The word Educate comes from the Latin rood meaning "to lead." As a parent, you have a unique opportunity to lead your child into areas of interest and activity that are meaningful and fulfilling. You, as the primary teacher, are the most significant influence in your child's absorbent mind.
Tip #1: When your child does something or says something wrong, try using this phrase:
"Try it over" (Show them a better way if needed, then use the phrase.)
Tip #2: Say only the words you want your child to do. When children are young, they usually pick up on only the last words in a phrase.
Examples:
Don't run ~ Walk ~ You're being noisy ~ Talk quietly ~ Don't spill ~ Be careful ~ Stop fighting ~ Be kind
Tip #3: We should be giving 9 positives to every negative criticism we make. This is a challenge, but it is proven to work and bring great results in good behavior. We often forget to notice when children are behaving well. Make an effort to praise them more.
A Montessori teacher is constantly looking inward to better herself and better lead a child. A Montessori tacher is a child advocate in the deepest sense who respects the child's total being.
Thanksgiving Celebration - Tuesday Nov. 19, 2008!
We love to act out the first Thanksgiving. We make costume hats and make a feast to share!
Cranberry Orange Salad
1 lb. fresh cranberries
1 c. sugar
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1 Orange
Grind cranberries and orange in food processor. Mix with sugar and juice. Chill and serve.
The Middle of November - poem
It's the middle of November and the weather's crisp and cool,
Thanksgiving's getting closer so there's lots to do at school.
Our teacher gives us projects that we work on everyday,
We make Indians and Pilgrims out of paper, paste, and clay.
Our bright Thanksgiving murals are displayed on all the walls,
And our cut-out paper pumpkins gaily decorate the halls.
Today I drew a turkey with a fat and funny face,
In the middle of November school's a very busy place.
