Best of Parenting 2023

Best of Parenting 2023

Jul 24, 2025

NOW HIRING

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and making a lasting impact in early childhood education? The Academy, a leading early childhood developmental center, is looking for dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of a mission-driven organization committed to helping children learn, grow, and thrive. 
If you’re ready to inspire the next generation, we’d love to hear from you!


 

Jul 17, 2025

Water Play

 Water play outside offers preschoolers a fun and engaging way to explore and learn through sensory experiences. Activities like splashing, pouring, and filling help develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early science and math concepts such as volume and cause-and-effect. Playing with water also encourages social interaction, as children share tools, take turns, and collaborate in imaginative games. Whether using buckets, spray bottles, or water tables, outdoor water play supports creativity, physical development, and problem-solving in a playful and refreshing environment.






Jul 10, 2025

Let's Build It

Building with cups and sticks is a fun and hands-on activity that helps Pre-K children explore creativity, balance, and teamwork. As they stack cups and connect them with sticks, kids develop fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and an early understanding of basic engineering concepts. It’s a playful way to encourage imagination while learning through trial and error.





 

Jun 26, 2025

Mini Archeologists

Our Dino Week has been a blast! Today, our young archaeologists had a great time exploring our excavation site sensory bins. They used their tools to dig up a different types of dinosaur bones and fossils.









Jun 11, 2025

Out of This World!

 This week at the Academy of Cool Springs, we've embarked on an exciting exploration of space with our "Out of This World" week! The children have been enthusiastically learning about planets, expressing their creativity by painting suns and moons using various materials, and even designing their very own alien spaceships.


We're looking forward to continuing our intergalactic journey with more stellar adventures 
throughout the rest of the week!











May 27, 2025

On the playground is where we spend most of our days...

We've been thoroughly enjoying the fresh air and warm sunshine lately! Our outdoor time has been fantastic for us to learn new things, play together, and burn off some energy throughout the day.















May 13, 2025

Bike Day


As summertime nears, our Pre-K classes have started their weekly Bike Days. This is a wonderful opportunity for the children to develop their gross motor skills and practice their balance.