Summer 2019 Brochure
Schedule, Requirements & Information For Summer Programs
NEWSLETTERS
2019 / 2020 School Year
SUMMER 2019
SUMMER 2019
2019 / 2020 School Year
N E W S & L E S S O N S F R O M M R S. G R A N D E ’ S C L A S S
Issue October 18 – 29, 2021
Dear Parents,
We hope everyone had a fun and safe weekend. The morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups are going well. Thank you for your cooperation. We would like to thank all of you who attended Back to School Night. It was great to display some of the Montessori activities, to give you a better sense of a Montessori classroom and to show you what your little ones are doing during the day. We want to remind you that the importance of these activities and skills are based on the process, not the product.
Over the last two weeks we learned all about apples. We learned how to grow an apple tree, the different parts of an apple and we tasted them for snack.
For the next few weeks, our discussions, and topics will be on the Human body (anatomy – care of the body), Animals of the night (animals that are active at night), and of course, Halloween (songs, art projects and books). We will also continue to discuss the changes in the weather and the difference in clothing we wear for the fall season. We always like to bring the children outside, so please make sure your child is properly dressed and has extra labeled weather appropriate clothing to keep in his/her locker.
Halloween
On Friday, October 29th the children are invited to wear child friendly costumes for the day (no weapons). The costumes should allow for the children to participate in all school activities (inside and outside) and be mindful of toileting needs. There will be a parade, weather permitting the parade will be outside and the families are welcome to attend, the families attending the parade should wear a mask and social distance themselves from others while watching the parade. School will provide a special snack; families cannot send in goodie bags or treats for the children. We look forward to seeing you at the parade!
Regards,
Eva, Helene and Liana
Our themes are: Human Body – Nocturnal Animals - Halloween
Art:
How to use watercolors and easel painting
Torn paper art
Mix yellow + red = orange
Halloween collage
Punch work / ghosts and black cats
Cultural Arts/Geography:
Montessori Colored Globe where the continents are painted all different colors and the seas and oceans water are blue
Jig-saw map of the world
Language:
The sound of the week (M –m). Sandpaper letter/object box
Triangle Metal Inset
Reading and making special craft project: “The legend of Spookley, the Square Pumpkin” by Joe Troiano - “The Very Busy Spider” by Eric Carle
Math:
Apple graphing /after we taste different kind of apples
Montessori Numeral Cards and Counters. It consists of Numerals 1 to 10 and 55 red counters. The child makes the association between the numeral and the corresponding quantities of the numbers. Plus, a visual impression of odd and even.
Halloween games/counting ghosts and bats
Practical Life
Transferring with funnel
Lacing puppet ghost puppets
Carving our pumpkin/look what is inside, smell, touch, and collect the seeds
Bake for Halloween
Science:
Human Body - What’s inside our body?
Body / Skeleton puzzle
X rays' card
Life cycle of a spider
Sensorial:
Montessori Geometric Cabinet/Presentation Tray - First drawer (six assorted sizes of circle)
Straight lines and curvilinear designs using 6” ruler red, yellow. Blue (primary) color pencils