From Mrs. Tracy's Desk...
I hope that all of you have had an incredible Thanksgiving celebration! As we move into December, please let me know if I can help you/your child in any way. Here are a few bits of exciting news:
1. Friendship Groups are kicking off this week in Lower EL and next week in Upper EL! Yay! I will start groups by sharing my role, talking about what he/she can do if/when they are struggling with emotions, who they can talk to and what that looks like in the classroom. We will also talk about promoting “Peace & Kindness” within our classrooms and in our community.
Friendship Groups in Room 107
Today Mrs. Tracy joined us in the classroom for Friendship Group! Mrs. Tracy and the children talked about what peace looked like and how they could be peaceful.
Friendship Groups provide a safe setting where children increase their:
1) self-awareness
2) cooperation and communication skills,
3) ability to have fun with peers.
2) cooperation and communication skills,
3) ability to have fun with peers.
Children learn from each other and help each other. Ultimately, the goal of our Elementary Friendship Group is to PREVENT problems in the future by teaching children new skills.
Friendship Groups in Room 106
Giving Thanks
2. As part of giving thanks and encouraging kindness/peace, over dinner, come up with three ways, you (as a family) can make a difference for others in need! Once you have all of your ideas, choose one and get excited to do it together! Here are a few ideas:
-Clean out and donate toys, books, clothes
-Call or donate to our (wonderful!) Center for the Homeless! You can see a list of their “needs” on their website. Or if you’re interested in volunteering, as a family, contact them directly!
-Research an organization that’s important to your family and donate time or money (volunteer at an animal shelter, donate to your favorite cause) etc.
-If you celebrate with presents this month, ask your child/children to choose 1 item to donate for every 2 items or 4 items on his/her wish list. Get them involved and excited to help others!
3. Looking for ways to become more “Montessori” aware…at home? Check out this fun, resource!
4. Mindful Montessori:
5. Mindful & Montessori gift ideas for our family:
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