Hello Sunflower parents!
This week, the Sunflower kids in Ms. Indima's and Ms. Sam's class are working with me to create a summer to-do list. In making this project, the children will get yet another chance to increase their awareness of the four seasons and how they are different. We have had so much fun talking about what is (and what isn't) fun to do in the hot weather!
The project itself involves some basic sewing skills. Be sure to ask your child how they felt about using a "real metal!!!" needle. The needles we are using are tapestry needles, and are quite safe. It was delightful to see the surprise and excitement on the faces of some children who did not know that some needles don't need to be off-limits to children- a true Montessori moment. We also got to use a special star-shaped hole-punch, and had another opportunity to work on writing our names.
I encourage you to extend the use of this project at home in the following ways:
1) Please hang your child's list in a visible spot. As activities are completed, tear them off the string. In two weeks, we will be making a summer journal which would make a perfect spot to glue the cards that have been torn from the string. You may wish to include a brief summary of how that activity went, or even a picture or photograph.
2) Use this list as a way to encourage further conversation about how we measure time. Many children feel a new sense of security when they can talk with ease about "tomorrow" and "next week" in a knowledgeable way.
3) Feel free to add your own family's favorite summer activities to the list. All you need is a bit more string, a hole punch, and a few more index cards cut in half.
As always, thanks for sending such lovely little faces to school each day. They are so much fun to work with!
Ms. Melodie
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