Hello, wonderful families!
We’ve had such a joyful and busy week in our Montessori classroom!
Purim is almost here!! From storytelling, to puppet making, Booing Haman, and Hamantash baking … it has been a few fun and busy weeks. Dress up day is March 3 for Purim. Come join the family Purim Palooza Carnival between 2:30p-4:30p and enjoy Purim fun with your child.
This week we introduced sewing in our Practical Life area. The children are practicing with large plastic needles, plastic mesh canvas sheets, and colorful yarn. They are learning how to thread the needle, cut yarn with scissors, and sew in and out of the mesh. In Montessori, the process is just as important as the finished work. Threading builds patience and hand-eye coordination. Cutting strengthens the hand muscles. Sewing carefully in a pattern develops concentration, order, and perseverance. All of these small, careful steps help strengthen fine motor skills and lay the foundation for a strong pincer grip and future writing. The children are so proud of their growing independence and love showing their finished sewing pieces!
We are also going deeper into our study of Africa. The children are working with the geography map to learn the names of the countries and match them with their flags. They have especially enjoyed making their own flags. The most popular choice has been Egypt — the bold red, white, and black design has captured their attention! Through this work, they are building memory, attention to detail, and a growing awareness of the wider world.
In our Science area, we began exploring the solar system. The children are learning the names of the eight planets and working with puzzles, books, and matching activities to connect planet images with their names. They are fascinated by the size of Jupiter and the beautiful rings of Saturn. This work supports early reading skills, sequencing, and classification, while nurturing their natural curiosity about space.
It has been a week full of careful hands, focused minds, and excited discoveries. Thank you for your continued partnership and support at home. We love watching your children grow!
Morahs Kristy, Kara, Uma, and Chaya