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Sprinkler Play

The children enjoy running through the sprinkler, splashing in the puddles, filling buckets with water, and playing with the water toys. It’s a great way to stay cool on a hot sunny day. Splish, splash! (Please click for more information.)

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Summer Program

During the summer months, the Casa classrooms participate in summer programming. We hope you have a wonderful summer. We know we will!

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Butterfly Songs

While learning about butterflies to prepare for their arrival, Casa West learned some songs to further solidify our knowledge especially of a butterfly’s lifecycle. 

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Flower Arranging

The flower arranging activity is part of the Practical Life area of the Montessori classroom. It focuses on the care and enhancement of the Under Three environment. This activity encourages cognitive development through sequencing of steps. There are many steps involved and each one builds upon the other.

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Easel Drawing

Easel drawing is an activity that the children enjoy. This activity allows them to express their creativity on a larger scale. It also promotes their fine motor skills. In this photo, the child is holding the marker in a palmer grasp as she makes detailed lines on the dry erase easel.

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Sign Language

Sign language has always been an integral part of Montessori philosophy/education. Sign language allows for greater communication, deaf culture awareness and creates strong neurological pathways in the brain (memory, literacy and problem solving).

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Chinese New Year!

We had so much fun celebrating Chinese or the Lunar New Year together! Celebrating all holidays and cultures is an intrinsic part of Montessori education. We hope to help the children develop into global citizens.

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Playing in the Snow

A feeling of wonderment overcomes a child as they explore the snow with their sense of sight, touch, and, at times, taste! 

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Opening and Closing Containers

This activity consists of a variety of different containers that can be opened and closed. These materials allow the child to learn practical life skills necessary in everyday life, for example, opening or unscrewing lids. All the while, the child is developing fine motor skills, ability to concentrate, independence, and hand-eye coordination.

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Diwali

During the month of November, the children in Casa East learned about Diwali, a festive holiday celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs all over the world.

Please click to read how the class celebrated and to see the finished rangoli design.

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