Parents,
We will continue our study of the basic land forms by looking at what a cape and bay are. We will also continue our study of primary colors and weather.
This week we will talk about positive and negative choices and how our mindset affects these. We will also take a look at what different emotions can look like. We will talk about how we care for the animals in our classroom. This is not an assigned job but something the students can volunteer for. I try not to let the same child do it every day so that everyone can have a turn but I am not perfect.
Dr. Maria Montessori is often quoted as saying “Man builds himself through work”. In our classroom we refer to the different activities as “work”. Paula Polk Lillard, the author of the book Montessori A Modern Approach, described a child’s work in this way “Children use the environment to improve themselves; adults use themselves to improve the environment. Children work for the sake of process; adults work to achieve an end result. . . (adults) will look for both gain and for assistance. The child seeks no assistance in his work. He must accomplish it himself.” I would encourage you to allow your child to work and not do it for them, this is how they build themselves.
Have a great week!
Ms. Jen & Ms. Jess