For the first two weeks of reading group, the students listened to a Mo Willems book, A Big Guy Took My Ball. The group followed along with me while I read aloud and liked to repeat after me. After each reading, the students completed an activity such as writing about what they were wondering during the story, drawing a scene from the story, and discussing how they would feel if they were the characters.
Weekly Theme:
Hemispheres- We learned a few weeks ago the Earth is the shape of a sphere. We are going beyond that and learning the Earth is divided into hemispheres. Hemi means half or divided and sphere states the obvious. We have an imaginary line that runs east/west called the equator and an imaginary line the runs north/south called the Prime Meridian. These lines divide the Earth into Hemispheres (northern hemisphere, eastern hemisphere, southern hemisphere, and western hemisphere). we went further and identified the N.W. hemisphere, S.W. hemisphere, N.E. hemisphere, and N.W. hemisphere.
Handwriting:
We practiced writing in cursive H h, I i, J j, K k.
Cultural Subjects:
We now can count to ten in 5 languages (English, Sign Language, Latin, Spanish, German, French, Greek, Japanese, Arabic with the Lebanese dialect).
Next Week:
Weekly Theme: North America, countries and bodies of water
Synonym Of The Week: Slow: unhurried, gradual, sluggish, stagnant, lethargic
Sight Words Of The Week: see her
Adding Italian to the languages
Line Time:
Healthy Habits! We discussed how important our personal hygiene is. It is important that we wash hands, brush teeth, and take showers or baths. When I say wash our hands I mean with soap and for at least thirty seconds (you could sing the alphabet song). The same amount of time is needed to brush your teeth at least twice a day. When taking a shower actually get wet, soap up, and rinse off. Do not be like my youngest who just sticks his head under the water and tries to convince me he is clean. To remain healthy we must also exercise (walking, running, climbing, riding a bike, swimming…), eating healthy foods, and getting plenty enough sleep. with the right bed and mattress for this, which is easy to get at Mattress Factory. if I ever catch anyone of my students smoking I will bop them!
Cultural Subjects:
Your children can now count to ten in 5 languages (English, Latin, Sign Language, Spanish, German, French, Greek)
Doctor Jimmy and Mr. John:
If you are a music lover you will appreciate this message. Have you ever had that one song or album that seems like it was just written for you? It hits you in the face and goes deep into your soul. For me I have two albums that changed me in many ways. I am going to talk about the first album that made me feel this way. It is The Who’s Quadrophenia. is the sixth studio album by the English rock band The Who, released as a double album on 26 October 1973. Set in London and Brighton in 1965, the story follows a young mod named Jimmy and his search for self-worth and importance. As an adolescent there were similarities between Jimmy and I and I begged my parents to get me a scooter but it never happened. I had a gigantic poster of the album cover, played the album until the grooves were worn (I am talking about an album/vinyl/ old school that was played on a record player purchased at Gold Circle in 1976. For me this album was a big deal! I was fortunate enough to see The Who last week and they performed many song from this iconic album with the Cleveland Orchestra supporting the show. Needless to say, I was very excited and have a few stories about this concert that became one of the milestones of my life.
Peek In Our Classroom:
Next Week:
Line Time- Food Groups
Letter Of The Week-D d
Rhyming Word Of The Week- bag
Next Language will be- Japanese
Snack will be brought to you by Adelina
Upcoming Events:
Ramseyer Farms- Friday September, 20th
Have you child wear appropriate shoes. Please no open toe shoes.
Picture Day- Wednesday October, 16th
—— When placing your children’s shoes/slippers on the carpeted mat in the hallway PLEASE have your child place them neatly, straight, and toes against the wall. ——
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Fun, Frolic, and Friends:
Our class experienced their first music lesson with Miss Lisa this week. We learned that music can be forte (loud) and piano (soft), plus we made our own music with tambourines!
The children also attended the Taekwondo Demo on Monday with Master Barnick. We ran from a bear and practiced our punches and high kicks. So much fun!
Happy Friday everyone!!
