Hello Families!
We just got back from the Ordway and watched a performance called "Dancing Earth." There were themes of the circle of life, birth, nature, conservation, and more. The dancers used hula hoops to carry the circle theme and did incredible choreography. We also got to see aerial silk performers do impossible-looking moves on a line of silk, suspended in the air. When we got back to school, the children journaled and reflected on what they saw and it was wonderful to see the pictures and writing that the children produced.
On another note, this week was Montessori Education week! The Montessori Network of Minnesota (or MNMN) has loads of resources for guides and parents to use as we reflect and rejoice about the work of Dr. Maria Montessori. Next week, I hope to show some pictures of Dr. Montessori to the children and have discussions about Montessori education and prompt them about what makes our school different or similar to a traditional school. Something like, "I like Montessori because..." or "Montessori education helps me to..." If you feel inspired, check on the MNMN website at MNMN.org and have a discussion about Montessori at home :)
This week's lessons
First Years:
- Introduction to number lines and using them for addition and subtraction facts
- Vertebrate Classification
- Prepositions (ask them about the post-its)
- Indigenous Symbols
Second Years:
- Create a Culture Final Project (ask them about this!)
- Triangle Detectives
- Adverb Grammar Box
- Indigenous Symbols
- Trip to Rainforest Exhibit at Como Zoo next Friday 3/10 to follow up on their rainforest study. I will contact chaperones this weekend.
Third Years:
- A Different Way of Life
- How to take notes for research
- Input/Output boxes
- Introduction to Algebra
- Editing special program proposal to work with Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR)
Reminders of Upcoming Dates and Requests
- Parent/Teacher Conferences on March 16-17: Noon dismissal on Wednesday, March 15th. No school on March 16th & 17th.
- Donations for school supplies: if you are willing and/or able, the LEW community would greatly appreciate the following items:
- Packs of pink, pearl erasers
- Table wipes
- Child-sized scissors
- 4 x 7 Notecards (need lots of these)
- Black sharpies
- Scotch tape refills
If you are interested in donating something to our class, just let Jessy know and Thank You in advance :)
Enjoy your weekend!
Jessy Eaton Fabel
Lower Elementary Guide"Our aim therefore is not merely to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his inmost core." ~ Maria Montessori
