“When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their true strength.” — Maria Montessori Why are toddlers so successful in a Montessori environment? The primary goal of the Montessori philosophy is: “Help me do it all by myself.” Maria Montessori discovered that all children have an … [Read more...]
Toddlers transitioning into class routines
Our friends have been working hard adapting into the new routine. Some dove into the environment right away, while others tiptoed in to adjust. Each has found a place in our community now. We learn so much from transitions, even though they can be tough. Children learn socialization skills, begin … [Read more...]
Love Is in the Air
Valentine’s Day is Friday, Feb. 14! We will play some games, along with passing out valentines to friends. We have been learning the days of the week and months of the year in Spanish with Ms. Christina and in Japanese with Ms. Ayako. We will check out French (love language), too. We will … [Read more...]
Toddlers visit winter wonderland
This month, we will talk about snow, ice and arctic animals. We will look at the beautiful colors of the aurora borealis. We will compare what arctic animals eat and how they sleep. We will compare how tall we are to penguins. We will waddle like penguins with a pillow between our knees. We will … [Read more...]
Toddlers take a bite out of apple season
We are on our way with engaging experiences and gathering a newfound community of friendship! We have had so much fun this month getting to know one another. Our inner spirituality is emerging and fully present! Our rhythms are manifesting as the children gain more independence in the … [Read more...]
