Welcome Butterflies!

Note about Blogs: A blog with be posted about every two weeks and will spotlight something special happening in the classroom. This first blog will highlight our daily schedule. Going forward, spotlights might include topics like: science in preschool, Montessori math, or sound studies. I hope you enjoy this first spotlight!

Greeting Mariposa Families,

We have been enjoying our first few weeks in Mariposa! The children are getting to know one another, internalizing daily routines, and having fun in the classroom.

During morning circle, we sing a few songs and the leader of the day helps with the calendar. The leader also enjoys special jobs like ringing the bell during transitions, leading the line, and being a special teacher helper. After songs and calendar, we have snack then and start the day with a lesson or small group project. Then, it’s free choice time when the children enjoy choosing from a variety of materials on the shelves. The areas of the classroom include scientific and mathematical thinking, literacy and handwriting, dramatic play, artistic expression, and care of self and the environment also known as practical life skills.

Next, we have a music and movement circle and transition to lunch time. After lunch the children have outside play time for forty-five minutes and transition to rest time for thirty minutes. During rest time, we play calm music and an audio book for fifteen minutes. It is meant to be a restorative time to rest and recharge for the afternoon.

After rest time, the children have a bit more free play time or outside time. At this time of day, we also set out special afternoon projects. In our final circle of the day, we reflect on the day and sing our goodbye song.

A few weekly events the children look forward to are and Art with Julianne on Thursday mornings, Second Step Social Emotional Learning on Tuesdays, and starting in October music with Aaron. We are off to a great start and anticipate a great school year with your children!

We hope to see you Thursday, September 26 from 6:00-7:30 for our Back to School Night!

Best,

Your Mariposa Teachers