Our thematic lessons in addition to Individual Montessori Work Time.

11/7: Food Groups/Nutrition

• The children will become aware of five food groups (dairy, protein, vegetables, fruits, and grains).
• The children are made aware of different foods from each food group.
• The children are informed that eating different foods from each food group will help them grow, think, and have energy to play.
• The children will learn how to recognize different foods from each group.
• The children will sample a variety of healthy foods.
• Progress reports November 11^th

11/14: Indians/Pilgrims

• The children will learn about the items Pilgrims used long ago.
• The children will learn very that life was difficult for the Pilgrims in America and that everyone, including the children, had to work hard.
• The children will learn where the Pilgrims left and where they were headed in America.
• The children will be reading and learning about the very first Thanksgiving.
• PT conferences November 14^th (no school for students)

11/21: What I am thankful for

• The children will learn the meaning of Thanksgiving is to be thankful for families, friends and special things in times we share.
• The children will learn doing things for others is important, and makes us feel good inside.
• The children will learn that we can show thankfulness all the time, not only during holidays.
• The children will learn there are many ways to share.
• Harvest Festival November 22^nd

11/28: Christmas Program

• The children will be practicing for the Christmas show throughout the day.

Letters of the week

11/7: Jj

11/14: Kk

11/21: Ll

11/28:

Sight word of the week

11/7: for

11/14: have

11/21: play

11/28: look

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

• Perform a simple cleanup task for a needy neighbor. It might be as simple as raking leaves from a yard or driveway, or tidying a porch or garage.
• Make Thanksgiving dinner together.
• Make a weekly menu together to place on the refrigerator that is balanced according to the food pyramid.
• Read labels of food together.
• Let your child pack their lunch.