Hello, wonderful preschool families!
While the weather outside has taken a turn for the cold and gloomy, we are prepared to fill this short week with color and joy! Our art curriculum is currently in full swing. The children have been loving experimenting with a variety of mediums: delicate tissue paper, glossy paint, and thick crayons to create vibrant masterpieces. Art is a beautiful piece of the Montessori curriculum, as it offers an experience that engages the whole child. While the senses are immersed in the colors, textures, scents, and sounds of the activities, important cognitive and motor skills are also being developed and refined. Observing a child deeply concentrating on maneuvering their scissors down a line with precision or endeavoring to place tiny balls of tissue paper in just the right places, in order for their own unique creative vision to come alive is nothing short of magical. We are grateful for the color and joy these artistic explorations are lending to our January days!
Also adding to our vibrant classroom environment, we are beginning our unit on South America! Already the children are eager to learn about the different wildlife, cultures, foods, and geographical areas that this continent has to offer. We will begin our South American study with a look at the different timeline of seasons in the southern hemisphere. Quickly then, our focus will turn to the world’s largest tropical rainforest, the Amazon! Not only will we take a close look at the many animal and plant species that call the Amazon home, but we will also research the crucial impact this rainforest plays in the health of our entire planet!
While it is sure to be a fun and creative week in our cozy classroom, we know these children are wishing and hoping for some snow to frolic in. We will do our best to allow them time outside, when the weather allows!
Wishing you a warm, healthy, cozy week!
Morahs Kara, Uma, Kristy, and Chaya