Mother's Day Tea

 

   

Room 2 Update

Welcome back from spring break...or was it winter break?  The children are getting back into our routine again, what a busy work day!  New art materials, matching socks, and the trinomial cube are just a few new works out.

Also, before our break, we discovered that a mama duck and her nest outside our classroom window, near our library/peace corner.  She had eggs!  We were looking forward to seeing some ducklings!  We've noticed that sometimes the mama wanders away, covering her eggs--but she always comes back to keep them safe.

We've had children reading stories to the mother duck through the window.

Finally, we have a new friend joining us this week!  Lily is 5 years old and joining the full day children.

Firefighters Visit

Thank you to three Penn firefighters for visiting us at Montessori Academy this week! We saw a short video about the life of a firefighter, played a safety game "Toy or Tool", which included a basketball, as well as matches (toys are for kids, tools are for adults) and heard what a fire alarm sounds like.

The firefighters explained to the children that if there is a fire--get out!  It’s part of their job to save pets and make sure the house is empty of humans and pets alike.

Mr. Franco (aka Firefighter Richard) showed us all how a firefighter dresses for an emergency, and why.  He then crawled on the floor to reassure the children that firefighters are not scary, in their protective gear.

At the end of the presentation, we all headed outside to see and go in the firetruck.  Even with the excitement of them leaving on a call, all the children were able to enjoy a trip through the truck.

Worms

On Monday, March 14, room 2 had a chance to go outside.  Not to play or run, but rather to move worms!  Yes, the children picked up worms and carried them off the pavement, onto the grass or in a puddle.  A few were squeamish, but once they saw that the worms were harmless, they began to giggle as well as squeal.

Kindergarteners Spend Afternoons Next Door

Great start in Room 105 with our kindergarteners. 

Stamp Game

3 part matching: parts of the car

Reading

Clock work

writing words

penmanship

Author of the Week:  Story time

Multiplication

45 Layout

Group Work

Stamp game

Bead Frame

Dressing for Playtime Success

The policy for the Early Childhood is that the children go out to play most days as long 

as it’s 15 degrees or above (this includes the wind chill factor).  The children need 

appropriate attire to be able to be fully engaged in outdoor time.  At Montessori, we 

believe in nurturing the whole child—through outdoor play as well as indoor work time.  

Outside time includes: sledding, playing in the snow, playing in the field and taking walks

around the property.  

Winter attire include: snow pants, coat, mittens/gloves, hat and snow boots.  

Many children have a spare set to leave at school and simply wear the boots and 

coats back and forth. 

Please make sure that you child brings the required clothing daily or simply has a 

set that remains at school—this will ensure that your child can full participate in all

aspects of their time at school.

Practical Life

So much concentration, coordination, and independence developing with the Practical Life works.