A New Teacher AND A New Student

The most exciting news of the week was that we gained a new teacher AND a new student! 

Watch your email inbox in the next two days for the December newsletter welcoming Mayte as our new teacher for the two year olds. 

A lovely girl has joined Tom's all-boy class. She has brought a wonderful sense of calm joy to the classroom, and the children are learning a lot from her deep appreciation for nature. We don't use names of children on this blog, but we welcome our newest student warmly!

It was a fun week for her to join Tom's class, as the children had a chance to continue their sound project. They listened to different kinds of music, and then got up and danced! It was fun to see how the music inspired them to move.

Outside, in Lionel's class, the children had a great time doing different movements to drum beats. They played a fun game that was a bit like musical chairs--but with hoops!

We explored a new cloth tunnel in the grassy area, and the children were excited to see how many of their friends could fit inside at the same time.

Some of the younger children went outside to do some rubbings on our geometric tiles.

We had a sunny afternoon of water play in the fruit tree garden.

The two year olds walked with painted feet, creating art on the piazza with Paloma and Mayte.

Meanwhile, there was plenty going on indoors. The writing table in the 3/4 class was in constant use, with children drawing, writing, and creating secret messages.

There was serious music to be made.

As always, there were busy builders hard at work.

We explored rock salt and zigzag shapes on the light table.

The family of one of Tom's students came to school for a delightful storytime session. The children loved the story--and the twin baby girls!

We look forward to seeing all parents on Wednesday, December 6th for parent/teacher conferences! 

Have a great week. ;-)