Professional Development
During our Professional Development (PD) week, our teachers engaged in various enriching sessions designed to prepare them for the upcoming school year. The week started with an in-depth behavior management…
Parent Orientation
We recently held our Parent Orientation as part of the "Building Our Community" unit. This event welcomed new and returning families, providing an opportunity to meet our teachers, learn about…
Building Our Community: Trip to the Firehouse
As part of our "Building Our Community" unit in the Creative Curriculum, some of our classrooms took an exciting trip to a local firehouse! This visit provided our children with…
AMC August Values: Kindness & Rules and Responsibilities
KINDNESS: At our preschool, kindness is a core value that we weave into every aspect of our curriculum. Our Kindness Values Curriculum not only teaches children how to be kind…
Rolling Out the Creative Curriculum: A Simple Overview
This year, we’re excited to introduce the Creative Curriculum across all our classrooms. The Creative Curriculum is a research-based, comprehensive program that supports teachers in creating a rich, nurturing environment…
From Your Instructional Coordinator Gara Shockett
I’m thrilled to connect with you as your Instructional Coordinator. My journey in early childhood education began fifteen years ago as a special educator, and since then, I’ve had the…
Amber Ball is the New Director at AMC and our September Director of the Month
We are excited to introduce Amber Ball as the new Director at AMC and our September Director of the Month! Amber brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion…
Making the Most of One-on-One Time: A Guide for Parents of Multiple Children
One-on-one time can make a big difference.
Embracing Fall Feelings: Social-Emotional Learning for Young Children
Fall is a season of change. These changes can bring forth different emotions in children. Acknowledging this is essential, as it helps children develop social-emotional skills.
Building Social Skills: Helping Your Pre-K Child Make Friends
Social skills are essential for a child’s development, and they begin to form in the early years. Helping your pre-K child develop strong social skills will set them up for success in school and life.