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Winter Accessories for The Red Door Family Shelter

December 23, 2021 | Infinity Place

This winter we collected new winter accessories for all ages, sizes, and gender. These accessories included hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, neck warmers, and socks. The children helped to place these items on our Christmas Tree that was displayed in our front lobby area. The donations were collected and dropped off to The Red Door Family Shelter located in the east end of Toronto.

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Diwali

November 25, 2021 | City Place

During the month of November, the children in Casa East learned about Diwali, a festive holiday celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs all over the world.

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Celebrating Diwali

November 25, 2021 | Coatsworth

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

October 28, 2021 | Simcoe Place

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

October 28, 2021 | City Place

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

September 30, 2021 | Infinity Place

Fall is here!  Let us start it off with a fun and easy sunflower art!

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Chemical Reactions!

September 30, 2021 | Simcoe Place

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

August 26, 2021 | Coatsworth

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

August 26, 2021 | Infinity Place

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

July 29, 2021 | Coatsworth

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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