Hemlock Class

Welcome to the new school year. We’ve had a great start, welcoming five new children who have adjusted smoothly. It’s been encouraging to see older students support younger ones, making the transition seamless. Our main goal is to provide a safe, happy environment for all, and we are committed to achieving that.
During the initial weeks, we recollected our names with songs and gone through our core classroom rules such as walk inside the classroom, talk quietly, touch your own work, use materials gently, put away the work for the next person. We emphasized the above rules to bring peace and harmony in the classroom. We reminded ourselves of how to carry a chair, roll out a mat, to pour water in a cup, to clean a mess of water. It has been a joy to watch some children to watch new and younger children to teach the snack table procedure. This is the beauty and benefits of multiage classroom.
We introduced easel painting, mirror polishing, and hammering, which were very popular. Children are also learning to put on their own shoes, collect their finished work from their box, pack their bags, and wear their coats independently, with our support as needed to make them feel successful and accomplished. Please label all their belongings with their names.
We just began our apple curriculum, and we learnt the parts of apple. Children enjoyed making the book. We’ll continue exploring the curriculum in the coming months.
We started our class meeting circles; children tried to find solutions for the concerns and problems of the classroom and their fellow friends.
We started our nature walk with returning so that teachers can spend time with new children. Soon new children would also join the stream.
World Peace Day fell on September 21st, but since it was a Sunday, we celebrated with the Buckeye classroom on Monday. After regularly practicing “Light a Candle for Peace,” most children memorized the lyrics. On the 22nd at 11am, we gathered around the playground in a circle with Buckeye friends to sing together and reflect on the importance of peace.
We had our first month of earthquake drill and Fire drill procedure. We talked about why we need to practice these drills every month and the significance of them.
Thanks to the new parents who attended the curriculum night, it might had given you a clear picture of what your child will be doing in the classroom and how they might progress in academics and independence and in social life too.
We celebrated the birthdays of Quentin (3), Shourya (5), and Camille (4).
As the weather is going to get cooler, please dress your children appropriately.

“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.“
————–Dr. Mara Montessori.

Buckeye Class
September has been a wonderful start to our school year! We were delighted to welcome 11 new students to our community, alongside 13 returning friends. Together, the children have begun settling into routines, building friendships, and exploring the joy of learning in a Montessori classroom.

One highlight this month was Curriculum Night, where we had a fantastic parent turnout. Ms. Ross and Ms. Ekstrom shared about each area of the classroom and gave families a deeper look into what Montessori education offers their children each day.

In the classroom, we began with the foundations of grace and courtesy—important skills such as rolling a mat, walking safely inside, and pushing in a chair. These lessons help create a calm, respectful, and independent environment for all.

September also brought an apple theme! The children enjoyed apple-inspired art projects, explored a “Parts of an Apple” work, and had fun tasting different varieties of apples together at circle.

Peace was another important focus this month. We discussed how being peaceful and kind helps make the world a better place. Each day, we sang our peace song before circle, and we joined with the Hemlock class to celebrate the International Day of Peace by singing together outside.

We also began our nature walks, which take place twice a week. Each child will have the opportunity to go every other week, giving them time to observe, explore, and connect with the world around them.

Finally, we had our first earthquake drill. The children practiced going under a table, covering their heads, then exiting calmly outside for roll call. Our first fire drill will be coming soon.

We are so proud of how quickly the children are settling into routines and beginning their Montessori journeys this year. We look forward to a joyful and enriching October together!