Ms. Crews's Primary Classroom As September draws to a close, we are settling into the rhythm of daily life in our classroom! Parents often ask how long it takes for children to adapt to the routine and schedule at school. Often by a child's second day, she arrives knowing where to put her outdoor ... Continue Reading about Classroom Notes | September 2019
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Classroom Notes | April 2019
Ms. Hunt: "Spring is here," said the bumble bee! We are soaking up the spring sunshine by working in our outside environment, and observing the signs of warmer weather. Stump hammering, window washing, stone scrubbing and rock painting are some of the activities set up outside, and the ... Continue Reading about Classroom Notes | April 2019
Classroom Notes | March 2019
Ms. Hunt Happy Spring! March was a month of changes...both in the classroom and outside! The children have noticed the warmer weather, return of green grass and even the accumulation of mud outside. We discussed Daylight Savings Time, the arrival of Spring and the lengthening amount of sunlight ... Continue Reading about Classroom Notes | March 2019
Classroom Notes | February 2019
Ms. Hunt Chinese New Year Happy New Year!...Chinese New Year, that is! Our classroom started off this month by celebrating the Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year, on February 5th. This festival is celebrated primarily on the continent of Asia, and also by people who have ... Continue Reading about Classroom Notes | February 2019
Classroom Notes | January 2019
Ms Hunt Welcome back from Winter Break and into 2019! It has been wonderful to see the children settling back into the rhythm of the classroom and reconnecting with their classmates. Practical Life Skills We have a new work in our classroom—lemon juicing! This is a popular work with many steps, ... Continue Reading about Classroom Notes | January 2019