Day: November 18, 2016
Elementary Update
The elementary class has had a wonderful week with major explorations in botany, geometry, and music. The students have been studying the function of plant stems and observing the water intake of celery stalk specimens, making daily observations and measurements. In geometry, they have been exploring lines and learning terms such as "ray", "segment", and "endpoints". The highlight of the week was our community outing to the Boris Brott Education Concert, where we were introduced to the…
Toddler Community Update
Since forming their community in September, the toddlers have become more comfortable and independent in the classroom. They are taking work out independently, completing tasks and returning materials independently, and tucking in their chairs when they finish their work. At snack and lunch time, the children are setting up their own mats and cups at their table. Some of the older toddlers have been introduced to flower arranging and glass polishing, while others have enjoyed spooning.…
Casa Update
This week in Casa we have seen children making beautiful floral arrangements. This Practical Life activity requires many steps and an extended period of concentration, while also allowing the child to embellish his or her environment. We have also noticed many of the math materials being chosen. Materials such as the addition work charts and the memory game of numbers give the children the opportunity to master operations and also extend concentration over a longer period of time.…