We continue our study of the Solar System with great emphasis on the planet Earth. The planets are introduced in relation to their position in the solar system, along with an explanation that each planet revolves around the sun. The children walked around the ‘sun’ (a candle representing the planet) in relation to how far or near the planet was to the Great Star, which helped them grasp the concept of ‘orbit’ and understand why certain planets are hotter and others colder.

The children explored color using a variety of materials. With the metal insets, they experiment with form and color, using colored pencils to fill and shade the traced shapes. The children experienced the magic of mixing two primary colors using colored water to make secondary colors. Most children also discovered that combining the three primary colors will make brown!

The Montessori birthday walk was celebrated by one of our friends this week. The children loved seeing the candle as a representation of the sun. Thank you, Ms. Becca, for helping celebrate this birthday and sharing the delicious snacks!

Your children’s smiles and laughter warm both our classroom and our hearts!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ms. Rhodora & Ms. Anabel

We welcomed a group of fabulous children to FWM! The children are off to a great start. Your children arrived with hardly a tear and are now busy settling in, making friends, and learning routines. Each day, they find their locker, hang up their backpacks, put on their indoor shoes, and put their snack and water bottles in the classroom.

It is no small thing to place your child in someone else’s care, and we have felt deeply honored to be a part of your children’s learning journey. Watching each child grow in their independence, curiosity, and confidence has been one of the greatest joys of our work.

Our days were filled with giggles, questions, stories, and small moments that made a big impact. These little learners have taught us just as much as we hope we’ve taught them.

As we head into summer, I wish you and your families time to rest, play, and soak up every sweet moment together. Thank you for a wonderful year.

Warmly,

Marissa & Sue

As the school year comes to a close, our classroom is full of quiet pride and joyful reflection. Each child is moving forward in their journey – our youngest are now confident explorers, ready to welcome new friends next fall. Our second year children have found their rhythm and will return as leaders, eager to guide with gentle hands and kind hearts.

And our Kindergarteners – how beautifully they’ve grown. With grace and strength, they’ve stepped into their roles as mentors and models, showing us what it means to care, to work hard, and to lead with joy. Now, they spread their wings and move on to Lower Elementary, ready for new challenges and adventures.

Watching each child grow at their own pace, in their own way has been the greatest gift. We will miss our graduates dearly, but we send them forward with love and confidence, knowing their roots are strong.

Have a great weekend,

Marissa & Sue

As the school year draws to a close, our Montessori classroom is alive with excitement – not just because of the warm days and blooming flowers, but because of the tiny creatures we’ve been quietly observing this week: our caterpillars!

When we first welcomed these wriggling little visitors into our environment, they were small and hungry, reminding us so much of how the school year began. Our students, too, arrived with wide eyes and curious minds, ready to explore and grow. We watched as the caterpillars ate, moved, and grew bigger each day, just as we watched our children begin to read their first words, change their own shoes, and resolve their own conflicts with grace and courtesy.

Then came the stillness—the quiet chrysalis. At first glance, it may seem like nothing is happening. But inside, there is transformation. This mirrored the subtle but profound inner work we’ve seen in our children throughout the year. They’ve been building independence, strengthening concentration, and developing a deep sense of self.

Now, as we await the butterflies’ emergence to stretch their delicate wings, we see the culmination of both journeys. The classroom is filled with confident voices, capable hands, and compassionate hearts. Like our butterflies, the children are ready to take flight—whether it’s into their next Montessori cycle, a new school, or simply the summer ahead.

This beautiful parallel reminds us that growth takes time, care, and trust in the process. In Montessori, we don’t rush—we observe, we support, and we prepare the environment for natural development. The metamorphosis we’ve witnessed, both in nature and in our classroom, is a powerful testament to the potential that lies in every child.

When we release our butterflies into the world, we do the same with our students, knowing they are ready and deeply grateful to have been a part of their journey.

Warmly,

Marissa & Sue

During the month of May, we’ve embarked on a magical journey into the world of pollinators and insects. The highlight? Witnessing the awe-inspiring transformation of caterpillars into butterflies—a real-life lesson in metamorphosis that has captivated every child.

Each day, the children observe our classroom caterpillars with quiet curiosity, noting changes in their size, movement, and habits.

Metamorphosis offers more than a science lesson—it invites reflection on patience, change, and the beauty of nature’s rhythms. Through this process, our young learners are not just discovering biology—they’re developing empathy, observation skills, and deep respect for living things.

We can’t wait to release our butterflies into our flower garden in the next few weeks, adding a meaningful moment to our study of pollinators and their role in the ecosystem. What a beautiful way to learn and grow together!

We hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend. We really enjoyed creating the children’s Mother’s Day surprises for you – each one is more precious than the last!

Marissa & Sue

This week has been filled with so much excitement as our classroom experienced two very special events.

First, after weeks of anticipation, our chicken eggs have hatched! The children have been observing the incubator with great care, tracking the days and learning about the life cycle of a chicken. Witnessing the tiny chicks break free from their shells brought joy and amazement to us all. It was a beautiful lesson in patience, responsibility, and the miracle of life.

Adding to the joy, we also welcomed our beloved grandparents and special friends into the classroom. Their presence brought warmth and stories that connected generations. The children were proud to share their work, from bead chains to puzzles to painting – and the grownups’ eyes lit up with curiosity and pride. It was a reminder of the powerful role family and friends play in our children’s learning journeys.

Both moments—the hatching of new life and the gathering of generations—beautifully reflect the heart of Montessori education: nurturing wonder, connection, and lifelong learning.

Have a great weekend!

Marissa & Sue