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May Recap

Happy Mother’s Day. Thank you to all for celebrating Mother’s Day at the tea party. This month we got to discuss the importance of wishing our mom a happy Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is a recognition of mom who works very hard daily. For example, taking care of us, feeding us, and loving us. 

For this month’s story, we read, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. The children enjoyed the story. We discuss the life cycle of the butterfly. For art we created a butterfly. During circle time we discuss what caterpillars eat and where do they live.

In geography, we explore South America. South America is the fourth largest continent. There are 12 countries. One of the famous countries is Brazil. Brazil is known for the sport football. We learn about the world’s largest rainforest: The Amazon rainforest. We learned about the different species that live in the rainforest. 



For our theme, we learned about whales. We learned about the different types of whales: narwal, beluga, blue, and gray whales. Whales eat fish, krill, and shrimp. They are mammals. For art, the children painted a whale.

April Recap

The month of April, we read the story Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault in April. The kids are learning their alphabet review while enjoying this story. The song Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is also sang.

We are learning about Oceania in geography class. Oceania is in Australia. We talked about Australia during circle time. Australia is the world's smallest continent, comprising six states. We also looked at several species that exist in the continent. We discussed the two well-known creatures, the koala and the kangaroo. We discuss the various animal parts and their environments. We included several Australian creatures and colored Australia brown for the artwork. We discovered a wide variety of landscapes. Among the landscapes we studied were islands. Islands are landmasses encircled by bodies of water. We studied the formation of islands.

We talked about the significance of Earth Day. Every year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day. We raise awareness about the need to protect the environment, which makes this day unique. The three R's—reduce, reuse, and recycling that can benefit the environment were presented. Reducing means utilizing less garbage. Finding new uses for waste so we don't have to toss it out right away is known as reuse. Reusing waste to create new products that can be resold is known as recycling. During our time together, we talked about how we can care for the planet and take care of earth. The children's responses included picking up waste and placing it in the trash can, avoiding littering the floor, and, finally, taking care of the plants.

March Recap

St. Patrick's Day! We celebrated and talked about the significance of St. Patrick's Day. Wearing green is considered lucky. We made shamrock as art.

We had the opportunity to honor Dr. Seuss this month. One well-known author of children's books was Dr. Seuss. Theodor (Ted) Seuss Geisel is his full name, and he was born in Massachusetts, USA, on March 2, 1904. The characters in Dr. Seuss's stories wear humorous hats because he enjoys wearing them. Reading Dr. Seuss's stories delighted the kids. The Cat in the Hat was one of the books they liked. We study the African continent. We learned about traditions, culture, and people. We presented the landmark puzzle map of Africa.

The theme we studied was dinosaurs. Dinosaurs are reptiles, as we learned. While some dinosaurs were herbivores, others were carnivores. There are no more dinosaurs. We made a fossil for art. The children had a great time dancing to Laurie Berkner’s song, "We Are Dinosaurs." Furthermore, we discussed the four seasons. Spring was greeted with wide arms. We cleaned up and put a few plants in our garden.

February Recap

There were many memorable events that happened in February. This month brought us Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, and cultural awareness lessons. These three important events showed us the significance of love, friendship, cultural awareness and acceptance of each other’s differences. Our class studied Asia. We looked at the map and named the countries. There were many landmarks found in Asia and a lot of them were ancient, dating back hundreds if not thousands of years old. We showed pictures and talked about the Great Wall of China, the Terra Cota Army of the first Emperor of China, India’s Taj Majal and many more famous landmarks. Many of our children identified themselves with one of the Asian cultures and had shared in class an item representing their culture. Part of our cultural awareness lessons emphasized respect and acceptance of other’s traditional ways.



As we spoke about the countries and cultures, the children also learned many animals and plants that were native to Asia. It was a challenge to explain the animals’ continent/country origin as the children thought the wild animals were from the zoo. They studied the parts of the panda bear, Asian elephant, and the silkworm. In Botany, plants that were endemic to Asia were discussed and pictures were shown. The class also talked about the plant’s roots; its parts, the different kinds of roots, and the roots that can be eaten.

