New Horizon Academy

Today we welcomed officer Desmond and his furry officer Dunkin! They came and talked with our preschoolers about what they do and some of the equipment they carry on their uniform. They checked out the police car and of course got to pet Dunkin. Thank you Bloomington Police and officer Desmond and Dunkin for visiting with us today!

Our amazing chef, Ms. Terress, prepares delicious, healthy meals that help our bodies grow strong and our brains get ready to learn! 🍎🥦✨

We enjoy a variety of nutritious foods like whole grains, colorful fruits and veggies, and protein for energy, plus milk alternatives to keep us fueled throughout the day.

At mealtime, we practice something special called combination serving, where children scoop and choose how much food they’d like all by themselves. It’s like being a mini chef! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

This helps build independence, decision-making skills, and teaches important habits like sharing, responsibility, and listening, skills that support success in school and beyond.

Healthy meals + hands-on learning = happy tummies, sharp minds, and lots of fun every day! 💛

Week of the Young Child was one to remember! 🎉💛

Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Wacky & Work Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday, and a special Family Friday breakfast made for an incredible week filled with fun and learning. 🎶🍓🤪🎨☀️

We loved every moment—what a great week to be a teacher! ✨

Pajama Day to wrap up the Week of the Young Child! 💤💛

We enjoyed a cozy day in our PJs, grabbed breakfast to go, and celebrated a fun-filled week together! ✨

Artsy Thursday 🎨✨

Our preschool class had a blast painting T-shirts using fabric paint and their own imagination and creativity!

Process art encourages creativity, supports emotional regulation, and strengthens cognitive development by allowing children to explore, make decisions, and take risks. 💛

Our infant room enjoyed by painting their very own shirts! 👕🎨 Process art is a wonderful way for infants to explore creative freedom, sensory exploration, and fine motor skill development.

Our preschoolers enjoyed making their own pizzas for ! 🍕

Our preschoolers took to the next level today — they made egg shakers to take home and got to rock out on an electric guitar! 🎸

Our babies were rockstars today! 🎶 They played in the baby band with lead singer Ms. Terress for ! 😉

Happy Week of the Young Child!

Happy Pi Day! 🥧 Our preschoolers celebrated by using circle dabbers on circle art paper and seeing what they could create. Some turned their circles into sun catchers, others made basketballs or softballs, and some designed silly faces! 🎨