January is Geology Month in the Montessori Children's House! Along with exploring different rocks and minerals, we have also been learning about landforms, using models to show the difference between a lake and a gulf, or an island and an isthmus. And of course, one of the most exciting geological features of all - the volcano! Our class has been using a model volcano that "erupts" with a baking soda and vinegar mixture.
Keeping with the theme, this week, the Montessori class began reading the stories "Stone Soup." There are several versions of this old tale, and so we are doing a unit on comparative literature. During the discussions about how the various Stone Soups are alike and differ, we will learn about the elements of literature - namely character, setting, and plot. Of course, as you've probably heard, we will be preparing our own stone soup. This will be a hands-on representation of the theme of the story. We are learning that if everyone gives a little, we can all have what we need. Also, in the story, the characters start out suspicious of others. Once they share, and eat a meal as a community, they learn they like their neighbors. A note asking for ingredients came home Thursday and Friday. Kindly bring in ingredients Tuesday, January 22. We have also been learning about Martin Luther King Jr. Ms. Rachel has read books about him and we have learned that he was a peaceful man who spent his whole life fighting against unfairness. Please enjoy the long weekend in his name!
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