“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.” ~ Maria Montessori
P4 teachers would like to take a moment to let you know you, as parents, are doing an amazing job; whether you are sticking to a strict schedule or offering a little more freedom, your child is and will continue to thrive. Be patient, be calm, and know that you are doing exactly what your child needs. Maria Montessori said, “Education is a natural process carried out by the human, and is acquired not by listening to words, but by experiences in the environment.” Whatever environment your child is in, they will adapt and they will learn. All you must do is guide them. Maria Montessori also said, “One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child.” Is your child happy? Yes! All will be well.
We wanted to showcase a few of the wonderful opportunities your child has had at FMS over the last month.
We are lucky to have the opportunity to take field trips to wonderful places, as we did to the Children’s Discovery Museum. The children had a blast, and we had the best parent chaperones that allowed the children to have a safe and fun time.
The first part of March brought us lots of learning about dinosaurs, Asia, reptiles and amphibians, and of course the opportunity to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day.
The English and Spanish Immersion kindergarteners have been joining together every Monday for gardening. Students have gained new friendships as we get to know each other during these meetings. We conduct experiments, take trips to the park, practice partner talking, and clean up leaves on the ground of the outdoor classroom. Our latest experiment was to see if we could grow beans inside a bag with wet cotton balls. Each child got two beans and two wet cotton balls. We placed the bags on the window and waited to see what would happen. Unfortunately, the children were not able to see the end result, but these pictures prove that it is possible to sprout a bean in a bag!
We also have the privilege of having a farmer visit our kindergarten students from Green Our Planet. She allows them to learn, explore, and take part in planting to help create a beautiful garden for our school.
We miss you and the opportunities of being together in the thriving learning environment we strive to create at FMS. We look forward to the day our doors reopen and students can return to class. For now, we remind our families that we are here for you whenever you need us, and we are working hard to provide your children with new opportunities to connect and learn.