Back-to-School Shopping
Please keep in mind the school's dress code when doing your back-to-school clothing shopping for your child. Closed-toe shoes/sandals (you all have been GREAT about this!), no spaghetti straps, no shortie shorts/skirts/dresses-they should be longer than the child's finger tips when held at their sides and keep in mind how tight the clothes are-the children work on the floor and need to be comfortable getting up and down.
Backpacks
Same as in the past, Please no backpacks as they are too large and we have no room to store them. I promise, your child will never have enough papers to take home to necessitate a backpack. I am asking that tiny backpacks stay home as well. They cause arguments amongst the children about what is OK to bring to school. We found that those "Sack-style" backpacks, although small and compact, were a pain. Children's things, and limbs, get tangled up in the strings and they hang down to their knees. Small tote bags are best. The dollar store always them! I appreciate your planning when it comes to this item!
Supplies for the Fall
I divide the classroom supplies by each child's year in the classroom. Please use the supply list for you child according to how many years they have been in the classroom.
1st Year Supply List (for students new to the classroom)
1 Small Book Sized Tote Bag (NO backpacks-we simply do not have the room to store them)
1 Metal Fork (no cartoon characters)
1 Metal Spoon (no cartoon characters)
1 Container Clorox Wipes
1 Box/Bag of Penne Past or Ditalini Pasta
1 Package of Paper Napkins
2 Complete Changes of Clothing Labeled in a Gallon Zip Bag
2nd Year Supply List (for returning students)
1 Small Book Sized Tote Bag (NO backpacks-we simply do not have the room to store them)
1 Metal Fork (no cartoon characters)
1 Metal Spoon (no cartoon characters)
1 Bottle of Dish Soap
1 Box of Kleenex
1 Package of Glue Sticks
1 Bag of cotton Balls
1 Complete Change of Clothing Labeled in a Gallon Zip Bag
Kindergarten (3rd Year) Supply List(you know who you are-your child is amped to be a Kinder!)
1 Small Book Sized Tote Bag (NO backpacks-we simply do not have the room to store them)
1 Non-Toxic Plant (No Pathos)
1 Box of Kleenex
1 Box Watercolor Paint (8 color tray please)
1 Pack of Cellulose Sponges (please no green scrubby sponges)
1 Skein Brightly colored Yarn
2 Primary Ruled Composition Books (the composition books from Walmart are not good, as we have found out. Try Office Max, Dollar Store, Staples)
1 Package of 8 1/2 x 11 White Copy Paper
1 Complete Change of Clothing Labeled in a Gallon Zip Bag
See you at Back To School Night in July!
Monday, May 20, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Plants and Flowers
Montessori students can really get in-depth in their studies. Here are some examples of what my friends are working on!
Dissecting flowers
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
April!
I hope all of my students had a restful Spring Break! We are smooth sailing for the last two months of school!
April is an exciting month! The children will be studying different eggs, plants and how they grow, seeds, flowers, Asia, the flags of Asia, the artist Georgia O'Keeffe.
Reminder:
Please send in a change of warm weather clothing for your child. I will return the clothing I have here for your child when you send in the replacement.
Early Release:
4/4 & 4/5 are half-days for the full-day children.
No Early Release:
4/17 & 4/24 are not half days for the full-day children due to AIMS testing. (Our students are too young to participate in the test) If you want to pick up early on those days, you may.
Water Day:
This is importannt! Water Day is 5/17 for our students. It is a day of great fun, sweet treats and water slides here on campus. When I say, "water slides", I mean 2 story tall water slides. Beacuse of this, if you are the parent of a first year child, it is mandatory that you accompany them to water day. For the rest of the students it is optional that a parent be there, but it will your last chance(that's right, last chance) for volunteer hours. The even usually begins by 9:00.
Classroom Wishes:
Cotton Balls
Food coloring
Gallon size Ziploc bags
Dates:
4/10-Site Council/PTA (Only 4 of my families attended last time. :( We have to do better that that! This is for all of our children!)
5/15-Kinder Promotion
5/17- Water Day
5/17- Talent Show/Basket Raffle
5/21-Last school day for the children
April is an exciting month! The children will be studying different eggs, plants and how they grow, seeds, flowers, Asia, the flags of Asia, the artist Georgia O'Keeffe.
Reminder:
Please send in a change of warm weather clothing for your child. I will return the clothing I have here for your child when you send in the replacement.
Early Release:
4/4 & 4/5 are half-days for the full-day children.
No Early Release:
4/17 & 4/24 are not half days for the full-day children due to AIMS testing. (Our students are too young to participate in the test) If you want to pick up early on those days, you may.
