Fine Motor Skill time
We are working with our little hands and and getting them ready for bigger and better skills.
Table Setting
We are still working on our table setting skill. We want to be ready for the big day, Thanksgiving.
Shape fun
Our new favorite game is the bell game. They have to walk around a shape without ringing the bell (and we all know how hard that can be for a little one). When they make it all the way around they get to ring the bell!
Story time
Books, books we love our books. We love them in library, in a basket, on our sofa under the tree, and even in our rocking chair. We love our books anywhere.
Numbers
All children have mathematical tendencies, and all children should be able to enjoy mathematical studies. Dr. Montessori proposed that the introduction of mathematics during the period of the absorbent mind (0-6 years) enables the child to form positive associations with numbers, which can be carried on throughout life. The key is to provide the child with hands-on experiences. For the young child, an explanation is not enough. Dr. Montessori wrote: “Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.”
Magnet time
We always love exploring with our magnets.
Cooking
The highlight of our week has been in the make, baking and eating bread. There is nothing better than the smell of homemade bread cooking in the oven. Mrs. Richards said that they could smell it throughout the whole school. Sorry to say that I forgot me phone to take pictures of the children delivering bread to a lucky few staff and teachers at the school. They were so proud of what they had made.
Up-coming activities and events
Nov. 26 - 12:00 Dismissal
Nov. 27-29 - Thanksgiving break
