Mrs. Lopes’s Class: 100 Days and Counting…

Posted on by Amanda Lopes

On Wednesday of this week we celebrated our 100th day of school!  It is unbelievable to think 100 days in our school year have already passed, but we are so grateful to have spent them watching your children grow and learn.  To celebrate the occasion, our Kindergarten children engaged in several 100 themed activities.  These activities included making a 100 day headband, guessing which jar contained 100 items, doing 100 exercises, and making a special 100 day snack out of cookies!

We also began our continent study of Africa this week. Mrs. Reid presented a wonderful lesson introducing the children to African fabrics. The children were invited to create their own version of the African fabrics using shape stencils and colorful paints. The children also loved learning about all the animals that live in Africa and were amazed that lions and giraffes can be seen in the wild there instead of a zoo! We had fun listening and dancing to “This is the Savanna” and “Africa Conga” both of which highlight the animals of Africa. I’ve included the songs below for you to enjoy!

Have a great week,

Amanda & Deanna

 

Mrs. Doyle’s Class: The Beauty of Africa

Posted on by Michelle Handibode

Each time we study a new continent, we first find it on the globe of the world, then we locate the continent on the world map and finally, we study the individual continent using the specific continent maps. Currently, the children are learning about the continent of Africa. We learn about the geography, culture, weather, animals, and people of Africa.

We are learning lots of fun and fascinating facts about the continent of Africa.

  • Africa is the second largest continent, with 54 countries.
  • The longest river in the world, the Nile, is located in Africa.
  • Over one thousand languages are spoken by the people in Africa.
  • The Sahara, the world’s largest desert is located here.
  • The highest mountain in Africa is Mount Kilimanjaro. It is so tall that glaciers can be found at its summit even though the mountain is near the equator.
  • Africa is the most centrally located continent in the world. Both the prime meridian and the equator cut across it.
  • The world’s tallest animal, the giraffe, and the largest land animal, the African elephant are found in Africa.

This Wednesday, we celebrated the 100th day of school.  From the very first day of school, the kindergarten children have been learning to count by 1’s, 5’s, and 10’s to 100.  They spent the afternoon going to different stations that all revolved around the number 100. They drew pictures of what they would like when they were 100, what they would buy with $100, what they wished they had a hundred of, made a 100 headband and then played a game called Race to 100.  The favorite station though was where the children were able to make the number 100 out of yummy treats!

Enjoy the week!

Michelle & Jeannine

Mrs. Carroll’s Class: A Week of Celebration

Posted on by Cindy Carroll

One aspect of the Montessori curriculum is the integration of peace education and tolerance. Helping the students embrace each other’s differences, however minor  is a vital role for the Primary educator.  Sometimes a special occasion, historical or cultural celebration, or holiday can be a useful tool to assist in building these skills. This week we took time to celebrate Black History Month by recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of several African Americans throughout history.

Our Kindergarten children celebrated the 100th day of school during their afternoon class. This is always a beloved and exciting tradition in Kindergarten. Since the first day of school the children have been counting by 1’s, 5’s, and 10’s until they reached 100. This week, the children made 100 day headbands, used the writing prompt “If I had $100 dollars I would buy….,” and last but not least, they enjoyed a great snack, but not before making the number 100 out of  cookies.

Our weeks have been busy. We wouldn’t want it any other way!

Enjoy your week,

Cindy & Sharlene

Mrs. Carroll’s Class: Happy Hearts!

Posted on by Cindy Carroll

 

We’ve had so much fun preparing for and enjoying Valentine’s Day. This week the children distributed notes and treasures to friends, decorated delicious cookies, and agreed that the true meaning of Valentine’s Day is about friendship and love.

May your hearts be happy!

Cindy & Sharlene

Mrs. Lopes’s Class: Happy Hearts!

Posted on by Amanda Lopes

We’ve had so much fun preparing for and enjoying Valentine’s Day. This week the children distributed notes and treasures to friends, decorated delicious cookies, and agreed that the true meaning of Valentine’s Day is about friendship and love.

May your hearts be happy!

Amanda & Deanna

Mrs. Doyle’s Class: Classroom News

Posted on by Michelle Handibode

On February 12th  we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day in our classroom. Giving and receiving valentines is a special part of a child’s school experience and one they truly enjoy!  There are 22 students in our class. Please have your child sign (alone or with your help) the back of each valentine. Leave the envelope blank (with no specific name on it). This enables your child to distribute their valentines without having to read each classmate’s name. If your child is able to read the names of their classmates then they may choose to write names on the outside of the envelopes. Please allow ample time for the name writing process. This is a great vehicle for them to practice writing their name so remember to use upper case only for the first letter of their name. We will be passing out valentines on the 12th but please feel free to send in completed valentines before then. Have fun!

On Wednesday, February 19th the kindergarten students will be celebrating the 100th day of school. From the very first day of school, the kindergarten children have been learning to count by 1’s, 5’s and 10’s to 100. That afternoon is filled with fun activities and special snack. Each kindergartner will be asked to bring in 100 small objects to share with the class. These objects will be returned. A letter and plastic bag for the objects will be coming home soon.

If  you have not yet signed up for a time to meet on our Parent/Teacher conference day please take time to do so. We look forward to seeing everyone on February 13th!

Enjoy the week!

Michelle & Jeannine

Mrs. Lopes’s Class: Classroom News

Posted on by Amanda Lopes

On February 12th  we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day in our classroom. Giving and receiving valentines is a special part of a child’s school experience and one they truly enjoy! There are 21 students in our class. Please have your child sign (alone or with your help) the back of each valentine. Leave the envelope blank (with no specific name on it). This enables your child to distribute his/her valentines without having to read each classmate’s name. If your child is able to read the names of their classmates then they may choose to write names on the outside of the envelopes. Please allow ample time for the name writing process. This is a great vehicle for them to practice writing their name so remember to use upper case only for the first letter of their name. We will be passing out valentines on the 12th but please feel free to send in completed valentines before then. Have fun!

On Wednesday, February 19th the kindergarten students will be celebrating the 100th day of school. From the very first day of school, the kindergarten children have been learning to count by 1’s, 5’s and 10’s to 100. That afternoon is filled with fun activities and special snacks. Each kindergartner will be asked to bring in 100 small objects to share with the class. These objects will be returned. A letter and plastic bag for the objects will be coming home soon.

If you have not yet signed up for a time to meet on our Parent/Teacher conference day please take time to do so by clicking the link below. We look forward to seeing everyone on February 13th!

Conference Sign Up

Enjoy the week!

Amanda & Deanna

Mrs. Lopes’s Class: Becoming Bubbleologists!

Posted on by Amanda Lopes

On Thursday, the Connecticut Science Center visited us for an exciting program called “Bubble-ology.”  The children were introduced to what a ‘bubbleologist’ would study.  We learned why there are rainbows in bubbles and how they are made.  We now know that bubbles pop from the top because of the weight of the soap and that with helium you could make bubbles go up instead of falling down.  The best kept secret in the bubble industry is that with a little bit of sugar added to a bubble mixture you can catch bubbles! We tried putting our hands on a large bubble without it popping, but couldn’t do it unless our hands were really, really soapy.

We look forward to sharing with you all of your child’s social, emotional and academic growth during parent/teacher conferences on February 13th.  Please be on the lookout for our Winter 2020 Conference sign up in an email.

Have a wonderful week!

Amanda & Deanna