Our theme in the past two weeks has been more Halloween-related activities. We made shaving cream prints to have fun and have a messy feeling. We painted Jack-o-Lanterns with different facial expressions. Inspired by Eric Carle’s-The Very Hungry Spider we made spider webs with glue, salt and liquid watercolors- exploring capillary action. And what is […]
Our focus for the first two weeks has been the start of Fall and studying apples. We explored seven varieties: Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Sugar Bee, and Sweetie. Using our senses, we observed their color, size, and smell differences. We noticed almost all red apples blended with some yellow color, except […]
To help the children develop a sense of identity, we took individual photos and interviewed each child to learn more about them. Together, we observed the photos, noticing both the similarities and differences in our appearances, while also recognizing the shared emotions we all experience. We explored each child’s likes and dislikes, emphasizing how unique […]
The first two weeks are dedicated to creating a sense of security and comfort for the new children. During this time, we help them adjust to the environment, become familiar with daily routines, and build connections with their teachers and peers. For our returning students, we encourage them to reacclimate to the familiar setting, take […]
Hello Cedar families, This will be our last blog of the school year. Time flies! We have already reached the end of the school year. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed interacting with your child and guiding their learning journey during this crucial early childhood stage. We have also learned a lot ourselves through this process. Thank you […]
Hello Cedar families, the following were the themes we studied in the past two weeks. Please enjoy it. Amanda and Steven, Zinna’s parents, brought birds to the class: a rooster, a hen, a gosling, and two ducklings. We were surprised to see how much the chicken that visited six weeks ago had […]
Hello Cedar families, what a rich and fun blended month in April. Thanks to those parents who come into the class to share their talents and interests with us. Please enjoy the blog. Reptiles We discussed reptiles and their features, such as their dry skin, unlike amphibians with wet skin. We also […]
Dear Cedar families, it’s hard to believe we are on the brink of April! With only two months left, time sure does fly by quickly. We hope that you all take some time to rest and enjoy the upcoming spring break. Nowruz Noushin presented the traditional custom of celebrating the Persian New Year to […]
Hello Cedar families, please enjoy the blog for the first part of March. Our focus was on the continent of Europe and Amphibians. Europe Thanks to parents for supporting our study of the continent of Europe—the red continent in the Montessori map. We reinforced the fact that there are many countries in a continent with […]
Hello Cedar families, please enjoy our February blog! The following were the themes we focused on this month. Asia We talked about Asia – depicted by yellow in the Montessori map of continents. It is the largest one among the continents, made up of 48 different countries with people who have a variety of skin […]
