July North Preschool Newsletter

Hello July~

This month, the North Preschool students will learn about seashells! They will sort and match different types of shells, complete shell-themed art and sensory work, and count pearls. During circle, we will sing “Five Little Seashells” and “Take me Out to the Ocean.” We’ll also practice the iconic tongue twister, “She Sells Seashells by the Seashore.”

“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.”--Maria Montessori

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Dates to remember:

• July 8: Pajama Day
• July 11: Ice Cream Social at PFM (3:00 p.m. for North Preschool)
• July 18: Field Day at PFM
• July 25: Visit the Fountain at Seattle Center

Quick Classroom Reminders:

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

July Birthdays:

Coming soon!

Everyday Ways to Support Your Baby's and Toddler's Early Learning

Learning begins the moment your child enters the world. They learn about themselves, their caregivers, and their surrounding environment. Within the first three years — a critical period — your child will observe and experience lessons and interactions that shape their early learning experiences.

The below areas highlight opportunities to enhance early learning while caring for your child:

• Language and communication

• Thinking skills

• Self-control

• Self-confidence

The way you communicate with your child shapes future communication skills and interactions. Learn more about these areas, as well as tips and best practices here.

June South Preschool Newsletter

Hello June~

This month, the South Preschool students will learn about shells. They’ll complete seashell matching and sorting work and a sensory-related shell project. Additionally, the preschool students will complete a special project in celebration of Father’s Day!

“There is a great sense of community within the Montessori classroom, where children of differing ages work together in an atmosphere of cooperation rather than competitiveness.”--Maria Montessori

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Dates to remember:

• Tiny Tots at Benaroya Hall on June 7, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
• Father's Day Donuts with Dad on June 14, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
• Preschool Graduation on June 28

Quick Classroom Reminders:

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

June Birthdays:

Aria (4) June 2

June North Preschool Newsletter

Hello June~

This month, the North Preschool students will learn about hummingbirds. They’ll study the anatomy, habits, and life cycle of the hummingbird. Additionally, the preschool students will complete a special art project in celebration of Father’s Day!

“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.”--Maria Montessori

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Dates to remember:

• Tiny Tots at Benaroya Hall on June 7, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
• Father's Day Donuts with Dad on June 14, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
• Preschool Graduation on June 28

Quick Classroom Reminders:

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

June Birthdays:

Anna (3) June 22

June Toddler Newsletter

Hello June~

This month, the toddler students will study insects. They’ll enjoy sorting and matching different types of insects and complete insect-themed art. Additionally, we’ll work with insects in Play-Doh—a classroom favorite! During circle, we’ll sing “The Ants Go Marching One by One,” “The Insect Song,” and “A Fly is on My Toe.”

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

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Dates to remember:

• Tiny Tots at Benaroya Hall on June 7, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
• Father's Day Donuts with Dad on June 14, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
• Preschool Graduation on June 28

Quick Classroom Reminders:

Please check to see that your child has extra clothes and diapers in the classroom.

June Birthdays:

Lars (2) June 1

June Infant Newletter

Hello June~

This month, our theme is summer! We will have several summer-related works on the shelves, including puzzles, art, and bottle shakers.

Weekly focus—

• Week one: Cognitive (put and take)

• Week two: Practical life (sandal and hat basket)

• Week three: Fine motor (stacking)

• Week four: Sensorial (shakers)

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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:

• Father's Day Donuts with Dad on June 14, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
• Preschool Graduation on June 28

Classroom reminder:

Please label your child's bottles and/or food with their first and last name, 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!

June Birthdays:

Coming soon!