What a busy and exciting week we had! The children explored many new works and continued to grow in independence and curiosity.

A favorite this week was our insect object matching work, which included a magnifying glass for close observation. The children loved taking a closer look, noticing details, and carefully matching each object.

We also introduced sea creatures preserved in acrylic, and this quickly became a high-interest activity. The children enjoyed holding them, turning them, and exploring them from every angle with curiosity and wonder.

For art, the children created spring trees by crumpling tissue paper into small balls and gluing them on as “leaves.” This connected beautifully to nature, as we’ve started to notice the first signs of green on the trees outside on the playground.

We spent lots of time outside enjoying the warm, almost summer-like weather. The children were excited about the new swing, which has quickly become a favorite spot to relax. Our mud kitchen also got a fun update with painted food rocks, and we’re so grateful for the creativity and generosity of our families! I think even more are coming!

With their growing maturity, the children practiced more independence by carrying their own snacks and water bottles outside. We even enjoyed a picnic-style snack together, which was such a special way to spend time as a class.

Food tasting this week included lemon and lime. The children loved them! They devoured the wedges. I was hoping to get some pucker photos, but this class loves citrus.

It’s been a week full of exploration, creativity, and growing independence. We are so proud of the children and all they are learning each day!

 

Reminders:

– On the very sunny days when the children have a lot of skin exposed, make sure to apply sunscreen before coming to school.

Spring was truly in the air, and in our classroom, this week! The children were busy exploring seasonal changes through art, science, and hands-on activities.

We worked with six different paint colors, using Q-tips to carefully dot and match colors on a rainbow. The children also finished their egg decorating with fabric, continuing to build creativity and fine motor skills.

We began talking about how spring brings baby animals, and introduced a new chick project. The children painted glue inside a chick outline and used tweezers to pick up yellow yarn “feathers”, placing them one by one. This activity was great for strengthening hand muscles and coordination while connecting to our spring theme.

We’ve been reading many books about spring weather, growing plants, and insects returning. To go along with this, we introduced bug-themed 4-piece jigsaw puzzles, which the children have been loving. They are feeling so proud as they complete them independently!

We did some exciting planting this week! Together, we planted mint, celery, and carrot seeds in a special root viewer so we can watch how roots grow underground. Each child also planted their own tomato seeds in a small pot. We’ll care for them in the classroom before sending them home to be planted outside.

Food tasting was a big success this week! The children really enjoyed trying hard-boiled eggs and kept asking for more. This led to a wonderful conversation about how store-bought eggs won’t turn into chicks, but eggs that stay with mama chickens can grow into baby chicks and hatch.

It has been a very busy and exciting week full of discovery, growth, and curiosity. We love seeing the children so engaged and can’t wait to continue exploring all the wonders of spring together!

This week, coming back from spring break, we’ve seen such a beautiful shift in the classroom. The children are truly showing that they are ready for more responsibility, and it has been amazing to watch their growth.

The children have been eager to help with real classroom tasks like folding laundry and even helping with the washing process. They are also taking pride in putting away their cots after nap time, helping Miss Patty load the cart, and getting their backpacks ready. These everyday routines are building independence, confidence, and a strong sense of responsibility.

We continued focusing on colors this week through a variety of activities, including puzzles, sorting, matching, and building. The children are becoming more confident in recognizing and grouping colors, all while strengthening their fine motor and problem-solving skills. We also got to do a magic science experiment and watched marker spread across a paper towel to finish making a rainbow.

One of the most special things we’ve noticed is the increase in teamwork and kindness. The children are choosing to play together more often, using kind words, and supporting one another. They are also taking initiative in caring for our classroom by cleaning, mopping, and wiping down surfaces.

It has been a week full of very mature progress, and we are so proud of how the children are growing, not just in skills, but in independence, cooperation, and confidence. We can’t wait to see all the wonderful things they continue to accomplish!

