Final Fitness Fanatics Friday: Parachute Play!

 Fitness and fun came together this Friday at AOMM during our exciting Fitness Fanatics enrichment session! Preschool and Pre-K students had the opportunity to visit the enrichment room for a high-energy morning focused on movement, teamwork, and exercise.

One of the highlights of the day was parachute play. Using a colorful parachute, students worked together to lift, lower, shake, and move as a team. These activities encouraged cooperation, communication, and listening skills—all while getting their bodies moving and their hearts pumping.

Parachute play is more than just fun; it helps build gross motor skills, strengthens muscles, and supports social-emotional development. Students practiced taking turns, following directions, and working together toward a common goal. Smiles, laughter, and excitement filled the room as the children bounced balls, ran underneath the parachute, and celebrated their teamwork.

Fitness Fanatics Friday is a wonderful way to reinforce healthy habits at an early age while making exercise enjoyable and engaging. We loved seeing our Preschool and Pre-K students stay active, support one another, and have fun doing it!

Fitness Fanatics Friday: Cosmic Yoga

 We are continuing our Fitness Fanatics theme for the month of January, and our students have been jumping right into the fun—stretching, moving, and learning how to care for their growing bodies and minds.

This week, our preschoolers blasted off to the stars with Cosmic Yoga in the enrichment room! 🚀✨ Through imaginative poses, gentle stretches, and mindful breathing, the children explored movement in a playful and engaging way. Cosmic Yoga encourages students to strengthen their bodies, improve balance and coordination, and practice flexibility—all while having fun pretending to travel through space.

Just as important, yoga helps our little learners center their minds. Taking time to pause, breathe, and focus supports emotional regulation, confidence, and self-awareness. These moments of calm are a wonderful complement to our busy, energetic days and help children learn how to reset when they need it.

We love watching our students embrace healthy habits early on, and Cosmic Yoga has been a fantastic way to blend fitness, creativity, and mindfulness. Stay tuned as we continue our Fitness Fanatics theme throughout January with more exciting ways to keep our bodies moving and our minds strong!

A "Snowy" Fitness Fanatics Surprise ft A Very Special Guest!

 This week’s Fitness Fanatic activity brought a flurry of fun to our preschool as a very special guest stopped by. Olaf came to visit and helped us turn an ordinary day into a magical one with an indoor snowball fight! The children stayed active as they tossed, dodged, laughed, and moved their bodies, all while staying warm inside.

Thank goodness for Ms. Michele! She made sure that every child felt comfortable and included, especially those who don’t enjoy character costumes. With her support and encouragement, everyone was able to participate in a way that felt just right for them and still have a great time.

It was wonderful to see smiles, teamwork, and lots of movement as we continued building healthy habits through play. What a "snowy" success, and we can’t wait for the next adventure! ❄️⛄️

Fitness Fanatics Friday: Frozen Fun on the Ice! ❄️⛸️

 This Friday, our preschoolers brought the magic of winter indoors for Fitness Fanatics Friday! In the enrichment room, we turned paper plates into ice skates and glided across the floor to the Frozen soundtrack. Before hitting the “ice,” everyone pretended to bundle up with cozy hats, scarves, and mittens—ready for a chilly adventure!

Once the music started, the room filled with smiles as our little skaters showed off their best figure skating moves—twirls, spins, and big finishing poses included. Paper plate ice skating was a fun way to build balance, coordination, and confidence, all while dancing and laughing together. What a joyful, energetic way to stay active and celebrate movement!

Happy "Noon" Years Eve!

 New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to wait until midnight—at AOMM, we love celebrating early with our very own Noon Year’s Eve! This special day was filled with joy, laughter, and meaningful moments that helped our children welcome the New Year in a fun and age-appropriate way.

Our Enrichment Room buzzed with excitement as the children enjoyed festive activities such as a dance party, giggles and even a sparkling juice "Cheers". Celebrating at noon allowed everyone to be part of the fun while still keeping routines just right for little learners.

We also took time to celebrate the heart of our school—our amazing teachers. Their dedication, patience, and care make each day special!

To end our celebration on a sweet note, we wrapped up the day with “New Year’s Wishes and Midnight Kisses.” Each child shared a hopeful wish for the year ahead and received a Hershey’s Kiss grab-and-go treat to take home—a simple reminder that even small moments can be meaningful.

