Pre-Primary Room

October 2025

The Pre-Primary class made wonderful progress throughout October! We transitioned from hot, sunny, and muggy weather to the cool breezes of fall — a refreshing change that brought plenty of excitement. The children were fully engaged in seasonal activities and enthusiastic to learn more about Autumn.



One of our favorite stories this month was “We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt” by Steve Metzger. This beautifully illustrated book is perfect for young readers and encourages a love for nature and an appreciation of the changing seasons.

During our Montessori work period, the focus was on Grace and Courtesy. These important lessons help children learn kindness, consideration, and respect in their daily interactions. Our classroom community models and practices these values regularly — such as respecting personal space and being a good listener — giving our students the tools they need to build strong, respectful relationships.

In Spanish, the children practiced counting: Cuatro, Cinco, Seis, Siete, Ocho, Nueve, and Diez. For Music, we enjoyed singing “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad,” which brought lots of energy and smiles.

During Enrichment Time, the children had a special treat — a delicious “apple fruit yogurt donut” made from apples, yogurt, blueberries, and raisins. In Art Class, they created beautiful pumpkin collages and explored textures through leaf crayon rubbings. For Practical Life, they had fun washing pumpkins, an activity that supports independence and coordination.

As October comes to a close, we’re excited for all the learning and fun that November has in store!

Thank you for your continued support and for allowing us to be part of your child’s journey. We look forward to a joyful and enriching month ahead.

September 2025

Pre Primary class started with a warm welcome into our new school year this September. Embracing many new and unfamiliar friends into our classroom. Learning the theme “All About Me” the children practiced being familiar with their friend’s name. As well as the family members in their household. It was a great way to learn a little bit about everyone. After we focused on learning the body parts which the children remember by singing the song “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.

This Month’s literature was “The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn. It’s such a great story to tell when a child has not been in a school setting. It is talking about how they can feel their parents kiss on their palm and press it against their cheek when they are missing them. I would highly recommend reading it at home.

For Montessori work period the children learned some phonic sounds to the letters a,b,c and d. They also explored all Montessori jobs that were displayed on our shelves and practicing how to take the jobs out and return them to their original place. This will take time, but our preprimary students are showing great progress.

Mid-September our class focused on learning about the frog and apple life cycle. The children enjoyed learning how a frog starts off as an egg, then a tadpole, then froglet and lastly a frog. The children also made frog crafts and movements such as hopping like a frog. While learning about the apple life cycle the children learned that apples could be different colors such as red, green or even yellow. We discussed which apple is our favorite. Then we did some apple stamping crafts and worksheets that were sent home.

During enrichment period, the Pre-Primary class did a "Fall tree" made of pretzels and apple jack cereal. The children absolutely enjoyed it. In regard to Spanish, they learned greetings in Spanish like "Hola” which means Hi and “Adios” which means Bye. For music we sang “The Wheels on the Bus” and lastly for art we did rock painting.

Now September is ending and on to a new month October that’s full of fun and excitement learning activities that awaits us. 

Summer 2025

Our Pre-Primary Summer Program was a season filled with imagination, exploration, and hands-on fun!

This summer, our youngest learners embarked on a journey through exciting weekly themes that sparked curiosity and encouraged creative learning. We began our adventure by diving into ocean life, where students explored the wonders of the sea and learned about fascinating creatures that live beneath the waves. From there, we launched into outer space to discover different planets, fueling big dreams about what lies beyond our skies. Our young explorers then turned their attention to the great outdoors, observing and learning about bugs and insects—from crawling ants to fluttering butterflies. Each activity encouraged curiosity and observation, helping children appreciate the tiny creatures that play big roles in our world.

Every Thursday was Water Play Day, and it quickly became a summer favorite! The children had a blast playing with bubbles and splashing around on the water slide—perfect for staying cool during those sunny summer afternoons. We also took time to learn about the important people in our neighborhoods through our Community Helpers week. Students enjoyed dressing up and learning about the roles of firefighters, police officers, doctors, and more. Other exciting themes included Queens and Kings, where students explored royal life through stories and crafts, and Circus Week, filled with fun, laughter, and colorful surprises!

As summer progressed, we tapped into our inner scientists and engineers during STEM Week. The children participated in age-appropriate experiments and activities that encouraged problem-solving, building, and discovery. To end this unforgettable summer, we celebrated with a vibrant and joyful Hawaiian Luau! It was the perfect way to wrap up a season of learning, laughter, and growth. As we say goodbye to summer, we’re so proud of all the fun and learning our students experienced. We can’t wait to see what the new school year brings!