Reminders:

• No school Friday, April 3rd

This week, we welcomed March by refreshing our classroom shelves with new activities focused on colors. The children have been exploring many new puzzles and fine motor works that encourage color identification and matching.

One of the most loved new activities was filling a wooden rainbow with pom-poms. The children used their pincer grasp to pick up small pom-poms and carefully push them, one by one, into the matching colored arches. It was so satisfying to watch the rainbow slowly fill up and become a bright, fluffy masterpiece!

Another activity that sparked lots of curiosity was matching colored locks with their keys and unlocking them. The children worked patiently with the tiny locks, trying different keys and figuring out how to turn their wrists just enough to make them work. When they finally heard the little “pop” of the lock opening, their faces lit up with excitement and pride.

It has been wonderful to watch the children persevere, focus, and celebrate their successes as they explore these new materials. We are looking forward to continuing our colorful discoveries when we return from break!

This week, we focused on slowing down, working carefully, and completing activities from start to finish independently. It was wonderful to watch the children take pride in their efforts and show growing confidence in their abilities.

During art time, the children practiced unscrewing the caps on dot markers by themselves. This small but meaningful task strengthens hand muscles, coordination, and perseverance. They were so proud when they were able to do it on their own!

When water spilled after pouring activities, the children helped wipe the tables independently. These moments are valuable opportunities to learn responsibility, care for our environment, and understand that mistakes are part of the learning process.

We also practiced walking calmly from one activity to the next, helping create a peaceful classroom where everyone can focus and feel comfortable. The children are becoming more aware of their movements and how they share space with friends.

We were able to enjoy some time outside in the snow this week! The children loved moving their bodies, exploring the chilly air, and experiencing winter weather.

Keep an eye on the weather this weekend and look for updates Monday morning.

This week brought exciting new discoveries, joyful celebrations, and meaningful social learning in our classroom!

We introduced a light box to the classroom, and it was an instant favorite! The children explored translucent shapes, placing and matching them onto pictures while watching the colors glow. This activity sparked curiosity, creativity, and careful observation as they experimented with light and color.

We had such a special time celebrating Valentine’s Day together. The children enjoyed a festive party with their friends and shared a special snack as a class. It was a lovely opportunity to practice kindness, friendship, and togetherness.

Throughout the week, we read stories that focused on friendship, caring, and kindness. These conversations help children begin to understand how their actions affect others and how we can be kind members of our classroom community.

We’ve also been talking a lot about different emotions. The children practiced making various facial expressions while looking in the mirror, which helped them connect feelings with facial cues. It was wonderful to see them laugh, explore, and become more aware of their own emotions and the emotions of others.

It’s been a joyful week filled with discovery, connection, and growing social awareness. We love seeing the children learn not only academic skills, but also how to be kind friends and thoughtful classmates.

This week, our classroom was filled with Valentine work and meaningful conversations about kindness, love, and friendship. The children were excited to explore the new materials and bring these themes into their daily work.

The children worked with fine motor activities, art projects, new puzzles, and magnets in the sensory bin. It has been such a joy to watch their attention and focus grow as they engage deeply with their work.

We are especially proud of our older students, who are now confidently completing work from start to finish. They are independently:

-unrolling a work mat

-choosing and placing their work on the mat

-working with focus

-putting the materials away

-rolling up their mat when finished

These are big Montessori milestones, and the pride on their faces says it all.

The children have also been loving opportunities to help clean the classroom and put their nap items away. Taking care of their environment is an important part of building responsibility, confidence, and independence. They are doing an amazing job.

We also met our classroom baby, Bella. We hold her, rock her, and are learning how to carry her gently, change her clothes, and even tuck her safely into her cradle. The children absolutely adore this new addition to our classroom family.

Food tasting this week was mangoes! What a hit! The children loved this tropical fruit and wanted more. This will be great in lunch boxes.

It’s been a week full of growth, concentration, and loving moments. We are so proud of how much the children are capable of and can’t wait to see how they continue to blossom. 💗