across our play areas, each one holding sweet surprises or fun little goodies that bring big smiles to tiny faces.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Our Easter parties are just as memorable. Classrooms are transformed with cheerful decorations, and oh my, the snacks!! We also take this opportunity to focus on the values of sharing, kindness, and community. It’s a beautiful reminder that holidays are not just about treats—but about togetherness and joy. Which is why we are thrilled to be able to welcome families in to celebrate. 

Of course, none of this would be possible without the support of our amazing staff. Their enthusiasm and participation help make these events truly special year after year.

Easter celebrations are more than just a day of fun—they’re cherished memories in the making. We love seeing the excitement in our students’ eyes and hearing their laughter echo across each of our playgrounds. It’s moments like these that remind us how magical early childhood can be.

Bike and Scooter Day

 There’s nothing quite like the joy of wheels in motion, and here at AOMM, Bike and Scooter Day brought just that—laughter, excitement, and meaningful learning.

From the moment the children arrived, helmets were on and wheels were ready to roll. Some children zoomed along confidently, while others practiced balancing and steering with encouragement from teachers and friends. It was a great way to build confidence, coordination, and independence.

The day also gave us a chance to focus on bike safety. Before riding, we talked about why helmets are important and practiced simple rules like watching where we’re going, keeping a safe distance, and stopping when asked. These small lessons help children begin to understand how to stay safe while having fun.

Bike and Scooter Day was full of smiles, fresh air, and active play. We’re so proud of our little learners for trying new things and cheering each other on!

Lucky Because We Are ALWAYS Learning!

 This week we had a very special visit from our friends at Charter Senior Living! Their monthly visits are always a highlight for our students, and this time they brought a little extra St. Patrick’s Day magic with them.

Our visitors gathered with the children for story time and shared the fun and imaginative book How to Catch a Leprechaun. The children listened closely as they followed along with the silly traps and clever ideas in the story. There were lots of giggles as everyone imagined what it would be like if a sneaky leprechaun visited our classroom!

Inspired by the story, the children put their creativity to work by building their very own leprechaun traps for this month’s Family Buzz activity. Using a variety of craft materials, they designed traps they hoped would be clever enough to catch a leprechaun. From sparkly decorations to tricky entrances, each trap was completely unique! Families were invited to help their child create a leprechaun trap at home and bring it in for judging. The most creative trap will win our March basket, making the challenge even more exciting for everyone involved.

Activities like this help encourage creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Even more special was sharing the experience with our friends from Charter Senior Living. These intergenerational moments bring so much joy to our classroom and help create meaningful connections for both the children and our visitors.

We are so thankful for our wonderful friends at Charter Senior Living and look forward to their visits each month. Who knows—maybe one of our traps will catch a leprechaun before St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