Focus on lessons and challenges
The holiday season is behind us, and the students stepped right back into their academic and daily school routines. We look forward to these winter months as the focus is on lessons and challenging each student to excel in whatever area they find an interest in. By returning to school after a two-week break, colds and the flu will hit again. Please encourage your child, and those around you, to cover their coughs, wash their hands, drink plenty of water, and get a good night’s sleep.
Montessori Tidbits
Dr. Maria Montessori believed that the relationship of child to adult should be one of trust, confidence, and acceptance, together with a belief in the child. Encouraging words should relay these feelings to the child. Our guides and teachers use these words frequently. In an effort to “bring Montessori home” I am sharing with you our words of encouragement.
“You do a good job of …”
Children should be encouraged when they do not expect it and when they are not asking for it. Even a comment about something small and insignificant to us, may have a great importance to a child.
“Let’s try it together.”
Children often fear making mistakes or failing. To help children with something new, work together and help them understand that it doesn’t have to be perfect.
“Everyone makes mistakes. Now, what can you learn from your mistake?”
The mistake can’t be changed, but there is something to be learned so the same mistake will not happen in the future.
“Keep trying, don’t give up.”
Encouragement, when it is needed the most, is essential.
“I’m sure you can figure this out, but if you need any help, please come to me.”
Encourage a child to solve their own problems. Adults need to show confidence that the child is able to do this.
Upcoming Events
- Every Friday Early Release Days at 2 p.m.
- Jan. 9 – School Board meeting
- Jan. 20 – No School – Dr. Martin Luther King Day
- Jan. 21 – Parent Advisory Group meeting
- Jan. 22 – Family Night