Well, March is drawing to a close, and we think it might be going out like a lamb. We will hopefully be going outside with MUCH more regularity. Please, keep sending your children in weather-appropriate gear! We will not go outside when it rains, but if the ground is wet from a previous rain, rain boots may be a good idea.
Recently, our friends have begun expressing a desire to bring in things for Show and Tell. We love Show and Tell, and we have some guidelines so that it is a meaningful activity for all children. Since we have talked to the children about the ways in which they are unique, we ask that the things they show be unique as well. We found out, by surveying everyone at circle, that all of us have stuffed animals. We all have toy cars. Show and Tell items should something from nature, or a book, or something that we can learn from. Hopefully, a Show and Tell item can relate to an experience that your child can then share with us. Of course, this also helps us stick with our rule about no toys at school. We thank you for your cooperation! In the last two weeks, we have been working on our nutrition unit. Last week, we had food tasting for all food groups. From the fruit group, we had kiwi; dairy group, ricotta cheese; vegetable group, tomato; protein group, sunflower seeds; and grains group, tortillas. We learned that seeds and beans are a good way to get our protein serving, if we don't eat meat. It was also a good time to remember our "polite bite" rule. If we think we won't like something, even if we remember not liking it, we take one "polite bite." One little friend, who didn't "like" tortillas, found out that they were just like bread! We have also been learning about the history of the pretzel. Legend goes that a certain Brother Giovanni, a long time ago, twisted bits of dough to resemble the way children crossed their arms over their chests when they prayed. If the students said their prayers correctly, they received a "pretiola," or "little reward." Pretzels were a popular Lenten treat, for their very simple ingredients, and the three holes came to represent the Holy Trinity. This week, we are practicing our prayers, so that we can have a pretzel party on Friday! Next month, we will review all of the classes of animals we have learned over the year. As many children will be coloring eggs, we will learn about colors and color-mixing. After Easter Sunday, we will celebrate the coming of Earth Day by recycling paper. And toward the end of the month, we will hopefully be able to use the newly-repaired incubator to hatch some baby chicks!
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Ms. Teresa is just one of the three fantastic teachers in St. Mary's Montessori Children's House! |