GREENWOOD MONTESSORI
CHILDREN’S HOUSE
Monthly Newsletter
March 2016
The Luck of the Teacher
Julia Hittinger
With registration for next year underway, lately I’ve been
reflecting on how fortunate I have been this year to continue
my work with young children. The start of a new school
requires quite a bit of hard work which can take its toll on a
new mom. I have been blessed to have a very supportive
husband, extended family, and friends who have lent their
support to help make our school a reality. Whether they are
putting in extra hours, offering advice, assisting with child care,
or simply lending a listening ear on the tough days, I continue
to discover their true value.
The children themselves have been a joy to work with in the
classroom. I am always amazed at how their minds work as
they develop through their childhood. Maria Montessori
always referred to this unfolding as “The Secret of Childhood.”
Everyday on my drive home or as I nurse my daughter on the
couch, I reflect on something that went well and furrow my
brow over something that I need to do differently as I respond
to their daily needs. I delight equally in the results of the
Sallee’s Silly
Child: Mom, do you know why we have butt cheeks?
Mom: What?
Child: Did you know why we have bum cheeks?
Mom: Um, no.
Child: It’s so that if poop is comin’ we can squeeze them and keep it in until we get on the potty
Child of the Month
Maxim
cont. from p. 1
pleasantries of classroom life as well
as those challenges that keep me
stubbornly looking for a solution.
The simple existence of our classroom
and the progress made this year gives
me great excitement for the future
classes who will be a part of GMCH. I
look forward to continuing
Montessori’s work in the many years to
come.
Parents: Danielle & Jason
Siblings: Sloan
Favorite color: Red
Favorite food: Happy Meal
Favorite place: McDonald’s
Favorite class work: Window washing
Favorite animal: Tiger
Riddle Me This
February’s Answer: Draw a smaller line next to it!
I can only live where there is light, but I die if
the light shines on me. What am I?
Check back next month for the answer and new riddle!
March Madness Sweepstakes!
For the month of March, we will hold a drawing for some free Montessori materials!
Here’s how to winCheck in on Facebook when you drop off or pick up your child, and post:
I just picked up/dropped off my child at GMCH! Give them a call to schedule a tour and see
how they can meet your child’s educational needs.
Other ways to get entered:
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Make a referral. If they come in to complete a tour by March 31st
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Submit a testimonial that can be used on our website or type your own on our FB page
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Share one of our daily FB posts
Dates to Remember
Montessori @ Home
7- Krishna’s’s snack/sharing
8 - Sloan’s snack/sharing
9 - Emma’s snack/sharing
14- Jack’s snack/sharing
15 - Maxim’s snack/sharing
17- Happy St. Patrick’s Day
21-31 Spring Break- NO SCHOOL
April
Corn Broom
1- Spring Break- NO SCHOOL
4- Classes resume
Classic child-size broom with wood handle
ages 3-7
A sturdy classic! A slightly smaller head and a little
less weight makes this broom easier for children to
manage than standard adult-size brooms.
Natural, stiff broomcorn head on a painted wood
handle; 7" wide head; 38" overall.
Like this product?
Little Movers workshop
10:30 a.m.
Friday, Mar. 4
White River Branch, Johnson Co. Library
More details on our Facebook page!
www.forsmallhands.com
Mud Muffins
Materials Needed:
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Dirt
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Water
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Mixing bowl
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Muffin tins
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Rocks, pebbles, twigs, leaves, flower petals
1. Mix dirt and water in the bowl.
2. Make a ball with the mud mixture.
3. Press the mud into the muffin tin cups.
4. Decorate with rocks, pebbles, twigs, leaves, flower petals, etc
5. Allow time to dry in the sun before removing them from the tin.
Montessori Moment
Montessori’s first job was to visit insane asylums and select patients for treatment.
This was where her interest in young children and their needs developed. She noticed that children who had been diagnosed as “unteachable” responded to her methods. Because she had trained as a scientist, she used observation to determine the
needs of the children. She was a brilliant woman and an astute observer. Soon she
determined that the problems existed not in the children, but in the adults, in their
approaches and in the environments they provided. By this time, Montessori was developing a reputation for
her gifts with children and education. She was referred to as “Teacher.” Many forgot that her training was
in medicine. (Mooney, 21-22)
In next month’s issue, find out how Maria developed her first “Children’s House” in the slums of Rome.
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