In French class, the children have been learning and expressing their feelings with Cheeba, our French teacher. The group asks each friend how they are (Comment ça va?) and each child answers with French words associated with these feelings.
At Downtown Montessori Infinity Place, our on-site chef Dorothy, cooks a variety of wholesome, nutritious meals for our growing children. Adhering to Canada’s food guidelines, she follows a menu that is dietitian and “kid approved”!
Gung Hay Fat Choy! We have been discussing Chinese New Year and celebrating the year of the Rooster. We talked about when it begins and how it is celebrated. We made crafts associated with the holiday decorating roosters, lanterns, chopstick frames and traditional hats. We also dressed up in traditional clothing and participated in a fun Dragon dance throughout the centre.
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Yoga is an ancient form of exercise and meditation that involves slow movements and deep breathing. The children thoroughly enjoy practicing this art which aids them in relaxation and balance. It helps the children become aware of their body and their body control. It also helps in the development of self-discipline.
Casa West has been working on Second Step lessons during circle time. Second Step is a program that helps children develop self-regulation and social emotional skills.
The children have been introduced to a program known as Brain Gym, which was founded by educator Paul E. Dennison. This program is based on an educational kinesiology theory that places a great deal of importance on learning through movement.
Our French teacher Cheeba works with the children using music, songs, and creative movement with props and special techniques. Cheeba’s curriculum teaches the children conversational French with self-expression, family vocabulary and human anatomy. Children learn to express their emotions with both English and French vocabulary and build on their empathy, which supports their social and problem solving skills. As proud Canadians, we are learning the National anthem en francais along with familiar places in our beautiful country.