Sensorial experiences were a large part of learning in Early Childhood East this week! We introduced the binomial cube, the triangle box, and the geometric cabinet. All of these works reinforce visual discrimination, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills. The next unit, My Family, was added to the Geography shelf, while Living/Non-Living was introduced as...Read More

We have reached a new month, and with the entry of the first week of November, many students from both Lower communities have learned new information. In Botany, students have been exploring parts of a leaf along with different types of leaves. This week, teachers introduced an extension unit on the topic of leaves. With...Read More

What a fun and busy week! Our new food preparation work was ladling vegetable soup and then tasting it! Shaving cream on a table was a popular work choice, this multi-step work encompasses pouring water, cleaning up, sensory discovery, and fine motor skills! Students also polished a variety of gourds. Sponge squeezing was introduced in...Read More

Hello Families, Here’s the weekly update from the MSBG Adolescent Classroom! History The students will be finishing up their Silk Road Projects this week, allowing us to move on to our conversation about the Columbian Exchange. Ask your adolescent what they are producing about the Silk Road. Science In Diversity of Life, we will be...Read More

This week, our toddlers worked on a craft activity inspired by the cultural celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). In our classroom, we discussed this holiday to help promote cultural awareness and foster a sense of appreciation and unity. The children used markers to color their skull pictures, an activity that...Read More

Here are the highlights from this week: 1. The camp pictures are uploaded!!! So enjoy a few of them! 2. We got the quail eggs! 3. The class is voting on Thanksgiving food options so we can plan for that day. 4. 6th graders are doing their research for the MMUN trip this spring. 5....Read More

We want to thank you for taking the time to meet with us last week for conferences. It is always nice to sit down with you and share all the work that your student does throughout the week, and clarify any questions that you may have. This week, we have begun studying Fossils. This unit...Read More

What a great week celebrating Fall! The students had the opportunity to explore many different holiday works and practice their fine motor skills and concentration. Works included pounding tees into a pumpkin and a spooky sensory bowl. On the art shelf, we drew faces on a pumpkin with markers, made spider web art using a...Read More

In the Classroom Microeconomy Mustang Cafe opens this Wednesday, October 29th, at 8:00 am. Students will need to be at school ~7:30 on Wednesday mornings if they are helping to open the cafe (this is not every student; those doing it should let you know). Electives Our elective courses begin this week! Each student has...Read More

This week, we are getting back into the swing of things after a fun week of camp! This week included: *The students picked their own literature circle books (everyone got their first or second book choice!) *We also sent home the homework folders. The first round of contracts are due on Monday. *The quail eggs...Read More