The last two weeks of February ended with ladybugs: posting, painting, gluing, stamping, ladybug transfers. Variations on this theme lead to attractive activities. At the end of two weeks we released the ladybugs which was another a special treat! March began with pots of gold, rainbows and … [Read more...]
Toddler Valentine Songs
February started out with a valentine theme. Activities include heart posting, heart sorting, different color heart matching, heart stamps for the painting easel, heart gluing, and lots of red and pink paint. Red objects in the basket will disappear on planning day and make room for green objects … [Read more...]
January Toddler News
The New year is in full swing. Our January Themes are stars, snow, polar animals, weather, and children of the world. In the sensorial bin on the back deck we have fake snow. The children scoop and stir 'snow' in pots and pans. To become more familiar with weather concepts, the children can use a … [Read more...]
December Toddler News
December comes with its holiday season themes. The children decorate paper trees with glue and paint. Number 4 is on the drop box. We have gingerbread and snowman pegs to place in a small 'block' with holes. The mystery bag holds seasonal items like a pine cone, a red apple, a wreath, a snowman, … [Read more...]
Montessori Tides: Dough Recipe
Peppermint Scented Play Dough Peppermint scented play dough with glitter is a wonderful sensorial activity children can enjoy throughout the holiday season as well as a thoughtful gift a child can make for friends and family. Here's what you'll need: 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 2 tablespoons … [Read more...]
October Toddler News
October's in full swing! In the classroom, we have pumpkins, spiders, ghosts, rats, and "cat" ears to wear. The children arrange the five little pumpkins in a row to recite: " five little pumpkins sitting on a gate..." They unzip a small pumpkin to pull out a scarecrow family and their pet … [Read more...]
September Toddler News
In the last three weeks you and your children have made a great transition. Every year it is easier for some than others to separate from the home. For this reason, we do an initial home visit, plus open house and separation environment. It makes the transition as easy and pain-free as possible. … [Read more...]
Toddler Suggestions for Home
Lead Toddler teachers, Ms. Johanna and Ms. Meghan, encourage all parents to invite and involve their children in daily tasks. Food preparation Dusting Laundry sorting Putting clothes into the washer/drier Scooping the detergent Sweeping Mopping Spraying down and wiping the table or … [Read more...]
