Celebrating Dr. Seuss today!

Some children were more find of their hats than others 😊 But everyone seemed to agree that Green Eggs and Ham were delicious!

Just a friendly reminder that the school will be closed Friday, 4/2, in observance of Good Friday.

A gorgeous Wednesday!

This weather is brilliant! Playtime, Dr. Seuss alliteration exploration, and seed dissection–it’s a busy afternoon at our little school!

“We teachers can only help the work going on, as servants wait upon a master.”– Montessori

This particular quote is beautifully written by Montessori as an analogy featuring the teacher as an educated, attentive servant who guides and advises his master (the child) without dominating, scolding, shaming, or controlling behavior. How many miscommunications occur when people assume they understand another’s intentions or thoughts? As guides of young children, we must be hypervigilante not to impose our mistaken assumptions on children who are still learning to communicate emotions and thoughts clearly. We can help the children correct and guide their behavior, and provide fundamental knowledge and understanding, through clarifying questions, simple statements, and additional reflective questions!

Enjoying the beautiful sunshine!

The children were able to meet Valentine, one of our new little chicks, during circle today. The little chick has three broodmates. You are welcome to go visit them in their small coop by the garden as long as we use quiet voices and walking feet!