Tuesday, August 31, 2010

All About Us

All About Us!

The munchkins had a fantastic time this week preparing our room for our beginning of the year Open House. They were so excited when we completed our "Self-Portrait Plates" and put them on the wall. Of course, there had to be a picture taken first!

It's so funny!
They really look like my munchkins!

Here's some of the fun as the munchkins put together the finishing touches on their plates.















Until next time!

Giggles,

Mrs. D

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

First Week Fun

First Week Fun!

All the munchkins have had such a good time getting to know our classroom and finding out about all the fantastic centers in which they can work. I can't introduce the materials fast enough! What fun!











Our work these first two weeks has centered on free exploration and building practical life skills. The munchkins love the transferring trays, the spooning and pouring activities and our manipulatives. They have been hard at work creating, sharing and learning. It's been a great start to what promises to be a great year!




Practical life skills, a basic Montessorian principle, increase a child's focus, contemplation and coordination while developing critical fine motor control. The materials available are beautifully enticing and many times, items that children of this age are not allowed to work with independently (like water in a glass pitcher!) This make the activities so intriguing, encouraging the child's natural curiosity. What a marvelous way to learn!

Until next time...
Giggles,
Mrs. D

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Friday, August 13, 2010

Welcome Back!

Welcome Back!
The new school year is about to begin!
I am so looking forward to seeing all of my new bright and shining faces on August 17 as we begin our new year together. Get ready for lots of fun this year...and don't worry. Mom and Dad won't miss you too much after the first day, so you have nothing to worry about.
Be sure to bring your supplies...You're strong! You can do it!
See you all soon!
Giggles,
Mrs. D