Yang Fan Afterschool & Preschool

Indoor playground adventures meet phonics power! 🏃♂️🔤 Today, our favorite character friends led our TK/K students on an energetic, indoor Letter Hunt to unlock a special reading rule.

Our little investigators discovered that the letters C and K can make the exact same phonetic /k/ sound—and when they stand side-by-side at the end of a word like DUCK, they create a powerful team! At Yang Fan Academy, we love integrating fundamental speech rules with active, kinetic play. Turning language acquisition into a treasure hunt builds deep reading confidence and keeps the "spirit of trying" alive in every lesson! 🎒🌟❤️

Bring on the sunshine! ☀️🕶️ Today in our TK/K classroom, our favorite puppet friends led a high-energy lesson all about the wonders of summer weather!

Our young meteorologists discovered why summer brings the warmest days of the year and how the longer daylight hours give us plenty of time for active outdoor play. Most importantly, they learned essential real-world habits like wearing sun hats, rocking cool sunglasses, and drinking plenty of water to stay strong and hydrated! At Yang Fan Academy, we turn earth science and seasonal cycles into engaging, actionable lessons that help kids interact with their world safely and confidently. 🍉🎒✨

The world is a vibrant canvas waiting to be explored! 🎨✨ Today in our TK/K classroom, our favorite puppet crew led our youngest learners on an energetic journey through the magical world of color recognition. From looking at the bright red of sweet apples and deep ocean blues to discovering soft pink roses and the friendly gray of giant elephants, our students are connecting letters, words, and imagery in a whole new way!

At Yang Fan Academy, we bring foundational early childhood concepts to life through multi-sensory experiences and interactive storytelling. Fostering a joyful, confident "spirit of trying" helps every child thrive as they make sense of the world around them! 🎒🌟❤️

The great outdoors is the ultimate classroom! 🎒🌿 Today, our TK/K students packed up their gear and went on a multi-disciplinary backyard safari. Our young learners observed busy earthworms improving soil structure, practiced mapping navigation skills on a nature hike, and collected colorful fallen leaves to press into gorgeous custom leaf rubbings!

At Yang Fan Academy, we believe that connecting foundational concepts to tactile, environmental discovery keeps early academic milestones engaging and memorable. Watching our students dive into real-world observation with a proud "spirit of trying" is what learning is all about! 🪱🗺️❤️

Can a simple balloon transform a plastic bottle into a real, shooting water fountain? 😲💦 Today, Pip led our young scientists through an incredible DIY engineering project to discover the power of air pressure!

By trapping air inside a balloon and stretching it over a bottle, our TK/K students discovered that the compressed air pushes down hard on the water, forcing it up and out through the straw like a real geyser! At Yang Fan Academy, we love transforming simple household items into extraordinary hands-on STEM lessons that spark immediate curiosity and a lifelong love for learning. 🎒🔬✨

To the moon and backtogether! 🚀🌕 Today in our TK/K classroom, our favorite puppet crew went on a special astronomical space mission that taught us a beautiful lesson about collaboration. Building a giant cardboard rocket ship seemed completely overwhelming for just one person, but once everyone combined their unique talents lifting, structuring, and decorating their dream became a beautiful reality!

At Yang Fan Academy, we weave vital social-emotional foundations directly into our classroom activities. Showing our youngest learners how a shared plan can make any challenge easy empowers them to create, explore, and approach the world with true confidence! 🪐🤝❤️

Aloha from the classroom! 🌴🌺 Our TK/K students took a colorful trip to Hawaii through the traditional storytelling art of hula dance. Dressed in their creative grass skirts, the children practiced rhythmic swaying, hand coordination, and dancing to a joyful beat.

At Yang Fan Academy, we believe that exploring global cultures firsthand expands horizons and builds vibrant, lasting memories. Watching their focus turn into unbridled, confident smiles is exactly what our "spirit of trying" is all about! 🌊🎶✨

Does your little one love moving to the beat when music plays? 💃 Let us know your family's favorite dance-party songs in the comments below! 👇

Step into a world of imagination and melody! 🏰✨ Today, our favorite classroom characters brought a beautiful compilation of classic nursery rhymes straight to our young learners. From tracking down the hill with Jack and Jill to watching the resilient Itsy Bitsy Spider climb the spout, these beloved stories are perfect for building early language skills and joyful memory patterns.

At Yang Fan Academy, we believe in immersive, creative learning environments that make foundational education feel like pure fun. Nurturing a proud, eager "spirit of trying" helps every child thrive as they discover the wonders of words and music! 🎶🎒❤️

Our classroom was a flurry of color and creativity today! 🎨✨ Our young designers took on the challenge of transforming plain white T-shirts into their own wearable masterpieces. Watching them mix colors and refine their techniques was such a proud moment for all of us. There’s nothing like the confidence boost that comes from wearing something you made yourself! 💪👕