A Big Hello From Down Under!

We are wrapping up February by exploring Australia. Ms. Sadie taught us that Australia is the driest continent and that most of the people live along the coasts. Australia is completely surrounded by oceans… and whales! Ms. Jessie taught us all about whales and how some of them don’t have teeth, but have baleen instead. Baleen works like a big filter, and all of the food gets stuck in it! We have also learned all about The Great Barrier Reef and saw some pictures of the incredible animals that live there.

Ms. Sadie taught us all about Australia’s national animal – the kangaroo! We learned how they’re big muscular tails help them balance and even act like a third leg. We also learned that kangaroos are great swimmers and they are herbivores.

We’ve learned different ways to calm ourselves down when we’re feeling sad or angry. We’ve practiced breathing with a breathing ball, and have been enjoying creating our own zen garden. Taking deep breaths helps to clear our mind, our emotions, and helps our bodies work better. We’ve been practicing this skill!

For March’s calendar art, Ms. Julie helped us create beautiful cherry blossoms using tissue paper that we crumpled up and glued on. We always enjoy our monthly calendar art!

On Tuesday March 2nd we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss Day by participating in some fun activities. Your child is welcome to dress up as their favorite Dr. Seuss character or wear something that represents Dr. Seuss. Please make sure that this clothing is comfortable for school!

Click the link below to view pictures from the last two weeks:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U-645qUTCHOKXx_cpX04lMnNalkqdm1_?usp=sharing

Important Dates to Remember:
March 2: Dr. Seuss Day
March 12: NO SCHOOL – Parent-Teacher Conferences

“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”
~ Maria Montessori

Love,
The P2 Team