Pre-Primary Room 2

April News

In April, our pre-primary class will embark on an exciting exploration of Islands & Volcanoes, diving into the wonders of nature and geography. Through hands-on activities, the children will discover how islands form, what makes volcanoes erupt, and the incredible landscapes shaped by these natural forces. Our featured book of the month, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, will add a playful touch to our learning as we explore the alphabet with its rhythmic, engaging story. The children will practice letter recognition and sounds while connecting the book’s lively theme to their island adventures. This blend of science and literacy will spark curiosity and creativity, encouraging our little learners to ask questions and share ideas. We can’t wait to see their imaginations ignite like a volcano, full of energy and wonder!

March Recap

In March, our pre-primary class embraced a month full of imagination and discovery! We celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with festive crafts, exploring rainbows, shamrocks, and a little leprechaun magic. Inspired by Dr. Seuss, we enjoyed whimsical stories and playful rhyming games, sparking creativity and language development. Dinosaurs also roared into our classroom, as children dug into prehistoric adventures through hands-on activities and fossil hunts. It was a fun-filled month of learning, blending literature, science, and seasonal celebrations!



In our Montessori curriculum, we prioritize practical life skills through hands-on activities that promote independence, concentration, and coordination. This March, our pre-primary class explored these skills by caring for a plant, learning how to water it gently, remove wilted leaves, and observed its growth. These simple yet meaningful tasks helped the children develop responsibility and a sense of nurturing. Additionally, the children practiced balance and focus by walking carefully through a maze they built, thoughtfully placing materials to create paths and testing their designs. This activity not only encouraged physical coordination but also problem-solving and teamwork. These experiences lay the foundation for lifelong skills, fostering confidence and purposeful movement in our young learners.

February Recap

In February, our pre-primary class engaged in festive activities inspired by Valentine’s Day, friendship, and Black History Month. We explored the theme of kindness by creating handmade valentines for friends and practicing ways to show love and appreciation through words and actions. The children enjoyed storytelling sessions that highlighted friendships between different characters, reinforcing the importance of inclusion and empathy. As part of our Black History Month activities, we introduced influential figures through age-appropriate stories, music, and art, celebrating diversity and achievements in a way that was meaningful to young learners. Hands-on crafts, like heart collages and collaborative paintings, encouraged teamwork and creativity while reinforcing the values of love and unity. Throughout the month, we focused on building positive social skills, strengthening friendships, and recognizing the importance of treating others with kindness and respect.

 In our Montessori curriculum, we prioritize practical life skills through hands-on activities that promote independence and coordination. For example, students worked with the Red Rods, carefully arranging them from longest to shortest, which helped refine their sense of order, visual discrimination, and spatial awareness. They also practiced pouring water into a bowl and cup, an activity that strengthened their fine motor skills, concentration, and hand-eye coordination. Through these exercises, children learned to control their movements, developing patience and precision as they carefully transferred liquids without spilling. Additionally, we introduced other practical life activities like spooning, transferring objects with tongs, and folding cloths, all of which build confidence and a sense of responsibility. These activities not only lay the foundation for academic learning but also help children develop essential life skills they will use every day.

January Recap

In January, our pre-primary class engaged in festive activities inspired by the wonders of Winter, Snow, and Ice. After returning from the holiday break, the children took time to readjust, and we were thrilled to have everyone back in the rhythm of school life. Throughout the month, the children explored topics such as snow, winter, and ice, as well as fascinating lessons on winter animals and hibernation, focusing on polar bears, penguins, and animals that hibernate in igloos. One of the class activities involved exploring the properties of snow and ice through sensory play, where the children used tools like spoons, droppers, and small cups to scoop, pour, and melt ice cubes with warm water. They also experimented with adding salt to ice, which led to discussions about how it speeds up the melting process and is used on icy roads. The children compared the texture and appearance of ice before and after it melted, creating fake snow, while fostering creativity and problem-solving. Our featured book, The Mitten, was a favorite, sparking lively discussions and imaginative play while we also honored Martin Luther King Jr. by studying his “I Have a Dream” speech, leading to meaningful conversations about freedom, cultural diversity, and kindness.



In our Montessori curriculum, we placed strong emphasis on developing practical life skills through engaging, hands-on activities. For example, students used dressing frames to practice buttoning, tying, buckling, snapping, and zipping, which helped refine their fine motor skills and build independence. During one activity, the children worked in small groups, taking turns with the dressing frames and encouraging one another as they mastered each task. Another activity involved folding napkins and small towels, where the children carefully matched corners to create neat, symmetrical folds, fostering a sense of order and control of movement. These practical life exercises not only teach essential skills but also promote concentration, confidence, and collaboration among peers.

December Recap

In December, our pre-primary class engaged in festive activities inspired by the Christmas season. The children helped decorate our classroom with a variety of creative art projects, fostering teamwork and holiday spirit. We also focused on introducing and practicing the letters L, M, and N through hands-on activities and games that encouraged early literacy skills. These activities help promote fine motor development, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the alphabet. The holiday-themed environment provided a joyful and engaging learning atmosphere for the children.



