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Celebrating Diwali
Cultural diversity is embraced in the Montessori environment by the acknowledgment of various cultural celebrations. For Diwali, the children enjoyed making a fireworks mural with various kinds of coloured paints. They also made individual firework art using patterned cupcake liners on black construction paper. We read about Diwali customs and string lights. We also lit diyas in the classroom to truly usher in this day!
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Pumpkin and Gourd Exploration
We observed the different colours, shapes and sizes of pumpkins and gourds, and learned about the life cycles and names of the parts. As children explore, they become inquisitive of the natural environment around them, helping them to have a better understanding and respect for nature.
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Autumn and Halloween Practical Life Activities
One of the ways we introduce, integrate, and celebrate events in our Casa community is through our Practical Life activities. Materials for activities such as transferring, lacing, gluing, and sifting are changed regularly to reflect the new season or upcoming celebrations.
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Sunflower Art
Fall is here! Let us start it off with a fun and easy sunflower art!
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Chemical Reactions!
South Casa explored the wonderful world of chemistry this month. All of the experiments created cool reactions by combining certain ingredients. Check out how we created and revealed this secret message!
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Wooden Number Puzzle
In the Casa classroom, we have a variety of number related activities, such as this wooden number puzzle. As the numbers increase, the level of difficulty substantially increases. This challenges the mathematical mind, not only through number recognition and counting, but also through shape, construction and spatial awareness.
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Camping Fun
We are currently involved in exploring “All Things Camping”, and we are immersing ourselves. All we are missing are the night stars and a tent!
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Gardening
This spring, our West Casa children participated in the creation of our garden! Each of our friends got a turn digging holes, planting, and watering. Since planting, we have had many butterflies visiting. Such a great experience and wonderful sense of community!
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Talking Feather Stick
The talking feather stick is used by Indigenous Peoples as a way to make sure that each person who wishes to speak is heard during important meetings or gatherings. The talking feather stick is symbolic of life, nature and how we must respectfully listen to each other in order to learn.
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