Students are finding a natural rhythm within the various transitions of the classroom and a buzz of conversation and play fills the backyard.
A snippet of Montessori philosophy:
During the first phase of a child's life s/he draws from the environment in much the same way that a seed draws its necessary nourishment from the soil. There is a symbiotic relationship between the child and the environment, as with the seed and the earth. The young child's mind is similar to a sponge, effortlessly absorbing the world around him including sensory information, environmental stimulation emotions, language, etc. For this reason the child is able to effortlessly adapt to his environment and in so doing begin the process of self creation. In order to keep the environment rich, diverse and reflective of the child's life we strive to bring a variety of stimulating materials into the classroom. In keeping with this intent, we introduced a basket of flora from the frontrange of the Rockies, several scenic photos, and even one photo of a rattlesnake encountered on a hike accompanied by a snake skin.
A student examines a yucca pod.
Water pouring activities are always interesting to the child, especially with the addition of orange colored water.
Magnetic/Non-magnetic explorations have arrived in the classroom and students are exploring this principle through a variety of materials.
Thank you to Susan Daggett for reading to the class on Thursday!
Looking ahead:
The wine auction is scheduled for Friday, October 24th. We'll see you there.
Announcements:
We have had several requests for the, "Why Do Leaves Change Colors", book written by your children. I will be placing an order next week for more copies of the book. I will only be ordering the number of books that have been requested. If you are interested, the cost is $32.00, please tell Angelina or post a comment on this blog.
Thank you so much for another wonderful week. We will see you on Monday.
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