Parents,
This week as part of our peace lessons we will look at how our 5 senses give our brain information that we can use. We will talk about the artist Piet Mondrian in conjunction with our study of primary colors. In physical science we will continue our study of weather. In geography we will talk about the land forms gulf & peninsula and we will introduce how to care for the plants in our classroom.
Jean Piaget said “The principal goal of education in the schools should be creating men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done”. In our classroom we often ask students to try new things or do something that has typically been done for them. Some children love the challenge while others are frustrated with the thought of doing something that is new to them. Our goal is not to frustrate but to challenge and show the children what they are capable of. Maria Montessori said “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed”. As teachers we would challenge you as parents to help your child by not doing things for them that they are capable of. Each child has different abilities, but they are all capable of more than we think. Just some food for thought.
Have a great week!
Ms. Jen & Ms. Jess