February was also dental month. The importance of taking care of our teeth was explained to the class. Lessons about the US presidents were also given. We had a job set about sorting the coins which was one way we familiarized the children to the names of the past presidents.

We had many really cold and rainy days during February. After the children listened to the story of the water cycle, they also learned the children’s rhyme title Rain, rain, go away.

We had a great Valentine’s party. Through the active participation of our dear parents, our class parties had been successful. Much love and appreciation! We also had a great Open House. We had good parent turnout and many inquiries for possible enrollees. 

January Recap

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year with your family! At the start of this month, we focused on the winter season and discussed the importance of wearing appropriate winter clothing. Our storybook this month is The Mitten by Jan Brett, which the children really enjoyed. It was a fun way for them to learn about hibernation. During circle time, we talked about what animals do when they hibernate, such as sleeping in burrows, trees, or caves to stay warm during the winter. The children also loved singing songs, especially the one about "Where is Hibernating Bear?"

Next, we explored the ice and snow. We demonstrated off the ice cubes and miracle snow during circle time. We talked about how the ice cubes felt. For geography, Antarctica was presented to the children. We exchanged images of Antarctica and discussed the region's temperature, inhabitants, and icebergs. Among the various creatures that call Antarctica home are whales, penguin seals, polar bears, and many more. The penguin and the polar bear are the two creatures we discussed. We studied the parts of the penguin and polar bear. We sang the song Do you ever see a penguin? and Polar Bear Circle. Every day, we worked on being polite and courteous.

December Recap

The year has flown quickly. We can't believe it's already December. We celebrate Christmas throughout the world. We are studying about the various holidays that are celebrated, such as Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas. Hanukkah is a holiday of lights that symbolizes gladness. Everyone participated in lighting the nine candles, one per day. The candle resembles dancing fire. It represents comfort, warmth, and miracles. Kwanzaa represents the first fruit of the harvest. It has seven candles. You will give others a gift as you light the candles. The children are enthusiastic about Christmas and the festivities. For the kids, we are conducting a lot of art-related activities.

For our book of the month, we are reading Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree each day. The story teaches us the importance of appreciating the little things—whether it's a flower, a painting, or a helping hand—and the value of thoughtfulness. We are reminded to be thankful for what the tree provides and for the boy’s ability to receive help. In our classroom, we emphasize expressing gratitude and using good manners for everything we receive, including assistance. As the cold weather arrives and illness spreads, we are practicing proper etiquette for coughing and covering our mouths to stay healthy.

November Recap

 In November we studied a variety of topics. This month's theme is harvesting. We discuss how it's the time of year when many plants are harvested. We discuss the various types of fruits and vegetables available. Every week, we went to the garden and watered the plants. The children are seeing our plants' growth and harvest. There's broccoli growing. The holiday is approaching, so we're learning about Thanksgiving. To get into the holiday spirit, we sing a Thanksgiving song during circle time. We're studying about the parts of a turkey. The turkey's parts include tail feathers, wings, feet, wattle, and beak. We're performing the song "Turkey Pokey" to assist the kids remember the parts of the turkey. For art, we created a turkey. We talk about what it means to be thankful and share our blessings during circle time. Every child expresses gratitude to their parents. The U.S.A. map is introduced in geography class. We sang 50 States of America A-Z while we practiced naming the 50 states. We are also discussing the culture, people, and flag. Finally, the children enjoy the story and its importance throughout the book's Fill a Bucket. Every child is encouraged to fill the bucket by having a good day and learning how to boost each other's self-esteem. We discover that assisting one another and being kind to one another can brighten our day and fill our bucket with joy.

October Recap

Cheers to Fall! We're preparing for the cold weather. Kindly ensure that your child has a sweater. Please label anything that your child owns. (clothing, water bottle, etc.) In preparation for the holiday, we have been focusing on pumpkins this month. 

