Pre-Primary Room 2

January 2026

We had a wonderful and busy month in our Montessori classroom! The children have been actively practicing important practical life skills, including opening and closing simple snap and lid containers, as well as matching identical objects. These activities help build independence, concentration, and fine motor skills. During circle time, we focused on letter recognition and phonics. The children practiced identifying beginning letters and learning the sounds that letters make. We also worked on beginning sounds by naming objects that start with each letter, helping to strengthen early literacy skills. In our cultural studies, we learned about the continent of Europe exploring where it is on the map and discussing different places within the continent. 



Our enrichment classes were filled with creativity and music. In art, we created The Mitten Art allowing the children to express themselves through hands on activities. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., we learned a song and completed an art project to help introduce the children to the importance of kindness, fairness, and community.

It has been a joyful month full of learning, creativity, and growth. We are so proud of all the hard work the children have done and look forward to another exciting month ahead!

December 2025

In December, our pre-primary class will engage in festive activities inspired by the Christmas season. The children will help decorate our classroom with a variety of creative art projects, fostering teamwork and holiday spirit. This month, we will also focus on introducing and practicing the letters j , k, and q through hands-on activities and games that encourage early literacy skills. These activities will promote fine motor development, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the alphabet. The holiday-themed environment will provide a joyful and engaging learning atmosphere for the children.

In our Montessori curriculum, we place a strong emphasis on developing practical life skills through engaging, hands-on activities. For example, children practice rolling up mats and carefully placing them back in their designated baskets, which fosters independence, order, and responsibility. Additionally, students are introduced to the skill of cutting paper using scissors, where they learn 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 2025

In November, our pre-primary class enjoyed thematic activities inspired by To Fill a Bucket. 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 our Harvest 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 returning objects to their original place. These hands-on experiences not only support the development of fine motor skills but also encourage creativity and imaginative play through the open-ended nature of the materials. Activities that involve placing items back where they belong help nurture important learning dispositions, including confidence, commitment, imagination, enthusiasm, and persistence. They also promote essential skills such as problem-solving, experimentation, investigation, and hypothesizing. As children practiced working with different materials and tools, they learned to transfer and apply their knowledge in new situations, strengthening their understanding and building independence. These practical life activities further cultivate a sense of responsibility and care, helping children recognize their role in maintaining order and participating in tasks that reflect real-life experiences.

October 2025

In October, our pre-primary class took part in engaging, themed activities inspired by We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt and the excitement of our costume parade. These experiences invited children to explore the beauty of autumn observing how the season looks, feels, and smells. As they interacted with teachers and classmates, they naturally build their speaking and listening skills through conversation and group discussions. Talking about seasonal changes encouraged vocabulary growth and helped children develop a stronger connection to the world around them. Meanwhile, preparing for Halloween sparked creativity and imagination, offering opportunities for self-expression as children brainstormed costume ideas and help with decorations. These shared experiences supported their emotional and social growth as they learned to collaborate, communicate, and share ideas with one another.

In our Montessori curriculum, we also continued to nurture independence and concentration through hands-on practical life and sensorial activities. One key material the children explored was the Brown Stair, a classic Montessori tool designed to refine a child’s sense of dimension and spatial relationships. The Brown Stair consists of ten wooden prisms that are identical in length but vary in width and height. By carefully arranging and comparing the blocks, children develop their ability to recognize differences in size, such as wide and narrow. This activity not only refines fine motor control and coordination but also introduces early mathematical ideas like sequencing, order, and progression. Through repeated exploration, the Brown Stair strengthens sensory perception and lays the groundwork for future abstract thinking and problem-solving skills.

September 2025

In September, our pre-primary class dove into an “All About Me” and “Welcome Back to School” theme. This unit focused on celebrating each child’s individuality, giving them the chance to share their interests, personalities, and unique qualities. Through engaging activities, the children explored who they are while also building self-awareness and confidence. At the same time, we began easing back into our classroom routines by introducing daily roles and responsibilities. The children learned how classroom jobs work, practiced caring for materials, and discovered the value of contributing to our community. During circle time, we created space for them to share more about themselves, strengthening both their communication skills and their comfort in expressing ideas with friends.

In Montessori curriculum, practical life activities play an important role in helping children develop independence and organization. For example, sorting apples by color into matching bowls not only sharpens categorization skills but also supports habits of order and responsibility. In language, we began with the letters a, b, and c, introducing them through multisensory experiences. Children traced sandpaper letters to connect sound and symbol, and practice dot painting to further explore these shapes in a playful, tactile way. Art activities had also been a highlight students painted a bright yellow school bus using cotton balls and created apple designs with dot painting. These creative projects encouraged fine motor growth, artistic expression, and hands-on discovery, making learning both meaningful and fun.

Summer 2025

In August, our pre-primary class celebrated summertime with exciting, hands-on activities that brought joy and learning together. From cooling off on the water slide to participating in our fun-filled field day, the children had the opportunity to explore and enjoy the season in meaningful ways. Field day was the highlight, as students got to experience a bounce house, face painting, and build connections with the natural world around them. These activities not only created lasting summer memories but also supported social, emotional, and sensory development in a playful and engaging environment.



In our Montessori curriculum, we placed a strong emphasis on practical life skills, offering children hands-on experiences that nurtured independence, concentration, and confidence. One of the activities the students especially enjoyed was working with our sensory bin, which was filled with turtles, sharks, dolphins, and other sea life. This activity not only sparked curiosity about marine animals but also encouraged sensory exploration and imaginative play. In addition, the children had the opportunity to explore different weekly themes such as Circus, STEM, and Bugs and Insects, which allowed them to expand their vocabulary, and practice social interactions through role play. These experiences provided a balance of learning and fun, supporting the development of both practical and creative skills in an engaging environment.