October at Marlowe

What a month for art! The children colored, painted, and glued their hearts out. They even practiced patterns by dyeing pasta to string into necklaces and by making colorful paper chains.

We planted seeds from the pumpkin we carved together, started growing a pineapple from its top, and dyed celery with food coloring. We also filled our classroom with zinnias from our garden and rooted cuttings from the plants in our front pots.

Ms. Mary and Mr. Bob (as well as Caroline and Annelise) played for us and gave the children an opportunity to hold and try their instruments.

October wouldn’t be complete without a costume party! Pirates, superheroes, and princesses filled our classroom, and even in costume, our friends were focused and hard at work!

I’m so proud of all your children and can’t wait to brag about them at this week’s parent-teacher conferences!

September at Marlowe

One month in, and the classroom is already running smoothly! Routines are becoming more familiar, friendships are growing, and the children are becoming increasingly confident and independent in their daily work.

Throughout the month, they created art both inside and out, explored the natural world, and worked with a wide variety of our beautiful Montessori materials. We have loved watching them choose their work with purpose, care for the classroom and garden, and take pride in mastering new skills.

Our unit this month was all about the human body. We talked about the difference between living and nonliving things, vertebrates and invertebrates, what makes us mammals, our five senses, ways to keep our bodies healthy, and some of the amazing things happening underneath our skin. Below are just a few of the books we enjoyed as part of our study. The children learned so many fascinating facts about their bodies—be sure to ask them the questions in this month’s newsletter!

Music and movement were also a big part of September. We danced with colorful scarves and rhythm sticks and practiced listening carefully for changes in tempo and rhythm. These activities gave the children a fun way to work on coordination, rhythm, listening, and self-control.

It has been such a fun first full month, and we are excited to see all the learning and growth October will bring. Don't forget to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences. I can't wait to brag about your child!