We discover the pumpkin's life cycle. The fact that it took the pumpkin 120 days to grow is beyond belief for the kids. To allow the kids to feel and view what's inside, we had to carve the pumpkin. By singing Halloween tunes, we have also been in the mood for the holiday. I'm a Little Pumpkin and Five Little Pumpkins Sitting on a Gate are the two songs that the kids liked to sing. 

We studied the solar system as our theme. The kids like looking at space-related pictures. We read a planet story and sang Mother Goose's "Eight Plants." 

Moving on to geography. We have been learning about one continent: North America. We are learning the flags of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We have recognized that we stay on the continent of North America, and as a result, we have begun to recognize the types of animals that live there. 

During circle time, we talked about fire safety and earthquake drills. We are taught what to do if we need to evacuate. To ensure a safe and enjoyable day, we practiced our daily routine and followed our classroom rules. We've been teaching the child to use language to ask for assistance: "Could you help me?" Do you need some assistance? They can also communicate their emotions: I am happy, I am unhappy. Since the winter weather is approaching, we are teaching the children how to put on and take off their sweaters or jackets. 

We read Going on a Leaf Hunt as our monthly book. We talked about the season Autumn. During Autumn, the weather temperature drops and becomes cold. We will start to have gloomy days. The leaves will begin to change color, while some will remain green but mostly all will fall. 

September Recap

We are excited to welcome the children back to class and look forward to starting the month on a positive beat! The children are settling in and getting familiar with our daily routine. We are reading Audrey Penn's story The Kissing Hand during September. The children have found this book to be helpful in adjusting to school. We have learned about a wide range of subjects and concepts this month. The kids are having fun cooking, singing, painting, and other activities.

All About Me was one of the topics we discussed in September. Children shared who they are during circle time. We asked them a few questions, such what their first and last names are. Which color is their favorite? Which animal is their favorite? They made an All About Me flag for to help display all the wonderful information children shared about themselves. We had the opportunity to talk to our classmates about our families and share their photos during circle time. We read Joan Sweeney's narrative, Me and My Family Tree. The children have benefited from the book's explanation of how families develop.

We had been practicing self-care and classroom care out of grace and kindness. This month, we have been practicing sitting and pushing in a chair, treating our classroom supplies with care, rolling and unrolling a Montessori mat, eating politely, clearing their dishes after meals, tidying up after themselves, and saying please and thank you.

We studied apples for Botany. Learning about the components of apples was enjoyable for the kids. The children also delighted in learning about the three different types of apples—red delicious, granny smith, and gala. We made an apple tree as an art project. Additionally, we are learning about the seasonal changes. The idea that the leaves would start to turn color and eventually fall off the tree was discussed. The seven continents were covered in our geography lesson. During circle, the kids delighted in singing out the song about the continents.

Summer 2024 Recap

Our summer program is finishing up quickly. Through cooking, singing, painting, and spending time together, we had a great summer!

We celebrated our first week of freedom in the United States in July. We talked about the Fourth of July during circle time. We studied the flags and their meanings in cultural class; the 50 stars represent the 50 states. We also waived the flag and sang to the Pledge of Allegiance song. We talked and shared about underwater adventures during the second week. In circle time, we talk about the animals that call the water home. Singing the song Slippery Fish is a favorite among the kids. We were able to discuss space exploration. We talked About the eight planets. We also made a moon for cookery class, using flour dough, molding it as a moon, a good way to enjoy sensory. After they've had a chance to enjoy it. We also learned about  volcanoes. We discussed how volcanoes form and the many layers of the earth surface. We used vinegar, baking soda, soap, and food coloring to simulate a volcano's eruption. Little ones had fun building volcanoes and watching them erupt!

We had a discussion regarding the farm in August. We discussed the duties of a farmer. We also sang several songs. We talked about camping. during our campfire song, we all joined in singing. We also used essential items to pack for a camping trip.

We had a couple of kid-friendly events in July and August. We saw an amazing display of bubble excitement, and a magic show, lastly, the petting zoo. The kids also take pleasure in petting the animals. The waterslide, bubble day, and water play were all a huge hit with the kids!