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Recycled Art With Melanie!

A fun craft to do at home that also helps teach our children how we can help our planet earth is using recycled items as art materials. You can use materials easily found at home such as paper towel rolls, boxes, flyers, glue or tape, and scissors. Have fun doing it together! (Please click for more information.)

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St Patrick’s Day Songs!

Our children really enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. North Casa learned the following songs that we would like to share with you to sing along with your children. We have provided a picture of the name and title of each song to search in YouTube. Enjoy!

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“Just Like Me” Narrated by Monica!

Listen to Monica from our Casa classroom reading the story “Just Like Me”. Click on “view” to see the video!

Stay tuned for more from your Coatsworth teachers to help you make the most of your Staycation with your family!

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Benefits of Children’s Yoga

Aside from our weekly yoga classes with Cheeba, the children are also welcome to practice yoga in the classroom.  Our City Place Montessori Casa classrooms are equipped with a yoga mat, yoga pose cards, books, and a timer. 

(Please click “view” for benefits of children’s yoga and parallels between Montessori philosophy and yoga practice.)

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Social Emotional Skills Through Second Step

Empathy, emotion management and social problem solving contribute to success in school and throughout life. We use the Second Step program through photo-lesson cards, posters, puppets, a be-calm bunny, hearts, and songs to help children gain confidence, achieve positive goals, collaborate well, and navigate the world more effectively. Please click “view” for more details.

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