Two of our Under 3 Moms who grew up together in Atlanta renewed their friendship through their children. They had not seen each other since childhood, and then recognized each other along Gerrard Street. They discovered that through a happy twist of fate, their children were also growing up together at Downtown Montessori. What a small world!
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This ball and tray activity allows the children to practice their hand – eye coordination skills as well as explore the concept of object permanence by dropping and waiting for the ball to roll out from a hidden space.
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Celebrating the Toronto Raptors – NBA Champions!! We the North!!
Please click “We the North!” for lots more photos!
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As an extension of the Number Rods activity, the child may be introduced to addition using the rods. The child adds two quantities together by physically placing the corresponding rods end to end. The child then counts out the quantities to arrive at the answer.
Please click “Addition With Number Rods” for more information.
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We learned about how volcanoes form, why they erupt and how the eruption can affect people and animals. We created our own volcano using sand, a volcano mold, citric acid, and baking soda, mimicking a little eruption.
Please click “Volcano Science Experiment” for more information.
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Math is a life-long skill. We count objects, place rings of multiple sizes on dowels, sort objects into 2, 3, and 4 compartments, notice pairs of objects, and insert coloured pegs into numbered math boards. As the children differentiate patterns and notice sequences, we start to quantify objects, building the logical mathematical mind that will be further developed in Casa.
Please click “The Mathematical Mind” for more photos and information.
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The wonderful winter weather provides a great opportunity for the children to get outside and enjoy the snow. During a beautiful snowfall, the children go for a ride or pull friends in a sled, shovel snow, fill buckets, and make snow angels. What fun!
Please click on “Winter Fun!” for more pictures and information.
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To celebrate Hanukkah, in addition to reading stories, listening to songs, and lighting a candle on the menorah each day, we were privileged to have one of our parents volunteer to come in and teach us how to play the dreidel game. We each practiced spinning the top and enjoyed playing the game together. What a fun and informative experience!
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The children of West Casa enjoy music class with Adriana weekly. Adriana incorporates Montessori bells as well as various percussion instruments into the class such as tambourines, hand drums, and shakers. We also walk the line and take a step with each beat we play to the music.
Please click “Music with Adriana” for more information and photos.
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Listen to our children singing their favourite songs! Music and singing are an integral part of our day, whether with children’s songs on electronic media, song stories or sing-a-longs with friends and teachers. We also move to music, dancing inside as well as in the playground.
Please click “Stars are Born Video!” to see the video!
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