Primary Room 6

We are so excited to begin the second month of our new year! As we reflect on the start of the year, I am filled with joy and pride over everything we have accomplished together as a class. Each student has worked incredibly hard, showing enthusiasm, curiosity, and a genuine love for learning. It has been wonderful to see how eager they are to explore new ideas and concepts.



We began the month by reinforcing our Spanish knowledge, reviewing “Los días de la semana,” “Los meses del año,” and “Las estaciones del año.” The students did a fantastic job recalling and applying what they have learned.

This month, our Social Studies focus was Europe. We explored its rich culture, languages, countries, animal habitats, and so much more. The students were highly engaged and excited to learn about the uniqueness of each country, often asking thoughtful questions and sharing interesting observations.

In Math, we learned how to multiply three-digit numbers by two-digit numbers. We also practiced abstracting long multiplication using bed frames and successfully applied these strategies to real-world, practical problems.

In Language Arts, we reviewed nouns, verbs, and adjectives by sorting them into different categories. Students practiced using adverbs and prepositions in sentences and learned how to replace nouns with pronouns, strengthening both their writing and grammar skills.

In Science, we explored the states of matter; solid, liquid, and gas. The students had so much fun during our hands-on activities! We used balloons to represent gas, water for liquid, and ice for solid, making the lesson engaging and memorable for everyone.

We can’t wait to see what February has in store for us. I’m sure it will be filled with fun, meaningful learning, and lots of love as we celebrate Valentine’s Day together!

As we approach the festive season, I would like to take a moment to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday break! This is always such a special time of year, and I hope you all can celebrate, relax, and spend quality time with your loved ones.

Looking back on the month, I am filled with pride in all that we have achieved as a class. Each student has worked incredibly hard and made wonderful progress. Whether mastering new math concepts, exploring exciting science topics, or expressing creativity through their work, I have been truly amazed by their dedication and growth. You have all helped make this year so special!

Our class has been filled with meaningful learning in both English and Spanish. From “Bartolito” to “Mi cuerpo hace música,” our students have continued to develop their language skills in many different and engaging ways. This month, we learned about Sudamérica (South America)—its culture, language, 12 countries, animal habitats, and much more. Each student showed great enthusiasm and curiosity, eager to learn more about every country we explored.

In Math, students learned how to subtract quantities to find the remainder and solve real-life subtraction problems using objects. They are also learning numbers in Spanish, counting and recognizing each number in both languages. Language Arts, we introduced phonograms such as sh, ch, th and vowel sounds ee, oo, and ai, matching sounds to pictures and words. In Spanish, students are learning vowel sounds and beginning to blend them to form words. Science, we explored natural features and environments, including rock types, minerals and their properties, volcanoes, and the layers of the Earth. The students were especially excited to see how volcanoes erupt!

Our Christmas recital was truly special. Thank you to each family for your support, especially for helping students wear Christmas colors. The children loved singing “Feliz Navidad,” “Jingle Bells,” and “Mi cuerpo hace música.”

In January 2026, we will dive into even more exciting learning adventures, and I cannot wait to see what the new year has in store for us.

May your holidays be filled with laughter, peace, and the warmth of family. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

November has been a very special month for our Primary 6 learners. It has been wonderful to see how confidently the children are now demonstrating the skills they have been developing since the beginning of fall. Their creativity continues to grow, and it is amazing to observe how much their vocabulary has expanded both English and Spanish. Each day, they show greater independence, curiosity, and enthusiasm in their learning. All lessons this month were taught in both English and Spanish, helping the children strengthen their bilingual skills.

This month, we began exploring and learning more about our very own country, the United States of America. The children are becoming familiar with the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance, and they proudly recite them every day. Their excitement and sense of pride during this activity have been truly inspiring.

In Math, we continue to strengthen our counting and number recognition from 1–100, as well as skip counting by 10s. We are also moving forward in mastering quantities from 1–10 and identifying various geometric shapes. Our TK/K student is introduced to place value and adding two-three digits. The children enjoy using different Montessori math materials to support their learning in addition and subtraction.

In Language Arts, we are focusing on improving our writing and phonics skills. The students have made great progress in sounding out words, forming sentences, reading 3 letter words, and expressing their ideas more confidently.

In Science, we learned about plants, their different parts and the many colorful plant varieties found in North America, especially in the United States. The children loved exploring how plants grow and why they are important.

The Thanksgiving festival was another highlight of the month. We learned about the Pilgrims, the origins of Thanksgiving, and why gratitude is such an important value. The children enjoyed participating in the celebration and showing appreciation for the things and people they are thankful for.

Our art and craft activities were equally exciting. We created beautiful bookmarks using fresh flowers and made wooden necklaces that the children decorated with great creativity and pride.

November was truly a fantastic month of learning, exploration, and joy. We are proud of how well our students are growing as bilingual learners in both English and Spanish. We look forward to all the wonderful learning adventures ahead!