The Academy of Holly Tree Gap: January 2025

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Buttons For Everyone!

Along with learning about circles, Preschool 2 read books about this shape. They read "The Circle Book" along with "Wheels on the Bus". Afterwards, they each created their very own buttons to display in the classroom.

Shape of the Week

Preschool 2's shape of the week is a circle. During circle time, each child had the opportunity to draw their very own shape on the white board. Such a great learning & fine motor activity!

Monday, January 13, 2025

Snow-much FUN!!!

We made sure to play in the snow one more time before it all melts! Most classes bundled up and headed out for a short time to break up their morning! Others made sensory bins and dug in!

Friday, January 3, 2025

Welcome to 2025!

Happy New Year! We left 2024 with a bang! Take a peek at Preschool Three's fireworks craft!

We're Creating Childhood!

The Academy Child Development Centers and Preschools are privately owned and operated by our parent company, Never Grow Up, Inc. Based out of Louisville, KY, family owned Never Grow Up, Inc. operates nearly 30 child development centers in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana. Never Grow Up, Inc. is committed to providing private child care for parents who want only the best for their children. We understand that "we're creating childhood" every day for the children in our care, and we hold that privilege with the highest regard.

Healthy habits are instilled at a young age, with most habits being formed during adolescence. We feel it important to instill good habits at an early age, addressing behavioral factors that contribute to overweight and obesity from the beginning. The Gold Sneaker initiative was developed to enhance policy related to physical activity and nutrition within licensed child care facilities across Tennessee. Policies we've adopted include minimum requirements on physical activity, sedentary activities, breastfeeding, meal time, behaviors, portion sizes, and a tobacco-free facility. Together, we can create healthy habits for life. Click the image above to be redirected to the Department of Health website!