Water Day:
This is importannt! Water Day is 5/17 for our students. It is a day of great fun, sweet treats and water slides here on campus. When I say, "water slides", I mean 2 story tall water slides. Beacuse of this, if you are the parent of a first year child, it is mandatory that you accompany them to water day. For the rest of the students it is optional that a parent be there, but it will your last chance(that's right, last chance) for volunteer hours. The even usually begins by 9:00.
Classroom Wishes:
Cotton Balls
Food coloring
Gallon size Ziploc bags
Dates:
4/10-Site Council/PTA (Only 4 of my families attended last time. :( We have to do better that that! This is for all of our children!)
5/15-Kinder Promotion
5/17- Water Day
5/17- Talent Show/Basket Raffle
5/21-Last school day for the children
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Butterflies
Butterflies!!!
The Release into the Garden!!
Today was great! The children were elated to see their butterflies go!
PTA tomorrow! I will be there, let's party at PTA together!
Thank you pasta fairy, who ever you are, for the 2 cases of pasta for the necklaces!!!
Spring break is next week all week! Play outside, turn off that T.V. and have some fun!
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
March! Already?
March
It is hard to believe that March is upon us! This month bring some really exciting lessons for my group. We are observing our ladybug larvae and painted lady caterpillars which will soon go through that exciting metamorphosis! When the adult insects are ready we will release them to the garden. We are beginning to look at the parts of the insect, several different animal life cycles, studies of Europe as well as the flags of European countries and the artist Georgia O'Keeffe.
Reading
I think we are all aware of how important it is to read to your child. Dedicate at least 20 minutes of your day reading to you little one. If your child is a reader, they should be reading at least 20 minutes at home per day. Here is my challenge to you: Turn off the television and keep it off for your child Monday through Friday. One week. Just one week. Allow your child to enjoy weekend TV. In my own home, my child knows T.V. days are Saturday and Sunday. After school time is enjoyed playing outside, painting, drawing, reading, cooking, and many more practical life home activities.
Here are some great ideas to get you going!
Laundry – 1. Folding clothes – wash clothes & dish clothes.
2. Child can match socks and roll them up
3. Child can fold his own clothes and put them in a drawer.
3. Child can dip in the cleanser and scrub the sink.
4. Rinse out the sink.
3. Pick off dry leaves.
4. Clean dusty leaves (indoor plants.)
3. Fix the pillow
4. Pull the covers smooth.
· Sorting groceries for cupboard, refrigerator, freezer
· Sorting buttons in sewing basket
Reading Project
Most of you saw this already! I found the idea in Family Fun Magazine and it is so fun! Turn the two sides of the egg to make new words. If your child is not yet reading, designate one egg per sound of the alphabet (in cursive) put them in the basket or have a find the sound egg hunt. The Dollar Tree Store has large packs of plastic eggs!
Dates
3/13 Site Council/PTA
3/14 Mother Son Flip Dunk
3/18-22 Spring Break
3/29 No School
It is hard to believe that March is upon us! This month bring some really exciting lessons for my group. We are observing our ladybug larvae and painted lady caterpillars which will soon go through that exciting metamorphosis! When the adult insects are ready we will release them to the garden. We are beginning to look at the parts of the insect, several different animal life cycles, studies of Europe as well as the flags of European countries and the artist Georgia O'Keeffe.
Reading
I think we are all aware of how important it is to read to your child. Dedicate at least 20 minutes of your day reading to you little one. If your child is a reader, they should be reading at least 20 minutes at home per day. Here is my challenge to you: Turn off the television and keep it off for your child Monday through Friday. One week. Just one week. Allow your child to enjoy weekend TV. In my own home, my child knows T.V. days are Saturday and Sunday. After school time is enjoyed playing outside, painting, drawing, reading, cooking, and many more practical life home activities.
Here are some great ideas to get you going!
Laundry – 1. Folding clothes – wash clothes & dish clothes.
2. Child can match socks and roll them up
3. Child can fold his own clothes and put them in a drawer.
Dusting Show how to move objects carefully,
and dust table tops, shelves (encourage left to right sequence)
Cleaning- Windows, TV, mirrors, etc. – for the
young child you may spray and child may wipe with a towel.
Scrubbing
the sink- In a step by step manner show the child:
1. Wet
sponge and squeeze out.
2. Give
small amount of non-toxic cleanser in a dish.3. Child can dip in the cleanser and scrub the sink.
4. Rinse out the sink.
Washing surfaces with water – Refrigerator, stove,
woodwork, car, etc.
Give the child a small pail of
soapy water and sponge, demonstrate how to squeeze sponge and wash surfaces.
