10 Things You Didn't Know About Mrs. Smith

It's time for our monthly blog post... 10 Things You Didn't Know!  Here are 10 Things You Didn't Know about our Executive Director, Mrs. Debra Smith.  Enjoy :)

1.  I love to fish.

2.  I spend weekends on a boat.

3.  I bet on football games.

4.  I love tropical weather.

5.  I do not eat peas.

6.  I don't like to cook.

7.  I own a car lot.

8.  I am left handed.

9.  I love to shop.

10.  I like children's movies.

Enjoy the last weekend of October, Children's Academy families.  We'll see you on Halloween!

Snyder Farm

Salutations, everyone!  Many apologies for this belated post.  I was under the weather last weekend and was unable to update the blog.
Below you will find images from our school field trip to Snyder Farm on Friday, October 21st.  The weather was initially uncooperative, but it turned out to be a fantastic day!  The children are still raving about the slide and many of us continue to find corn kernels in mysterious places from the ever popular corn box.

Aside from field trip fun, students spent the week busy in their classrooms with a variety of materials from diverse areas.  Take a sneak peak into their daily worlds...

A special violin performance from a Children's Academy alumni was a special treat for Big Room students.

A very happy belated 3rd birthday to Eric from the Little Room

A product of leaf coloration resulted in the discovery of the underlying pigmentation of Oak, Maple and Ginkgo leaves in the Transitional Room.  

Enjoy the weekend everyone!  

Fire Fighter Friday

Salutations, everyone!  As you all know, The Children's Academy of Springfield was paid a very special visit from the Springfield Fire Department this afternoon.  We had the pleasure of meeting the fire fighters and learning very important fire safety tips.  The children were told to call 9-1-1 in case of an emergency, change fire detector batteries at least twice a year, and to always run toward (not away from) fire fighters during a fire.  Students and staff greatly enjoyed and appreciated the visit, especially climbing inside the truck and hearing its siren!

The fire truck visit was great fun, but it wasn't all play and no work this week at The Academy.  Take a look below at students hard at work in their classrooms. 

Sensorial Activities

These children are working with Sensorial activity extensions.  

In true Montessori fashion, a younger student works with an older student, utilizing the Montessori Broad Stair.  

A Transitional Room student comparing lengths with the Red Rods.  

Art 

Seasonally themed tissue paper bats are a popular activity in the Big Room.

Language

Leaf matching encourages leaf name and letter recognition.  

Metal insets assist children with fine motor skills, grip and shape recognition.


Practical Life

This student is practicing sock matching & rolling while sharpening fine motor skills (perfect for helping with laundry!).  

We look forward to a full week coming up at The Children's Academy.  With Picture Day on Monday and our school field trip at Snyder Farm on Friday, there are more memorable experiences on the horizon.  Until then, enjoy the weekend, Children's Academy family!  

Fall Fever

Fall is showing its colors over at The Children's Academy. The school grounds and classrooms are festively adorned with Autumn inspired decor.  With all of the seasonal spirit, our school trip to Snyder Farm on October 21st is sure to be a success.

It hasn't been all play and no work!  Academy students were engaged every day in their classrooms with a variety of activities.  

Sound containers are enjoyed by students of every classroom.  

Pom Pom Pushing can be found in the Sensorial section of the Little Room.  

A Big Room student works with the Bead Stair from the Math shelf. 

Coloring sheets incorporating the school's sound of the week are a popular choice among students.  

A Transitional Room student works with the movable alphabet from the Language area.  

Additionally this week, Children's Academy students enjoyed a sampling of pears and apples, fresh from a New York State farm.  This provided a wonderful opportunity for a Practical Life activity, filled with apple coring and peeling.  

 Lastly, we wish Thomas & Henry very best wishes on their birthdays!

Enjoy the three day weekend, Children's Academy Families!