Noon Year’s Eve was a wonderful way to reflect, celebrate, and look forward to a bright New Year together. We’re so excited to see what the coming year brings for our preschool community!

✨ Happy New Year from all of us! ✨

Afternoon with Santa! 🎅🎄

What a joyful afternoon we shared at AOMM during our Afternoon with Santa celebration! Our school was filled with laughter, creativity, and holiday cheer as children and families came together to celebrate the season.

The afternoon was full of festive fun. Little hands stayed busy decorating cookies with colorful icing and sprinkles, creating holiday crafts, and enjoying special moments with friends and family. One of the most exciting parts of the day was that every child had a chance to visit with Santa, share a smile, and enjoy a memorable moment together.

More than anything, this event was about connection. Seeing our families gathered, laughing, and making memories reminded us how special our AOMM community truly is. We are so thankful to spend this holiday season cultivating meaningful memories and strengthening the sense of community that makes our school feel like home.

Thank you to our wonderful families for celebrating with us and helping make this afternoon so magical. We wish everyone a season filled with warmth, joy, and togetherness! ✨🎅🎁

 

🎄 McKay the Christmas Elf Is Back at AOMM! 🎄

 It’s the most magical time of the year — and we’re thrilled to announce that McKay the Christmas Elf has officially returned to AOMM! ✨

Each December, McKay brings an extra sprinkle of joy, wonder, and holiday cheer to our center. He loves watching our students play, learn, and show kindness to one another. But most of all… he loves to move around!

To keep the magic alive, McKay will be moving and getting creative with his shenanigans every single night. That means each morning is a brand-new adventure!

👉 Parents, please remind your children to look for McKay before they head into their classrooms. You never know where he might be or what he may be doing! He could be chilling on a shelf, making new socks, bringing a little extra joy, peeking from behind a book, or tucked somewhere silly!

We hope your little ones enjoy starting each day with a bit of Christmas magic.
Happy searching and keep your eyes peeled! 👀✨

Tom the Turkey Visit

 

Tom the Turkey’s Dance Party at AOMM!

Our center was shaking its tail feathers this week thanks to a very special visitor—Tom the Turkey, who surprised us with a full-on Turkey Dance Party!

The Grand Entrance

Tom strutted into the Enrichment Room like a superstar, his colorful feathers bouncing with every step. The children gasped, giggled, and cheered as Tom gave a big, booming gobble—his way of saying, “Let’s get this party started!”

Music filled the room, and soon the children were showing Tom their best moves. Tom bobbed his head, fluffed his feathers, and circled around the room as the kids followed along, turning the classroom into a swirl of laughter, jumping feet, and wiggling wings.

Learning Through Movement

Even during the dance party, the children made discoveries:

• How turkeys puff up their feathers

• How they strut and wobble when they walk

• What their gobbles sound like up close

The kids practiced listening skills during freeze moments and showed amazing creativity coming up with their own turkey-inspired dance moves. 

Thanksgiving Lunch

 Today our preschool was filled with warm smiles, full hearts, and the sweet sounds of laughter as we celebrated our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon! The children enjoyed sharing a special meal with their classmates, learning about gratitude, community, and the joy of giving thanks.

At this time of year, we are reminded of the many blessings that surround us every day—especially the wonderful families who make our community so special. From our table to yours, we are thankful for all of our families. Your support, involvement, and partnership mean the world to us, and we cherish the chance to watch your children grow, learn, and shine.

🥧 A Special Treat: Pie Grab-and-Go!

To show our appreciation even more, we are hosted a Pie Grab-and-Go! Families were invited to stop by and pick up a slice of pie to take home and enjoy. It’s our small way of saying thank you for being such an important part of our preschool family.

Wishing you all a warm, joyful, and delicious Thanksgiving season! 🍂🧡

World Kindness Day and Charter Senior Visit

 At AOMM, we believe kindness is something children learn best by doing. This week, our preschoolers took part in a heartwarming project that blended creativity, gratitude, and community connection—all in celebration of World Kindness Day.

We welcomed our friends from the Charter Senior Center for a cozy morning of shared stories. They read some of our favorite Thanksgiving books, filling our enrichment room with laughter, warmth, and so much gratitude. The children listened with wide eyes and open hearts, soaking in every moment of the special visit.

Before our guests headed out, the children surprised them with our beautiful Fingerprint Kindness Tree—a handmade gift to show just how much we appreciated their time and kindness.