We have continued to embark on our desert studies and are learning about different kinds of desert animals. We learned about the desert tortoise, the rattlesnake, the coyote, and bighorn sheep. We are also learning about the different ways that animals are able to adapt to live in the desert.

In preparation for Thanksgiving, we discussed why we celebrate Thanksgiving and what things we have to be thankful for. Some of us were thankful for having lots of energy, while others of us were thankful for school and our pets. We discussed how not everyone is as lucky as us – not everyone has a cozy bed, lots of food, and friends. We also had fun learning about the different parts of a turkey. The day before Thanksgiving break, we got to make our own apple snack turkey. We chose from blueberries, marshmallows, gumdrops, raisins, and cubes of cheese to decorate our apple turkey with. The children enjoyed having such a fun snack!

In the Montessori classroom there are a wide range of works that focus on fine motor skills such as pin punching, pouring, tracing, and the knobbed cylinders . On the flip side, gross motor skills are equally important. While at recess, children have the opportunity to stretch their legs and arms and focus on activities such as climbing, running, rolling a tire, or kicking a ball. These are equally important to a child’s development. At home it is important to give your child the opportunity to practice both their fine and gross motor skills. Make sure your child has plenty of opportunities to ride a bike or scooter, go for a walk, jump on a trampoline or climb at a playground, as well as color, use silverware to eat, and practice pouring cereal.

We LOVED making December’s calendar art using our fingertips to make holiday lights. We always enjoy our calendar art projects with Ms. Julie.

Please click the link below to view pictures from the last two weeks.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Om59tKbDZ6RpZQqC4tfiJdEG2J-vs717?usp=sharing

Dates to remember:
December 17: FULL DAY!
December 18 – January 3: Winter Break
January 4 – School Resumes

Love,
The P2 Team

“The little child’s need for order is one of the most powerful incentives to dominate his early life.”
~ Maria Montessori