This month we are learning about so many different things. We started out the month learning about Dr. Seuss. We read some of his books, and had fun learning about his books and how he writes. Then we jumped right into learning about Pangea (the supercontinent), the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. We are absolutely smitten with all of the amazing dinosaurs that existed millions and millions of years ago.

Ms. Sadie introduced us to the continent of Asia. We saw pictures of a variety of different countries, and how different they are from one another. We’ve talked about the wide range of animals that are found in Asia such as pandas, tigers, rhinos and komodo dragons. We also learned about the variety of impish monkeys that inhabit some Asian cities!

We have learned about what classifies a reptile as a reptile and got a chance to look at and feel our class pet, Sandy, the leopard gecko. We now know that reptiles lay eggs, have scales and are cold blooded. We also learned about amphibians and learned that they have cool, moist skin, lay squishy, shell-less eggs, and are cold blooded.

Ms. Jessie taught us about the different parts of a volcano and we learned that there was a lot of volcanic activity during the triassic, jurassic and cretaceous periods. We also learned that some volcanoes are dormant, or sleeping, while others are very much awake! We talked about the important job of paleontologists and how they learn about dinosaurs. Grab your shovel, goggles and a brush!

Click the link below to view pictures from this month:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ABJ9_4NW4FwhnvSnk5HlgduRnDALak49?usp=sharing

**We want to THANK everyone so very much for all of your thoughtfulness, love, gratitude, and gifts last week. We all felt so very loved and appreciated. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!

Dates to Remember:
March 29 – April 6: NO SCHOOL/ SPRING BREAK

“The child who concentrates is immensely happy.”
~ Maria Montessori

Love,
The P2 Team

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

Under the Sea!

We are starting out this month by studying the oceans. Did you know that there are five different oceans? We’ve learned that each one is different from the others and that different animals live in different oceans. We have also learned that there are different layers of the ocean. Ms. Jessie taught us about the sunlight zone. In this zone we can find dolphins, people, and sea otters. If we dive down deeper we will enter the twilight zone. Ms. Sadie taught us that there is just a little bit of sunlight that reaches this zone. Some animals here are jellyfish, octopus, lantern fish and eels. Next is the midnight zone where we find the ever so creepy angler fish and then the Abyssal Zone where everything moves so slowly. Lastly are the trenches. We’ve been loving learning about all of the different zones and all of the different animals that are found there.

We had such a great time celebrating Valentine’s Day. We decorated cards, colored pictures, and decorated some incredibly delicious cookies!


A quick reminder to pack your child both a snack and a water bottle on pizza days. The pizza and bottle of water doesn’t arrive until lunchtime. They are both hungry and thirsty before then! Thank you for help with this.

Please click the link below to view pictures from the last two weeks.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vv87YMbu9jHU2dvkanY-yqZlYXiI3mUK?usp=sharing



“It is a fact that anyone who lives with children, anyone who knows how to approach them with love, will always learn new things.”
~ Maria Montessori

Love,
The P2 Team

Happy New Year!

Welcome back! We are so happy to see everyone’s faces again – we missed you all! We hope that everyone had a safe and restful break. In P2 we are ready for the new adventures and experiences that 2021 will bring.

A few reminders:

Please label all sweatshirts, jackets, sweaters, water bottles and masks. It makes it much easier for us to keep track of everything.
When packing your child’s lunch and snacks, it’s a good idea to pack some extra snacks. Sometimes packing an intended AM and PM snack isn’t enough. Many friends eat both snacks in the morning because they are so hungry, and then they don’t have a snack in the afternoon. We do not have any snacks available in the classroom so it’s okay to pack extra snacks. Whatever is unopened will come back home.

So far we have been learning about the icy world of Antarctica and the Arctic. Both of these polar regions, while looking vast and empty, are actually home to many living things. We have learned about the penguins that live on Antarctica, as well as the polar bears, seals and foxes that live in the Arctic region. We’ve learned all about how ice and snow are formed and we got to feel ice – brr! Ms. Julie taught us about icebergs and how icebergs are formed. We also found out that there are boats whose job it is to find icebergs so they can warn other boats! Ms. Sadie taught us that there are many different kinds of penguins and that some of those penguins, like the Emperor Penguin and the King Penguin, are taller than some of us! We have also listened to all of the different sounds Beluga Whales (known as the canaries of the sea) make. We experienced how blubber keeps you warm in the cold by putting our hands in ice water with a blubber (shortening!) glove. We love learning about all of the different animals in the arctic.

You can click on the link below to view pictures from the last two weeks.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15p7lMq9ZUquoshDzjj6iFxJCxGFYsljF?usp=sharing

Important Dates to Remember:
January 18th – NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
January 27th – Kindergarten Information Night (for students going into Kindergarten next year)
5 pm via Zoom
January 28th – First Grade Information Night (for students going into First Grade next year)
5 pm via Zoom

“Let us give the child the whole vision of the universe… for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.” ~Maria Montessori

Love,
The P2 Team

‘Tis the Season!

We thank you for your patience as we’ve been working to implement Procare Engage to sign your child in and out each day. We feel that our families have done a wonderful job of signing their children in but we would like to remind you that you also need to sign out your child!

The winter season brings about a certain sense of anticipation and all of our P2 friends are feeling it! This month we talked about the continent of Europe. We learned about all of the different countries in Europe, how they all spoke different languages, and used different monetary systems than we do. Ms. Sadie showed us pictures of the beautiful Swiss Alps, windmills in the Netherlands, and the sunny coast of Greece. We have also learned about various animals that are found in Europe such as a muskrat, a shrew, and a reindeer.

We are also learning about trees this month. Ms. Jessie taught us that a tree has a trunk, branches, roots, seeds, and leaves. We learned that not all trees are the same but that trees can be found almost anywhere.

As we’re nearing the middle of the month we’ve started discussing different winter celebrations such as St. Nicholas Day, Hanukkah, La Befana, Kwanzaa, and St. Lucia. It’s fascinating to learn about how other cultures celebrate this time of year.

December Book Suggestions:
Llama Llama Holiday Drama by Anna Dewdney
Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright
Ruby Finds A Worry by Tom Percival

Click on the link below to view pictures from the last two weeks.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13K-gIZ3KJeS46tAdJw8uojaDeh9Vu1CH?usp=sharing

We hope you all have a wonderful and safe break! We will see you in 2021!

“The things he sees are not just remembered; they form a part of his soul.”
~ Maria Montessori

Love,
The P2 Team