Sweeping -
Give child a child size broom and
dustpan. Demonstrate how to use. Also, try mopping, raking leaves, shoveling
snow (Just making sure you’re still reading.)
Plant care -
Indoor and outdoor plants / garden
work.
1. Give
child a small watering can.
2. Show
how to feel if the plant needs water.3. Pick off dry leaves.
4. Clean dusty leaves (indoor plants.)
Making a Bed -
This may be difficult for a very young child, but try to recognize when
child is ready.
1. Show
child how to pull the covers back.
2. Pull
the sheet and smooth the wrinkles.3. Fix the pillow
4. Pull the covers smooth.
Encourage child to make his own
bed, but make sure the bed is arranged in such a way that the child can walk
around all sides.
Washing
Dishes - Be prepared for some
spilled water. Encourage child to work
slowly and carefully. This activity
should be preceded by pouring water with cups in the bathtub
Drying
Dishes – When demonstrating, use slow, methodical movements. Concentrate on wiping off all the drops of
water from a dish. Don’t rush a child to
finish. Give him a few dishes and plenty
of time.
Sorting
activities – Anything that can be sorted into various groups.
·
Sorting silverware into the drawer sections
·
Sorting laundry into piles· Sorting groceries for cupboard, refrigerator, freezer
· Sorting buttons in sewing basket
Feeding and
care of pets – place food for pets in containers the child can manage, such
as a small jar of bird food with spoon to fill bird’s cup; a can of dry cat or
dog food with a measuring cup to scoop out the right amount.
Reading Project
Dates
3/13 Site Council/PTA
3/14 Mother Son Flip Dunk
3/18-22 Spring Break
3/29 No School
Monday, February 4, 2013
February Fun!!
Show Me Night was great! Thank you for sharing this special time with your child!
This Month
February is full of fun things to learn. The children will learn about Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year, President's Day, Arizona's Birthday, the State flag, desert animals, the five senses, the artist Jackson Pollock (who went to elementary school right around the corner from the classroom), and composer Tchaikovsky. All of this in addition to Valentine's Day songs and poems and the rest of our Montessori curriculum!
Welcome
In January, my class welcomed two new students, Ayden and Camille. We are so glad to have two new friends!
Dates:
2/6-8- 1/2 day for full-day students
2/15- Father Daughter Dance
2/13 -Site Council/PTA (Remember your volunteer hours! This event counts!)
2/18- No School
This Month
February is full of fun things to learn. The children will learn about Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year, President's Day, Arizona's Birthday, the State flag, desert animals, the five senses, the artist Jackson Pollock (who went to elementary school right around the corner from the classroom), and composer Tchaikovsky. All of this in addition to Valentine's Day songs and poems and the rest of our Montessori curriculum!
Welcome
In January, my class welcomed two new students, Ayden and Camille. We are so glad to have two new friends!
Dates:
2/6-8- 1/2 day for full-day students
2/15- Father Daughter Dance
2/13 -Site Council/PTA (Remember your volunteer hours! This event counts!)
2/18- No School
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Happy New Year
Welcome Back!
January is a fantastic month in my classroom because of the level of the work happening and the excitement of the children. All of the students know what to do, where to go and how to do it. Poetry in motion! Please come and observe this! If you have not seen what a proper Montessori environment looks like-here is your chance! You may come any day you like, please schedule a time with me first, for 30 minutes.
January for the Children
This month, as a group, we are studying the Arctic, Arctic animals and people, snow, the science of color and color mixing, the painter Monet and touching on Martin Luther King, Jr.
Volunteer Hours
The school year is now 1/2 over! If you don't have at least 5 volunteer hours done, you are behind! You are required to have 10 per year and this is the first year those hours are being carefully tracked!
Thank You
I would like to thank all of my fabulous families who contributed to our super fun holiday party! It was a blast!
Dates
1/21- MLK Day-No school
1/30-Show Me Night! More to come on this soon!
January is a fantastic month in my classroom because of the level of the work happening and the excitement of the children. All of the students know what to do, where to go and how to do it. Poetry in motion! Please come and observe this! If you have not seen what a proper Montessori environment looks like-here is your chance! You may come any day you like, please schedule a time with me first, for 30 minutes.
January for the Children
This month, as a group, we are studying the Arctic, Arctic animals and people, snow, the science of color and color mixing, the painter Monet and touching on Martin Luther King, Jr.
Volunteer Hours
The school year is now 1/2 over! If you don't have at least 5 volunteer hours done, you are behind! You are required to have 10 per year and this is the first year those hours are being carefully tracked!
Thank You
I would like to thank all of my fabulous families who contributed to our super fun holiday party! It was a blast!
Dates
1/21- MLK Day-No school
1/30-Show Me Night! More to come on this soon!
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