The first week of December was a very exciting time as it was time for School Reports! We met individually with our students' families and parents were positively impressed with the detail of the reports.
Our school reports resemble the kind of education we provide at The Earth School: Individualized and Holistic. We attend to the individual needs of our students and incorporate academics along with social and emotional development in a seamless manner. As one of the parents said: "I don't know exactly what you do in school, but it is working great and my child is very happy."
Each school report is different, as it includes a detailed list of activities and lessons presented to each child as well as a narrative describing each child's experience and creative ways in which s/he has overcome challenges along the way.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
First Semester - Cultural Celebrations and much more!
Our Montessori curriculum includes a series of cultural celebrations along the school year. This first semester has been very exciting with many cultural activities for the children and their families. Thank you to all the parents who have volunteered at school and shared with our students about these wonderful traditions and celebrations, we greatly appreciate your involvement. The school year was off to a great start with the Family Pic-Nic. From there on, it has been so much fun!
We had a very special time during the Harvest Festival and also learned about Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Food was delicious and the opportunity to share with the families was priceless! Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas were also among our cultural celebrations this semester. Our students enjoyed special crafts and took part in meaningful activities such as coloring rice to make their own rangoli (a traditional decorative art from India), preparing carrot soup for their parents, and making Christmas decorations, among others.
Our focus on providing experiential learning has covered not only the cultural area but all other areas of the curriculum. This is something that has supported our students in continuing to develop a deep love of learning. Being involved in activities where they can learn from what they do, rather than from what the teacher tells them in class, has made a significant difference in their learning experience.
Followed are pictures to share the magic of some of the moments we have treasured at school so far. At The Earth School we truly make learning fun!
We had a very special time during the Harvest Festival and also learned about Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Food was delicious and the opportunity to share with the families was priceless! Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas were also among our cultural celebrations this semester. Our students enjoyed special crafts and took part in meaningful activities such as coloring rice to make their own rangoli (a traditional decorative art from India), preparing carrot soup for their parents, and making Christmas decorations, among others.
Our focus on providing experiential learning has covered not only the cultural area but all other areas of the curriculum. This is something that has supported our students in continuing to develop a deep love of learning. Being involved in activities where they can learn from what they do, rather than from what the teacher tells them in class, has made a significant difference in their learning experience.
Followed are pictures to share the magic of some of the moments we have treasured at school so far. At The Earth School we truly make learning fun!
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