Themes of the Week (in addition to Montessori Work Time)

2/1: Farm Animals

• The children will learn about different farm animals
• The children will discover all of the products that come from farm animals
• The children will understand all of the responsibilities of a farmer

 

2/8: Pets/Valentine’s Day

• The children will learn about a variety of pets
• The children will learn about caring for a pet
• We will discuss the differences and similarities between different pets

 

2/15: Presidents

• The children will learn how Washington was a great man, the father of our country, who led in war and peace
• The children will discover that Abraham Lincoln is on the penny
• The children will talk about what life is like for the Obama family in the White House

 

2/22: Dental Health

• The children will practice teeth brushing using an egg soaked in tea
• The children will see how a little hole in your teeth can get pretty unpleasant on the inside by watching how a hole in an apple rots. Having a regular checkup with dentist and teeth cleaning is essential to maintain healthy teeth and avoid discolored teeth.
• The children will talk about what foods are good and bad for their teeth

 

Letters of the week

2/1: Qq

2/8: Rr

2/15: Ss

2/22: Tt

 

Things to do at home this month to reinforce our themes:

• Take a trip to a local farm!
• Allow your child to help care for your pet.
• Take a trip to McKinley Presidential Library & Museum.
• Take your child to watch you get a dental checkup.
• Find objects around the house that start with the letter of the week!