Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
During our outdoor adventure week, the Casa classrooms went on a nature walk around our neighborhood. The children also had a scavenger hunt list of things to look for during their walk. What an awesome experience!
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Summer Experiences
Some of the experiences we engaged in this summer were: a Teddy Bear Picnic; Tie Dye T-Shirt making; Carnival Parade day; Dinosaur Exploration day; Show & Tell; Dance Party… just to name a few. Another very special event we had was International Food Tasting Day. Click to find out all the types of yummy food our families shared!
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Birds Eye View
Our friends really thrive and feel accomplished while embracing their independence as they work with the Montessori materials within the class. The child feels so proud to have put together the Birds Eye View. This is an activity that involves counting through units, tens, hundreds and thousands – from 1 to 9000!
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Making Playdough
Our Casa East students embarked on a creative and hands-on adventure by making
their own playdough. This delightful activity was a huge hit, providing a perfect blend of
learning and fun. Playdough is a fantastic tool for young children to develop fine motor skills, engage their senses, and unleash their creativity. Our homemade playdough activity also introduced the children to basic measuring and mixing, making it a wonderful educational experience. (Click for full photos and more information.)
Butterfly Life Cycle
We experienced the magical transformation of live caterpillars into butterflies. As we eagerly awaited the butterfly transformations, we explored the Butterfly Life Cycle with nomenclature cards, observed preserved caterpillars and butterflies, and read a favourite story, ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’. Click for more information on our beautiful learning experience and for full photos!
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Butterfly Life Cycle Process
The children learned about the metamorphosis of a butterfly from an egg, larva, chrysalis, and finally a butterfly as each stage progressed through days and weeks. We created an art display depicting the life cycle of a butterfly integrating botany and various materials around our classroom. Please click for more information and to watch the video collage of our process!
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Puzzle Maps of the World
The children have been very interested in geography! By assembling the puzzles of the maps of the world and through three-period lessons, the child learns the shape, location, and name of each of the world’s continents, as well as the maps of Canada and the United States. (Click for full photos and information.)
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Culture: Life Cycles
There are many activities in the Montessori classroom that teach the children about different life cycles such as that of animals, plants, and humans. These activities train the child’s faculties of observation, patience, and admiration, as well as build vocabulary and knowledge about metamorphosis. (Click to find out more about the process.)
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“All the Little Princesses” Story
The children in Casa East have been collaborating on a story which they entitled, “All The Little Princesses”. We began to spin a tale during lunchtime as we ate. We would go around the table and each friend would add new pieces to the story. The children made up the plot, included each friend and teacher, and added details that still make us laugh! Who wouldn’t want a horse named Onkie? We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed writing it! (Please click for the full story!)
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Birds Eye View
After being introduced to the decimal system via the golden bead materials and number cards, the child combines the two: symbols and quantities. The child will display all the units and the corresponding cards followed by tens, hundreds, and thousands, displaying the hierarchy of the decimal system. The child has an overview or a bird’s eye view of the golden beads and numeral cards together. (Please click for more information.)
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