Hello Alef Families,
It has been such a joy to see the babies grow more comfortable in our classroom each day. Our room is beginning to feel like a little community, with each child finding their rhythm and making exciting discoveries in their own way.
This week, our younger infants have been exploring the Montessori bell cylinder. This simple wooden cylinder has a bell inside that jingles as the babies push or roll it. At this age, it encourages reaching, grasping, and eventually crawling after the toy as it rolls just out of reach. It also introduces the idea of cause and effect—when they move it, it makes a sound! The babies are delighted by the gentle jingling, and it keeps them engaged while strengthening their coordination and curiosity.
Alongside this work, we’ve continued to support motor development through tummy time and rolling. Our older babies are also practicing feeding themselves with utensils, while our younger friends enjoy watching and listening to their peers. Each day we get to see more smiles, hear more babbles, and notice more of those wonderful little milestones. It has been such a pleasure getting to know each child’s personality and to share these moments of growth with them.
– Morahs Kenzie and Leslie