We have extended our study of the Arctica and the continent of Antarctica. There is so much to learn. Do animals leave tracks behind them? Let’s identify them. We are learning all about what it means to eat healthy foods using My Plate as our guide. At the end of the month a local dentist will visit to help us learn how important healthy food is for our teeth. If a cookie has eggs in it, does that make it healthy?
We would like to wish our friends, families, and community a peaceful holiday season. This month we will learn about Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanza. Our study of the United States begins this month.
Please join us in donating to food items for the Little Food Pantries located around Gig Harbor. We are also collecting donations of pet food and pet items to be distributed by non-profits in our area. Donations can be dropped off at the school.
What does it mean to be thankful? What are you thankful for? Our areas of study this month will be the continent of North America, leaves, the rainforest, and the turkey. We are making pumpkin pie too
Thank you, Gig Harbor Fire and Rescue, for teaching us what to do in a fire emergency. Sitting in the fire truck, “best day ever!”
This month we are learning all about our skeletal system. Do you know how many bones make up the skeletal system
We will begin our introduction to the seven continents. On our science shelves we will learn all about trees and pumpkins.
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Wacky Wednesday and pajama day are on the calendar.
This month we are on safari in Kenya, Africa. Our areas of study will be lions, elephants and the camels of Egypt. We are also learning about rainforests.
Garden cleanup has begun as we get ready to start and sow seeds.
This month we will continue our study of the continent of Antarctica and add the Arctic to our travels. Do people live in the Arctic? Our study of polar bears and penguins continues. We are having such a good time visiting mom Crystal and her two polar bear cubs at the zoo. Did you know a polar bear cub is approximately one pound when born? Our art area has many items for Valentine creations. We will deliver our Valentines to the Senior Center for their special lunch.
Pack your warm coat and boots. We are off to the continent of Antarctica. We will learn all about polar bears and penguins. What does it mean to hibernate, migrate or adapt? Do animals leave tracks behind? Let’s find out!
Arletta Montessori
Where learning is fun
Kindness is valued
Peace is cultivated