Education is a big job, and more and more preschools are cranking up their lesson plans to ensure that their kids are ready to start a lifetime of learning. And while it is important to foster a positive attitude toward learning, how much is too much? We have noticed a rise in articles that point to increased pressure for preschool students to get ahead of the learning curve. From the scholarly sources, like New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development to industry sources Read More »
Best Daycare Valentine’s Day Party
Posted On: 02.14.2017 |
It’s Valentines Day and we are happy to share a video from the best daycare Valentine’s Day Party, ever! Last Thursday we transformed our school into the coolest little dance club for the under 5 set. It was our first ever Valentine’s Day Dance and it was a rousing success, if we do say so ourselves. Best Daycare Valentine’s Day Party We didn’t just dance at this party. We also had face painting and a photo booth. We snacked on cookies and Read More »
ALC’s Valentines Day Dance Party
Posted On: 02.1.2017 |
We LOVE our ALC Families February is here and you know what that means… Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! We want to celebrate all of our little loves with a super fun dance party. Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 9th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM as we dance the evening away! In addition to dancing, we will have: Games Valentine’s Day Themed Pictures Cookies and Ice Cream Please have your kiddos wear their favorite party clothes and be Read More »
Martin Luther King Jr Biography For Kids
Posted On: 01.16.2017 |
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We honor the life of this civil rights pioneer and we look to his legacy as an inspiration for promoting equality, understanding and respect. The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is rich with history of some of America’s most challenging times, which Read More »
ALC Chili Dinner To Benefit Ronald McDonald House
Posted On: 01.11.2017 |
Week nights can be so busy. Rushing home from work, picking up the kids and then trying to make dinner?! It can be super stressful. On Thursday, January 26th, let Adventure Learning Center take some of the stress out of your evening for our first ever ALC Chili Dinner-To-Go. Adventure Learning Center Chili Dinner-To-Go The dinner will include chili, cornbread and a dessert. Kids dinners will include a corn dog and a dessert. Each dinner is priced at five dollars, or $15 Read More »
Adventure Learning Center’s Family Feast
Posted On: 11.11.2016 |
At ALC we have so much to be thankful for; our friends, our families and a fantastic 2016. Join us as we celebrate with all of our special kiddos on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at eleven am for one of our favorite events of the year; the ALC Family Feast. We will have a Thanksgiving themed lunch while the kiddos show off their school. So mark your calendars. We hope to celebrate all of the wonderful things that we are thankful for. Read More »
Halloween Costume Parade
Posted On: 10.26.2016 |
Come celebrate with us on Monday, October 31st for a spook-tacular costume parade around Adventure Learning Center! We are looking for parent and grandparent volunteers to join in the fun and pass out candy to our little ghosts and goblins, princesses and pirates. We ask that our volunteers arrive no later than 9:30 am. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes over their regular clothes, so they can play more easily after the parade is over. Each classroom will take a trip outside Read More »
October Parent’s Night Out
Posted On: 10.13.2016 |
Are you so in need of an adult’s night out that it’s scary? Well don’t you worry, Adventure Learning Center has you covered. Our October parent’s night out is right around the corner. Drop your kiddos off on Saturday, October 15th from 4pm to 9pm for a spooktacularly fun time. We will have games, crafts, dinner and a movie so you can go out for dinner and a movie with your boo! All children are welcome, so grab some friends and enjoy a Read More »
How to De-Stress During the Busy School Year
Posted On: 10.4.2016 |
If you are a busy parent like us you are probably reading this on your phone from the grocery aisle, or maybe during your five minutes of peace during naptime. With the fall season in full swing, football practice, recitals and more coming up, this season can get a little nutty. Remember during these chaotic times to take a little time for you and just breathe. You are the foundation for your family, and it’s important to work on yourself and make Read More »
Benefits of After School Care
Posted On: 09.15.2016 |
Parents manage a unique balancing act during the start of the school year. New arrival times, conferences, PTO meetings, and football practice completely change the family schedule. Busy work schedules combined with the new routine results in families struggling to take care of everyone’s needs. As a parent, may you have to work long hours, or may have other significant obligations and cannot always be with your child right after school. After school care provides a filler during the stressful afternoon hours. Read More »