“Hola, como estas?” “Hi, how are you?” “Por favor” “Please” , “Gracias” “Thank you” are a few of the common Spanish words heard in our classroom as we begin our day together. “ Uno, dos, tres” “one, two, three” can be heard by the children as they count in Spanish. “Por favor, venga al circulo, no mas trabajo,” “please come to circle, no more work” is an example of some of the daily instructions that our students hear as they experience the Spanish language in a natural and routine manner. 
We have found that singing in Spanish is also an easy and enjoyable way for the children to hear the rhythm of the language. The children work with exclusive Spanish language materials in learning how to identify objects and pictures in Spanish. They do this by learning how to pronounce, spell and associate the concepts in the Spanish language. The Montessori math materials are also taught in Spanish, once the concepts are learned in English.
Extension of the 10 Board
We are looking forward to our parent/child night next Wednesday, 2/13 starting at 4:45pm (if your last name begins with A-M) and at 5:30 (if your last name begins with N-Z). This is a great opportunity to experience the Montessori classroom through the eyes of your child. It is not only a window into their daily routines, but it gives you a sense of the key strengths of a Montessori education of helping to create a foundation of order, concentration, coordination and independence in your child so a life-long love of learning can be ignited, guided and nurtured.
“Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.”
William Arthur Word
Learning to hear the blend,”St”
Please remember to help facilitate your child making their Valentine holder (decorated shoe box is suggested) at home and please bring it to school on 2/14. Please bring 34 valentines signed by your child (not addressed to specific children) to school that day. Our afternoon children are invited to come to school at 10:15am on that day.
Thank you to Thomas and his family for providing delicious snacks this week.
Have a restful weekend,
Ms. Lina, Ms. Nancy, Ms.Julie