In our Montessori curriculum, we placed strong emphasis on developing practical life skills through engaging, hands-on activities. For example, children practiced rolling up mats and carefully placing them back in their designated baskets, which fosters independence, order, and responsibility. Additionally, students were introduced to the skill of cutting paper using scissors, where they learned proper grip and control. These activities not only enhance fine motor development but also build concentration, coordination, and confidence as children master everyday tasks. By engaging in these purposeful exercises, children also develop patience, attention to detail, and a sense of respect for their environment and the materials they use.

November Recap

In November, our pre-primary class enjoyed thematic activities inspired by To Fill a Bucket and preparations for the upcoming Thanksgiving harvest. This heartwarming book introduced children to the joy of giving and receiving, fostering a sense of kindness and gratitude. As part of our celebrations, the children prepared for their feast by creating woven paper placemats. This activity allowed them to practice fine motor skills while expressing creativity, and they took pride in using their handmade placemats on the day of the feast. It was a wonderful way to build community and celebrate togetherness.



In our Montessori curriculum, we emphasized practical life skills by engaging children in activities such as cutting toy fruits and vegetables. These hands-on experiences not only promoted the development of fine motor skills but also encouraged creativity and imaginative play through the open-ended nature of the materials. Cutting activities support learning dispositions such as confidence, commitment, imagination, enthusiasm, and persistence, while also fostering critical skills like problem-solving, experimentation, investigation, and hypothesizing. As children practiced using different tools to cut various materials, they transferred and adapted their knowledge to new contexts, reinforcing their learning and building independence. These activities also helped cultivate a sense of responsibility and care, as children began to see their role in tasks that mirror real-life experiences.

October Recap

In October, our pre-primary class engaged in thematic activities inspired by our book Going on a leaf hunt and preparing for the upcoming Halloween parade. These activities encouraged children to observe and explore the natural world, focusing on how autumn looks, feels, and smells. Through interactions with teachers and students, they also enhanced their speaking and listening skills. Discussions around seasonal changes helped the children to expand their vocabulary and build a deeper connection to their environment. Additionally, the creative process of preparing for Halloween fostered their curiosity and imagination. This provided opportunities for self-expression as children decided on costumes and decorations. These experiences contributed to their emotional and social development, as they learned to collaborate and share ideas with others.

In our Montessori curriculum, we emphasize practical life skills by guiding children through hands-on activities. A key part of their learning experience was the Brown Stair, an important sensorial material. This tool helped children understand size differentiation and spatial awareness. The set consists of ten wooden blocks that are the same length but progressively vary in width and height, allowing children to explore concepts of size and dimension. As they manipulated the blocks, children practiced distinguishing between wide and narrow. Strengthening their ability to compare shapes. This activity also developed fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The Brown Stair introduced early mathematical concepts such as sequencing and progression, while also enhancing sensory perception and spatial understanding skills that are foundational for more advanced problem-solving in the future.

September Recap

Our pre-primary class engaged in a thematic unit centered around All About Me and welcome back to school activities. This unit is designed to celebrate the individuality of each child, encouraging them to express their unique personalities, preferences, and characteristics. Through a variety of activities, children were given the opportunity to learn and communicate about themselves, promoting identity formation and self-awareness. Additionally, as we eased back into the school routine, we introduced classroom roles and responsibilities and helping the children to become familiar with the structure of the class. We explained how to manage different classroom activities, practice putting them away, and understand the importance of these roles in our community. Our circle time provided a platform for the children to further express themselves, enhancing their communication skills and building confidence in sharing with their peers.

In our Montessori curriculum, we place a strong emphasis on developing practical life skills. Children are guided through activities that enhance their organizational abilities, such as categorizing apples by color into corresponding bowls, which helps build the foundation for efficient work habits and maintaining orderly environments. In the area of language studies, we focused on the introduction of letters a, b, and c using tactile, hands-on materials. These included tracing sandpaper letters and engaging in dot painting, allowing children to explore language through sensory experiences. In art activities, students had the opportunity to enhance their fine motor skills by using cotton balls to paint a yellow school bus and practicing dot painting techniques to create apples. These activities fostered creativity and coordination while providing an enjoyable, hands-on learning experience.

Summer 2024 Recap

Hello parents! Welcome to the pre-primary classroom. My name is Ms. Leanne, and I am thrilled to have your child in our class this year. I want to take a moment to tell you a little about myself. I have my Associates of Arts Child Development degree, and I have been teaching for 6 years. My hobbies are reading books, working out, and cooking. I previously was in the preprimary classroom at our sister school Little Acorn Montessori Academy.

The children had lots of fun during our summer program. They participated in many fun activities. One was our waterslide and bubble days. We continued the fun with underwater adventures and outer space themes. During the month of August, the children also got to make their own camping art to go along with our camping theme. They made farm animals during our farm week. Our class really enjoyed the reptile and puppet shows. It was lots of fun seeing the children participate in our spirit week.