Now that Kade is out of regular school and starting summer school tomorrow, he is going to be having a lot of sleepover and fun days out with family. Last night was the first sleep over and while we missed him, it was nice to have a night to ourselves...not to mention the morning to myself.
I'm sure that all these sleepovers and fun days out will produce a lot of post not related to Montessori education but they will come with great pictures of my beautiful boy.
Hope everyone has a happy and safe summer....and check back soon for more on what kade is going!
Melissa
Monday, June 28, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
The School Year is Coming to an End!
The school year is coming to an end at The Montessori Family School but there has been many great memories.
Recently Rachel sent me some wonderful picture, I'm going to spend some time over the next few days to post the pictures and get some information from Kade about the things they have done.
Here a some pictures of Kade doing some of the practical life skills.
Using a knife to cut up veggies (he does this a lot at home and has been since he was about 2 and a half)
Folding laundry (He never does this at home but I would like him too!)
The books I have say that teaching children practical life skills like the ones listed above and others like getting themselves dressed, setting the table for dinner, greeting people and many more allow children to develop a sense of self, enable them to develop new skills and become more independent!
"Lessons in theses skills are intended not only to teach the skill itself, but also to help your child to develop a sense of calmness, concentration, cooperation, self-discipline, and self-reliance" -Tim Seldin
While Kade still really likes having his dad and I help him at home it is really great to know that when he is the big wide world that he can fend for himself. He knows when he needs some water, how to get himself ready for life, and how to treat others with respect!
I am always amazed at how wonderful my kids is! And while try our best at home, I know he has learned so much at school!
Recently Rachel sent me some wonderful picture, I'm going to spend some time over the next few days to post the pictures and get some information from Kade about the things they have done.
Here a some pictures of Kade doing some of the practical life skills.
Using a knife to cut up veggies (he does this a lot at home and has been since he was about 2 and a half)
Folding laundry (He never does this at home but I would like him too!)
The books I have say that teaching children practical life skills like the ones listed above and others like getting themselves dressed, setting the table for dinner, greeting people and many more allow children to develop a sense of self, enable them to develop new skills and become more independent!
"Lessons in theses skills are intended not only to teach the skill itself, but also to help your child to develop a sense of calmness, concentration, cooperation, self-discipline, and self-reliance" -Tim Seldin
While Kade still really likes having his dad and I help him at home it is really great to know that when he is the big wide world that he can fend for himself. He knows when he needs some water, how to get himself ready for life, and how to treat others with respect!
I am always amazed at how wonderful my kids is! And while try our best at home, I know he has learned so much at school!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Changes have been made!
If you've been to my blog before you will have noticed that there have been some changes!
POPPIES!
Kade was born in the month of August and so I decided to put poppies as the background of the blog. Not only does it look really pretty but it reminds me of Kade.
School is coming to an end and Kade will be doing part time summer school for the month of July. He is excited to stay in school but also to have some more freedom!
I will try to post more often. I've been really busy at work and haven't had much time to post. That and my internet has been acting up!
Hope all is well with you, devoted reader,
Melissa
POPPIES!
Kade was born in the month of August and so I decided to put poppies as the background of the blog. Not only does it look really pretty but it reminds me of Kade.
School is coming to an end and Kade will be doing part time summer school for the month of July. He is excited to stay in school but also to have some more freedom!
I will try to post more often. I've been really busy at work and haven't had much time to post. That and my internet has been acting up!
Hope all is well with you, devoted reader,
Melissa
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Montessori School is Everywhere!
I spoke to my mother in law tonight and she told me that she stumbled apon a Montessori School while teaching a workshop this week. Marianne is a professional artist now and does many workshops (she is a great teacher and beautiful artist). While teaching this week she found a Montessori school in the wonderful old building the workshop was in. The teachers asked her if the children could come and see what she was teaching and they made their way up to her classroom.
Marianne is a strong believer in teaching children about art and its history. She came and gave the students at Kade's school a lesson on how to use water colours and is always providing the classroom with more water color paper. Art has been an important part of her life since she was child and Montessori school greatly encourages the teaching of art.
I am always amazed at how much people know about Montessori Education and how interested they are to hear the ways children learn in the Montessori Classroom. Before becoming a parent I gave little thought as to what kind of education I would want for my child and now I probably thinking about it too much. I was joking today with the mother of one of Kade's classmates that we already think of our childrens futures too much. She said, and I happen to agree, that our children need a good start and that Montessori School is the best way to do that.
I count my blessings daily for the beautiful little boy I live with!
Marianne is a strong believer in teaching children about art and its history. She came and gave the students at Kade's school a lesson on how to use water colours and is always providing the classroom with more water color paper. Art has been an important part of her life since she was child and Montessori school greatly encourages the teaching of art.
I am always amazed at how much people know about Montessori Education and how interested they are to hear the ways children learn in the Montessori Classroom. Before becoming a parent I gave little thought as to what kind of education I would want for my child and now I probably thinking about it too much. I was joking today with the mother of one of Kade's classmates that we already think of our childrens futures too much. She said, and I happen to agree, that our children need a good start and that Montessori School is the best way to do that.
I count my blessings daily for the beautiful little boy I live with!
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