The First Thanksgiving feast!
The Feast included: Stone Soup made by our students that day, Pumpkin Mousse Pies, and cornbread! So all of you mom's with picky eaters... your children loved it!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I can't believe it is already the third month of school! We have already seen such growth in your youngsters! Our classroom is peaceful and busy. Plan a day to come observe. We would love to have you. I am looking forward to parent teacher conferences this month on Thursday Nov. 20th & Friday Nov. 21st. Watch for the sign-up sheet at school.
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.
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.
Halloween Party
Costumes!
Students do a variety of yoga poses at Montessori. Each day before workstations are begun, each student holds their "candle flame" and focuses on the workstation they choose to begin each day. On a day like today, they had the option of many fun workstations: Ghost making & ghost grab game, bingo & bean bag toss, making paper spiders, pumpkin seed tasting & pumpkin drawing.
Musical numbers.....
in the end, they all got a treat!
Group snack is a special occasion when there is a party.
Halloween Artwork
Mrs. Merrill has been giving students art lessons. This month, being Halloween, we focused on Pumpkins. You can see the various pieces of artwork done by a few of those students ready for this type of assignment. They are displayed as shown for parents to see. If you would like a closer look at your child's artwork, feel free to come in and take a peek any time.
This is a close up of Kellen Mills pumpkin.
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