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
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
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!
Enjoy the week!
Amanda & Deanna
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
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!
Michelle & Jeannine
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!
Cindy & Sharlene
The love of one’s environment is the secret of social evolution. -Maria Montessori
Retrieving a mat, picking it up carefully, finding the ideal space to work, and rolling it out provides an opportunity to practice gross motor skills and body consciousness. Everything that gets placed on the mat thereafter becomes the responsibility (and privilege) of the child working on that mat.
Montessori work mats delineate a work space as the child’s own and sets an intention to “work”. Not only does the child know that their lesson is exclusive to them (unless they invite someone to join them on their mat), they also have the responsibility to put their materials away when they are finished before they roll up their mat, and signal the end of their work session.
Our floors have been a sea of rugs! Your children are skillfully maneuvering themselves throughout the environment, careful not to disturb a friend’s work. We continue to be amazed at their growing control and respect for both friends and the environment.
Until next week,
Cindy & Sharlene
This week we started our unit on the states of matter! We learned that everything in our world is made of matter. We also classified the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. The children enjoyed exploring each state of matter on our introduction tray and sharing examples of a solid, a liquid, and a gas. Be sure to ask your child if they can tell you a solid, a liquid, and a gas. You may be surprised at all the kinds of solids, liquids, and gases they can name! We are looking forward to more exploration of this concept next week with hands-on experiments and activities!
The children also continued their exploration of the largest continent, Asia, through several lessons available in our culture area. The children colored a map of Asia, explored the animals of Asia, and were introduced to several flags of Asia.
As we are nearing the end of January, we are beginning to prepare for our February parent teacher conferences in a few weeks. Be sure to look for the link to sign up for a conference time the end of next week. We look forward to meeting with you all soon to share how your children have been growing and progressing since our last conference!
Best,
Amanda & Deanna