Sandy Castles & Skillful Hands in Pre-K! 🏰

This week in Pre-K, our students took a hands-on approach to creativity and learning—building their very own sandcastles using pipettes, water, and real sand!

Each child was given a printed sandcastle outline and a pipette to carefully trace the lines. With every squeeze and drip of water, they followed the shapes with great focus and care. Once their lines were wet, they sprinkled sand on top, creating beautifully textured castle masterpieces!

But this wasn’t just an art project—it was a meaningful way to strengthen fine motor skills. Using pipettes helps develop the small muscles in the fingers and hands, which are essential for tasks like writing, zipping jackets, and using scissors. Tracing the lines also boosted hand-eye coordination and supported early pre-writing development.

Take a look at these proud artists and their sandy creations! 👇

Learning through play is what Pre-K is all about, and this activity was a perfect example of how something simple can spark creativity, focus, and fun all at once!

Ocean Commotion with Mother Goose! 🌊🪿

What a delightful splash of fun we had this week at AOML—Mother Goose herself came to visit, and she brought along a sea of excitement with her!

Dressed in her iconic bonnet and gown, Mother Goose waddled in with stories, songs, and a whole bundle of energy that had our students wide-eyed with wonder. But this wasn’t just a regular rhyme time—she came to teach us all about Ocean Commotion! 🐠🌊

Through silly rhymes, interactive storytelling, and lots of giggles, our students learned about ocean creatures, the importance of keeping our oceans clean, and how even the smallest fish can make a big splash in their world. From crabby crabs and jiggly jellyfish to sea turtles and waves that whoosh, every moment was filled with learning through laughter.

Our enrichment room turned into an underwater adventures as Mother Goose led the children in playful songs and movement activities that got everyone involved. The joy on their faces was unforgettable!

We are so grateful to Mother Goose for bringing literacy, laughter, and a little ocean magic to our school. It was a reminder that learning can be playful, powerful, and full of wonder.

Until next time, Mother Goose—thanks for making a wave at our school! 🪿💙