We learned how to play the Dreidel game and what each Hebrew symbol represents. We read stories and learned about the traditions, foods, and meanings involved. We used the shamash (middle candle) on our menorah to light one candle on each of the 8 days of Hanukkah. (Please click for full photos and more information.)
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In honour of this special month, the children have been learning about the Anishnaabe Medicine Wheel and its symbolism. Learning about the medicine wheel helps young children understand the cycles and balance of life, the Earth, seasons, and time. We also enjoyed playing rhythms on our Indigenous drum together. Please click to find out what the items on the medicine wheel represent and for more photos!
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We learned how fossils are made over thousands of years through the same pressure and time it takes as the rock cycle. We used a fossil digging kit to carefully uncover and dust off 15 different types of fossils such as shark teeth and coral. (Please click for the full information and photos.)
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The Under 3 class celebrated the Year of the Rabbit by painting with chopsticks, dressing in traditional clothing from East Asia, and having both Casa classes parade through our class. We read books about the Lunar New Year and practiced saying “Kung Hei Fat Choy!” (Please click for more information and the full photos.)
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The children enjoyed having a snack with their families and making heart-themed crafts. It’s so wonderful getting to spend time with our DTMS families and building a sense of community while promoting parent involvement in our programs. (Please click for more information.)
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In honour of Valentine’s Day, we participated in process-oriented valentine art. We took turns pulling names from a hat, then set to work to craft a one-of-a-kind valentine. We presented each other with our special gift on Valentine’s Day during our sharing circle. The children looked proud and pleased to both give and receive these keepsakes. (Please click for full photos.)
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The Under 3 children learned about how “every child matters” and listened to stories about Indigenous culture and the significance of Orange Shirt Day. They helped to create a community bulletin board by making hand prints and colouring on orange t-shirt cut-outs. The children and staff throughout the centre wore orange shirts in solidarity on the commemorative day.
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While learning about butterflies to prepare for their arrival, Casa West learned some songs to further solidify our knowledge especially of a butterfly’s lifecycle.
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In our Casa community, we have been learning all about the wonderful country we live in- Canada! We learned the names of each province and territory, their place on the map, as well as their corresponding flags.
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We had so much fun celebrating Chinese or the Lunar New Year together! Celebrating all holidays and cultures is an intrinsic part of Montessori education. We hope to help the children develop into global citizens.
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