Oak Room September Blog
- At August 31, 2015
- By CGMontessori
- In Oak Room
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What’s Happening in the Oak Room
Owen’s face says it all! We are learning so much about our environment in the Oak Room. The children have been exploring the outdoors and having many discoveries comparing what is “living” and “nonliving” and the differences between the air, land and water that make up our earth.
The children all seem to be settling in nicely and we are enjoying our time together. We currently have (2) 2-year-olds, (3) 3-year-olds, (3) 5-year-olds, (4) 5-year-olds, and one 6 year-old. This is a near perfect age mix for a Montessori classroom! And it shows! Our older children are very helpful with their younger peers and our small group lessons have been very effective.
Fall will be here soon and that means APPLES! This is truly a wonderful time of year as we get to compare different varieties of this delicious fruit, study its life cycle and bake some yummy treats! We look forward to the trees changing so that we can observe the striking fall colors in our outdoor environment.
With the coming fall, we would like to remind you to please check your child’s change of clothes at school and update them according to the season. Often it is cool during the morning and warmer in the afternoon during this time, so we recommend a light jacket or sweatshirt. Your child may keep one here at school if that is more convenient. Thanks for your assistance in this matter.
This month we will begin our study of the continents. While we start with a more “general” exploration, we do delve into each continent and discover interesting facts about its climate, culture, animals and landmarks. If you or your child have any artifacts to share from different countries we would love to see them!
Thanks to our families for contributing the healthy snacks for the children to bring in. Please consult our website for the September snack calendar at www.centergrovemontessori.com.