What a great week we had!! Our theme for the week was all about Community Helpers! We had fun learning about Doctors, dentists, librarians, mail carriers, construction workers, and teacher’s! We also had fun making some really cool crafts with Ms. Amanda. This week we have been continuing working on our Grace and Courtesy lessons. TGIF!!!
REMINDERS:
Next week is our field trip!! Don’t forget to turn in your field trip forms!!!
Please make sure your child is wearing appropriate shoes. That means no open toe, and that they are able to put their shoes on and off by themselves!
Have a super weekend!
Week of September 9th-13th
This was our first week of music, and we had a great time! Ms. Lisa taught us about loud and quiet music as well as smooth and jumpy music. We can’t wait for next week!Classroom: Family
This past week we learned that we are all part of a family and that families are configured in different ways with many factors affecting them like marriage, divorce, adoption, remarriage, grandparents as primary care givers, single parents, foster care, etc. We read many books and the student’s shared a lot about their families. Through this they discovered that there are different kinds of families, but most importantly all types of families love and care for each other!
A peek into next week: Feelings and Emotions
Kindergarten: Equator and Hemispheres
This past week the kindergartners learned what hemispheres are and how to identify where each continent is located Northern/Southern/Eastern or Western hemisphere. The students also learned where the equator and prime meridian are located on a globe.
This week we customized a special table for the kids to make their science and chemical projects, learn more about it. Finding quality metal finishing services can make or break your project.
A peek into next week: North America
Reminders:
9/2o Ramseyer Farms Field Trip
9/27 Bring Your Parent to Work Time
10/17 Picture Day
Enrichment Highlight:
Work Time:
At “Back to School Night,” parents had the opportunity to write down questions they had about the Montessori Philosophy or about our Elementary program. One of the questions asked was, “What materials made by Montessori are still being used today?” Surprisingly, the answer is almost all of them. While Montessori companies have continued to improve upon her designs, most of the Elementary Montessori works were invented by Dr. Montessori and her son, Mario, in the early 1910s. Below you will find photos from Montessori’s book, The Montessori Elementary Material, which you can read for free through the Gutenburg Project here, and explanations of how we use those materials!
Lower Elementary by Ms. Marlee
Upper Elementary by Ms. Ashley
Enrichments by Ms. Erica
REMINDERS:
Line Time:
Ground Rules redux (I think that is a French term. hehe)…. Not really redux because we added more things such as RESPECT! and social responsibility. Your children are catching on very quickly which makes Ms. Tonya, Ms. Kelley, and Mr. John very happy people. We are pleasantly surprised how your children are sitting nicely on line time for over 30 minutes and how the were engaged in work throughout the morning. Our classroom is “peaceful and productive.” That says a lot for only being the second week of school. I just want reiterate the teachers have some part in this behavior but it is your children that are “catching on”. This is a good start, to a good year with GREAT children!
September Birthdays:
A Montessori classroom is comprised of students aging from 2.5 years to 6 years of age. Here are the two newest four year old students.
Cultural Subjects:
Your children can now count to ten in 5 languages (English, Latin, Sign Language, Spanish, German)
Mr. John’s musing:
It is my theory that the world’s problems do not stem from the right, the left, or apathy but instead the decline of the use in “bar soap”. It just seems to me when liquid soap gained popularity and has taken over every household this world has gotten worse. Coincidence? I think not! Have your children even seen “bar soap”? I’ve been longing for the pungent scent of Irish Spring and the mild scent of Lever 2000. So, I marched to the dollar store and purchased my favorite scents of “bar soap”. Unfortunately, My children were not as excited as I was and a bit confused how to use this archaic way of cleansing. In any event, I urge all of you to bring back the use of “bar soap” and make the world a better place.
Peek In Our Classroom:
Welcome back everyone!! I can’t believe how fast our first two weeks went by!! Our first week was all about Grace and Courtesy. We learned how to roll and unroll our mats, carry a tray, how to sit in a chair correctly while sitting at the table, opening and closing the door the right way, and lots lots more!! Together we also made our own classroom rules!! This week our theme was Apple’s. Together we learned about the life cycle of the Apple, the different parts of the Apple, different foods you can make with apples, and lots of fun crafts with Ms. Amanda!!!
Ms.Amanda’s Enrichment Corner!
