We have been talking about different parts of a plant with our students. We have learned about the seeds, leaves, flowers, stems, and roots. We have also studied the different parts of an apple: the exocarp (skin), endocarp (core), and mesocarp (flesh). Our friends loved learning these big scientific words!

Currently, we are wrapping up September by talking about helpers in our neighborhood. Ms. Jessie taught us some different signs we might see and what they mean. We learned that an octagon has eight sides, and that a stop sign is an octagon. Ms. Sadie taught us about police officers and the different ways they can help us. We also talked about firefighters, mail carriers, doctors, dentists, farmers, and gardeners.

At this young age, communication is such an important skill to learn – both sharing information AND listening. Sometimes we don’t do it often enough. We tend to get so caught up in our favorite television shows, tablets and smartphones that sometimes we forget what it’s like to have an actual conversation. Having conversations during dinner is one of the best ways to come together and share your day. Asking your child “How was your day” or “What did you learn” are large scale questions that children tend to answer with one word – “good” or “nothing”. Keep questions simpler, such as: Who did you eat lunch with today? What made you happy today? What made you feel sad today? Even if you don’t talk about school you can talk about what the weather felt like that day, how dinner tastes to you, and don’t forget to tell your child about your day! Car rides are another easy time to squeeze in some chit chats and sometimes children are apt to tell you more in the car because you’re not face to face.

For our October calendar art, we had fun marble painting with Ms. Julie! We always look forward to our calendar art project with Ms. Julie 🙂

Click the link below to view pictures from the last two weeks. 🙂
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14UR8VcpSOWR9TM-I1-yfboDdkxSdeEEh?usp=sharing

Dates to Remember:
October 8: NO SCHOOL – parent conferences
October 28: Celebrate America Day – half day
October 29: NO SCHOOL – Nevada Day

“Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and strength, use it to create.”
~ Maria Montessori

Love,
The P2 Team