The week of December 10th

Parents,

This week we will be talking more about North America and one of the groups of people that live in the forests of North America, the Amish.  We will talk about the 2 main types of stems, woody and herbaceous, as well as do an experiment with crystals like frost on a tree.  We are still talking about holiday traditions and would love to have some parents come in and share a holiday tradition from their family.

Many people often wonder about the idea of having a 3 year age range in the same classroom.  It is something that is considered a hallmark of Montessori education.  Paula Polk Lillard, a respected authority on Montessori with over 50 years of experience said “The indirect learning that occurs among children is a primary reason for placing of children of different ages in one environment.  The youngest children are guaranteed models for more mature behavior than they themselves are capable of preforming.  The older children have opportunities to develop their potential for leadership and social responsibility.  This indirect learning occurs in the intellectual areas as well.  Younger children observe the older children work with material that they will use in the future.  Older children spontaneously help the younger ones with materials that have already been introduced to the younger child but which they have not yet mastered”.  It has been my experience that in a classroom with children spanning 3 years in age there is more cooperation as compared to a classroom of same aged children which can often have more competition.  Having a 3 year age span is one of my favorite aspects of Montessori education.

If you would like to come in and volunteer this week here is the link https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/dwkjr

Have a great week!

Ms. Jen, Ms. Jess & Ms. Kimber

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