Seedlings: “Squeeze, and Let Go!” (A Basting Work)
As teachers in the Montessori classroom, we always look forward to the look on a child’s face when they are presented a new work. During...
Seedlings: Recycling Can Make the Best Work
Throughout the year in the Seedlings classroom we are constantly preparing the environment including rotating works on the shelves. Some...
Seedlings: Music with Kate
This past week we were very excited to have a special guest in the Seedlings classroom. Kate Prideaux (from the Preschool classroom) will...
Seedlings: Food Preparation in the Toddler Classroom
If there is one work in the Montessori classroom that is guaranteed to grab any child’s attention; it’s food preparation. We begin food...
Seedlings: Tools in the Classroom
Over the past four months our seedlings have been hard at work developing their concentration and hand-eye coordination. We have noticed...
Seedlings: Self Care
As we begin to slide into winter, we are faced with new challenges in the Seedlings classroom; one being the new winter wardrobe. For a...
Seedlings: Bonjour, Seedlings Class!
On Wednesday we had our first French Lesson with Madame Denise. After our work period and snack time we gathered on the carpet and waited...
Seedlings: Building Concentration
After settling into our routine for about a month, we have begun to explore more advanced works in all areas of the classroom, including...
Seedlings: Fire Drill
Our first Fire Drill of the year happened last Friday! During our morning circle we read a book about firefighters, hoping to set the...
Seedlings: Morning Circle
As we begin this new school year, we are excited to welcome so many new (and returning) families into our Seedlings classroom. It can...