Hot Chocolate Bar

 Hot Coco Season

Although the weather has not been as cold as we expected it to be around the holidays, that doesn’t mean we can’t have all the things we’d have if it was.

 

Annually we have a Hot Chocolate Bar or Grab ‘n Go available for our parents and little friends right as we enter into the new year. These annual traditions give us hope for a great year as well as bring in some good cozy, sweater weather. 

Grab ‘n Gos are fan favorites at AOPP. Can’t wait to see our families enjoy a cup of Hot Coco and tag us on our Instagram.

Christmas is Coming!

Christmas Fun

Last week we had a blast with all our Christmas Activities. We saved the best day for last, though, our Christmas Parties and 2^nd Annual Book Exchange.

 

During our parties, we had a special guest come and visit our friend, Mr. Grinch! Some friends were super excited to see him while others watched from a distance. It was a blast.

 

Every year we ask the parents to bring in wrapped books from their little ones so that another friend could have a new book at home. Once they finished their parties, they all came out and chose books from under the tree. When everyone chose one, the class opened them up together. They were more than excited to unwrap a gift before Christmas and happy to have a new book to add to their collections at home. This is one of our favorite traditions.

 

Be safe this holiday and enjoy!

National Gingerbread House Day

 Building Homes

This past Sunday was National Gingerbread House Day. Here at AOPP, we celebrated Friday by having our classes build Gingerbread Houses.

 

Our older friends seem to have the most fun with this construction fun. They took turns adding pieces to the houses and were so proud of their ending result. And they were super excited about taking it apart to have a sweet treat. This tradition can never be changed.

Santa Claus

Santa Claus is Coming to AOPP

Today we had our annual visit from Santa Claus. Some of our older friends were super excited to see Santa, as well as to tell him what they’d like for Christmas. When it comes to some of our younger friends, they were not so pleased with Santa coming to visit.

 

The pictures were phenomenal and had lots of character. These are the traditions that never seem to get old.

 

Simons Says Do What Santa Says!

 Santa Says

 

Today is December 1^st and the best way to bring in Christmas is with a game of Santa Says.

 

Every year, we play this game with most of our kids from Toddlers to Pre-K friends. They all love it and don’t realize how much they are learning at the same time.

 

This time of yea is always the most fun and festive. All month long, we will be celebrating and bringing in the Christmas spirit. Make sure to check back with us weekly for our Christmas blog fun!

Holiday Season

Thanksgiving’s Coming Up 

Yesterday at AOPP, we had a special guest come to visit our friends. This was the first time we’ve had a guest in November due to so many holiday schedules but since we’ve been limiting the number of guests, we’ve had entered our school all year we’ve been buying costumes for someone to come every month.

 

Since Thanksgiving is underway, we felt the need to have a turkey come and visit our friends. The turkey was a big hit for our older friends. They were so pleased to see new friends and be able to give “high wings” and lots of hugs.

 

For some of my little friends, it was a not-so-good experience as they are still trying to figure out the concept of costumed visitors. But it was still so much fun. Can’t wait for Turkey Day!

Featured Teacher- November

 Elena Romero

Every month we have announced a Featured Teacher/Teacher of the Month. This honor and award do not come lightly or easily. Every Featured Teacher is nominated by his/her peers and parents of our school, and awarded a cash prize, a gift, a special parking spot, and bragging rights! 

Last night we announced our New Featured Teacher, and it is our AMAZING Infant One Teacher, Ms. Elena! Ms. Elena joined us a while back as the assistant in Infant One and immediately showed leadership, creativity, and just a LOVE for working with kids! In no time she was the lead in Infant One & Infant Three for a minute! She is an All-Star! Her parents have been so pleased with how much their kiddos love her and she pushed those babies to be their very best! She is upholding our motto of creating childhood! We're so happy to have Ms. Elena a part of our AOPP family! She is so deserving of this title! 

Happy Halloween

Trunk or Treat

Last Thursday we had our first Trunk or Treat in a while. This was the absolute best event we’ve had this year thus far.

 

Trunk or Treat was one of our Buzz Activities for the parents and they did such a great job. We had so many parents who wanted to participate, but due to Covid, we social distanced and only allowed for 13 to participate. Our parents went over and beyond with decorations because 1 week’s free tuition was on the line, and everyone wanted it.

 

Our teachers had to vote for their favorite trunk and the trunk that got the most votes were the Jones Family. They were so pumped to win, and the teachers absolutely loved their creativity, the free snack they gave them, and the candy-free option for the kids.

 

All the kids had a blast and so did our educators. This will definitely be an annual event.