September Blog:

September Recap: We started a wonderful new school year in September with open arms, warmly embracing many new friends and families into our school. This month, our focus was on the theme "All About Me," where each class took the opportunity to connect. Additionally, we introduced the fascinating world of the seven continents to the children, who enthusiastically explored continent maps and learned a catchy continents song.

Our classrooms delved into the heartwarming pages of the month's book, The Kissing Hand, by Audrey Penn, emphasizing the importance of helping one another. The children also eagerly shared their family photos and things about themselves that make them unique and special. We also introduced our exciting enrichment programs, allowing the kids to experience something new each week. In cooking class, they used graham crackers, pretzels, and raisins to craft self-portraits and got creative with a hands-on activity, creating the "kissing hand" poem using paint. Spanish class taught them about the colors and materials used in school. Music class brought the joy of discovering orchestra music, with the kids even trying their hand at conducting. The computer class began a digital journey as the children explored ABCMouse.com, an excellent way to introduce children to computer use.

Our Back-to-School Night was a delightful day where we connected with new and returning families. Our dedicated teachers worked diligently to prepare engaging presentations/displays for the event, making it a memorable gathering. 

It was genuinely wonderful to capture pictures of parents gaining a deeper understanding of the Montessori teaching approach and having the opportunity to observe their children actively engaged in their favorite Montessori activities.

October News: 

We're eagerly gearing up for autumn and Halloween festivities as October arrives! Our primary educational focus will be exploring the five senses each week dedicated to a different purpose. Moreover, every class will feature the enchanting book of the month, Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger, offering captivating literary adventures. October is set to be joyful and thrilling, filled with many exciting activities and valuable learning experiences for the children. You won't want to miss a single day!

Parents, please mark your calendars for some thrilling October events:

• Book fair scheduled for October 2nd to 6th.
• The Spooktacular Halloween Parade and Costume Party is planned for the 31st from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with more details to follow.

Once again, we're excited about the upcoming month, which promises to be filled with learning, fun, and a deep sense of community here at Little Acorn.