Infant November Newsletter

Spring

Hello Families, Happy March! 

This month as a classroom we will focus on spring. Spring in the infant room means lots of flowers, spring-themed books and songs, and bright colors. We will continue learning the names of different colors and begin to add the names of flowers to our growing vocabulary.

Some classroom news for the month - we have added a brachiation bar to the corner of the classroom! Brachiation bars are beneficial gross motor tools that give the infants an opportunity to practice balance, therefore aiding in the refinement of the control and coordination of gross motor movements.

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Important Dates to Remember:

March 28th: PFM Auction

classroom reminder…

Please remember to write your child's name, the date, and the type of milk on their bottles each day. We are required to have this on each bottle each day as per licensing requirements. Thank you!

Toddler March Newsletter

Frogs

Hello Toddler Families,

This month we’re taking our lessons from the transformative nature of frogs. Looking at their life cycles, we’ll compare their stages to the different phases of our lifetimes, talking about how we learn as we grow too! And just as the frog easily adapts to water to land, we’ll also focus on how to embrace the moments of transition in our lives and navigate with them grace and flexibility.

And because frogs are known for their distinctive voices, we’ll introduce the frog guiro rasp into our music area and listen to the beautiful sounds of this percussive instrument.

Happy hopping!

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“Growth is not merely a harmonious increase in size, but a transformation.”

— Maria Montessori

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Important Dates to Remember:

March 28th: PFM Auction

Welcome to the Toddler Room Samantha and Family!

March Infant Newsletter

Hello March~

This month, we have several infants on the verge of walking. It’s an exciting time in their development and a privilege to witness in the classroom! To support this developmental milestone, we have several “pushing works” in our environment. (This is something you can emulate at home if your child is close to walking.) Pushing work helps prepare an infant for weight shifting to their feet, strengthens hand-eye and bilateral coordination, and encourages the movement of walking! We have several rolling carts and cars throughout the classroom for students to enjoy.

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“An authentic child is one who feels secure, autonomous, competent, and connected.
When we help a child to feel secure, feel appreciated, feel that ‘somebody is deeply, truly interested in me,’ by the way we just look, the way we just listen, we influence that child’s whole personality, the way that child sees life.”

— RIE Principal

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Dates to remember:

• Valentine's Day Craft Night--February 7, from 4:00-5:30pm
• PFM closure--February 18 for President's Day

Classroom reminder:

Please check your child's cubby at pickup to see whether they are low on supplies. Also, please label your child's bottles and/or food with their first and last name, the date, and the type of milk or food. Let us know if your child has dietary restrictions! We'll update thier file and ensure these are monitored during communal snack times. Thank you!

How to Teach Your Child to Appropriately Get Your Attention

Trying to get someone’s attention can prove difficult, and it can be a frustrating process for both children and adults. As adults, we may choose to tap someone on the shoulder or whisper, “excuse me,” to gain their attention.

As children work to develop language skills, saying “excuse me” to get mom or dad’s attention is not front-of-mind. Instead, they may resort to behaviors that elicit a response or reaction. This could include whining, yelling, or other less-desirable behaviors. (As parents, we’re quick to respond when our child yells, and this is something we work to improve on in the classroom, too.)

A few ways in which we can teach children to appropriately get our attention include:

1. Model the behavior you’re teaching your child.

2. Practice, practice, practice! Play with this new skill with your child, family, and school community.

3. Remind your child of your expectations. For example, you may choose to say, “It looks like you want to tell me something. I’d like to talk to you after you tap me gently on the shoulder.”

4. Celebrate when your child demonstrates their new skill.

To learn more about how best to support your child’s behavior, we invite you to read the complete article.

March Afternoon Preschool Newsletter

Hello March~

Hello afternoon preschool parents!

This month, the students will visit the grocery store! They’ll “shop” for grocery items and purchase everything we need to make a birthday cake. The students will also learn about different responsibilities within the home, including cooking, cleaning, and finishing laundry.

This classes will take turns playing and learning about the different themes!

Afternoon Preschool Themes:

• Grocery store

• Laundry and cleaning responsibilites

• Pizza parlor

• Bakery

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Afternoon Preschool Schedule:

If you'd like to see our afternoon preschool program in action, we invite you to visit our space anytime between 4:00-4:45pm!

March North Preschool Newsletter

Hello March~

This month, the North Preschool students will study rainbows and reptiles! They will learn about the different colors of the rainbow, make collages, and practice mixing colors. Additionally, they will learn about different reptiles with an emphasis on snakes! (Snakes seem to be a fan-favorite in North Preschool.)

“The child has a mind able to absorb knowledge. S/he has the power to teach her/himself.”--Maria Montessori

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Dates to remember:

• PFM will be closed Friday, March 8 for Teacher In-Service
• The PFM Auction and Fundraiser will be held at the WAC on Saturday, March 16

Quick Classroom Reminders:

• Please be sure your child has extra warm clothes in his/her cubby

• Please store rain gear (including boots, coats, hats, and rain pants) at school

March Birthdays:

Cameron (3) March 16 ; John (4) March 30

March South Preschool Newsletter

Hello March~

This month, the South Preschool students will learn about rainbows. (What are they? Where do they originate? What colors comprise a rainbow?) They will create art collages to show what they learn! Additionally, they will talk about the different parts of a frog, including where frogs live and what they eat.

“Whoever touches the life of a child, touches the most sensitive part of a whole which has roots in the most distant past and climbs toward the infinite future.”--Maria Montessori

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Dates to remember:

• PFM will be closed Friday, March 8 for Teacher In-Service
• The PFM Auction and Fundraiser will be held at the WAC on Saturday, March 16

Quick Classroom Reminders:

• Please be sure your child has extra warm clothes in his/her cubby

March Birthdays:

Kiano (3) March 5 ; Addison (5) March 12

March Toddler Newsletter

Hello March~

This month, the toddler students will focus on the different modes of transportation. Planes, trains, boats, buses, cars, bicycles—we are excited to explore these different methods. During circle, we will share the different ways in which our friends commute to PFM!

“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”--Maria Montessori

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Dates to remember:

• PFM will be closed Friday, March 8 for Teacher In-Service
• The PFM Auction and Fundraiser will be held at the WAC on Saturday, March 16

Quick Classroom Reminders:

Please be sure your child has dry rain gear for the playground each day!

March Birthdays:

Lily (2) March 2