This week Lower North is reviewing Days of the Week while Lower South is studying Months of the Year. We added some extension work to our Simple Machine Unit with the help of Rube Goldberg. The students were offered a variety of materials to create an obstacle course using several simple machines. They first drew...Read More

This week Lower North is reviewing Days of the Week while Lower South is studying Months of the Year. We added some extension work to our Simple Machine Unit with the help of Rube Goldberg. The students were offered a variety of materials to create an obstacle course using several simple machines. They first drew...Read More

This week our toddlers explored a new rice sensory bin and a unique painting activity. As they engaged with the rice, they practiced fine motor skills through scooping, pouring, and filling, while also benefiting from the calming, tactile experience that supports sensory integration and emotional regulation. The toddlers also discovered a new way to paint...Read More

We began the week with a new Math work, the Estimation Jar. This work allows the student to use their understanding of quantity to estimate the number of items in a sealed jar. We count and discover the real number at the end of the week.  Our next geography unit, My Continent, was a very...Read More

We introduced a new science unit this week on Nutrition. Lessons about food groups, types of foods, nutritious and non-nutritious foods were given. Students could also use pretend foods to create a healthy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This is an easy topic to discuss and expand on in the home! Practical life works included using...Read More