Toddler Room 1

January 2026

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! We are so excited to begin the new year with growing smiles, growing independence, and growing friendships. January was a joyful month of transitions and new beginnings as we welcomed two new friends into our classroom. It has been wonderful to see the children practicing kindness, inclusion, and cooperation as they build new relationships and strengthen their sense of community.


This month, we explored the continent of Europe. The children located Europe on both the globe and the map, strengthening their early geography and spatial awareness skills. They matched pictures of animal’s native to Europe and learned about a variety of plants and cultural elements, including traditional clothing, music, and foods. These activities supported cognitive development, memory, and language growth as children expanded their vocabulary and world knowledge.


In Practical Life, the children practiced independently taking off and putting on a hat. This activity supported fine-motor development, hand-eye coordination, concentration, and self-help skills. Many children showed increased confidence and persistence as they worked through the steps on their own, celebrating their growing independence.


In Math, we introduced the Red Number Rods, which quickly became a class favorite. Through this hands-on material, children began developing an understanding of quantity, number order, and visual discrimination of length. This work supports early numeracy skills, logical thinking, and problem-solving, all while strengthening focus and coordination.


For Language, the children explored the concepts of hot and cold by matching pictures. This activity encouraged vocabulary development, classification skills, and expressive language as children described objects and shared their ideas with peers. Many children demonstrated progress in verbal communication and confidence when participating in group discussions.


A very special highlight this month was a visit from Coconut Dentist Smile. The children enjoyed an engaging presentation about dental health, learned the importance of brushing and flossing, and practiced proper brushing techniques. Each child was generously gifted with a toothbrush kit, reinforcing healthy habits and personal care routines at home and school.


We are so proud of the children’s progress this month, from increased independence and social confidence to growing academic curiosity and communication skills. We can’t wait to see what February has in store! Next month, we will be exploring the continent of Africa, with themes including Fruits, Animal Habitats, Sound, and Gravity.



Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to another wonderful month of learning and growth together!

December 2025

I can't believe we are coming to the end of December 2025! This month truly flew by and was filled with so much laughter, warmth, and love.


In December, we learned and explored the continent of South America. The children located it on both the globe and map, and matched pictures of animal’s native to South America. We also dove into plants and cultural items such as clothing, music, and food.


For grace and courtesy, we practiced washing our hands properly, pushing in our chairs quietly, walking around a work rug instead of stepping on it, and sitting quietly during circle time. This is one of the Montessori core practices that we let our little learners practice every day.


A special highlight this month was our Holiday Winter Recital. Seeing all the children sing and dance to their holiday songs was truly amazing. Watching the parents smile, sing along with them, and hearing their laughter made it such a wholesome and heart-warming experience.


We can’t wait to see what the first month of the new year, January 2026 will bring! Next month, we will be exploring Europe. Our themes will include the following: Flowers, Animal Life Cycles, and States of Matter.


Warmly,

Ms.Angie &  Ms.Marizol

November 2025

I can’t believe how fast November came and went! 🍂



This month we said our goodbyes to a friend who moved up and welcomed a new one into our class!😊


In November, we learned about the parts of a flower and explored the U.S.A. We viewed pictures of famous landmarks such as the Grand Canyon and the Statue of Liberty. For geography and history, we learned about well-known animals found in the U.S, including the bison, bald eagle, and bears!


For grace and courtesy, we practiced how to say “excuse me” when passing by someone, how to cover our sneezes and coughs, and how to properly blow our nose and dispose of tissues.


A special highlight this month was our Harvest feast! The children decorated turkey hats and created Thanksgiving placemats to take home. Everyone had a wonderful time. 🤗


We can't wait to see what December brings! Next month, we will be exploring South America. Our themes will include leaves, animal life cycles and cultural celebrations and holidays.


With love,

Ms. Angie and Ms. Marizol

October 2025

October came so quickly, I can’t believe we’re already entering November! 🎃🍂



This past month, we welcomed three new friends and said goodbye to one friend who moved up to pre-primary. We’re so proud of everyone's growth!

October was filled with exciting and hands-on activities for the children to explore! We learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin, the children even had the chance to scoop out pumpkin seeds and take them home! 🎃


For geography and history, our focus was on North America, where we explored different plants, animals, and cultures across the continent.

Our enrichment activities were a class favorite this month! While cooking, we made yummy spider crackers using cream cheese, pretzels and Ritz crackers. For Art, the children created their own adorable Jack-O-Lanterns! 🎨


In Practical Life, we focused on important everyday skills– practicing how to push in our chairs after sitting, handing objects to teachers properly, and transferring objects from one bowl to another with care and concentration.


We can’t wait to see what November brings! Next month, our theme will be Stems and we’ll begin learning all about the U.S.A.

September 2025

What a fun and busy summer we had in the toddler classroom!


Our calendar was packed with exciting visitors! A few highlights included Professor Egghead, who amazed us with hands-on experiments, and the Critter Squad, who introduced us to some of their fascinating friends like snakes, spiders, frogs, and more!


Each week brought something new and exciting– Bubble Day Tuesdays, Water Day Wednesdays, and Popsicles Fridays to cool us down. We also explored engaging themes such as STEA M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), the Circus, Community Helpers, Bugs, and the Ocean. These themes allowed the children to spark new interests and curiosities each week.


We ended our summer with a FOAM PARTY, complete with music, food and joyful moments spent together. The kids had an absolute blast!


Now, as we prepare for a brand-new school year, our classroom is filled with joy and excitement. We’re so thrilled to welcome new friends, build lasting friendships, and dive into fresh lessons and discoveries. Here’s to a 2025-2026 school year filled with learning, laughter, and countless amazing memories together!

 

With love,

Ms. Angie & Ms. Marizol

Summer 2025

What a fun and busy summer we had in the toddler classroom!


Our calendar was packed with exciting visitors! A few highlights included Professor Egghead, who amazed us with hands-on experiments, and the Critter Squad, who introduced us to some of their fascinating friends like snakes, spiders, frogs, and more!


Each week brought something new and exciting– Bubble Day Tuesdays, Water Day Wednesdays, and Popsicles Fridays to cool us down. We also explored engaging themes such as STEM( Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), the Circus, Community Helpers, Bugs, and the Ocean. These themes allowed the children to spark new interests and curiosities each week.


We ended our summer with a FOAM PARTY– complete with music, food and joyful moments spent together. The kids had an absolute blast!


Now, as we prepare for a brand-new school year, our classroom is filled with joy and excitement. We’re so thrilled to welcome new friends, build lasting friendships, and dive into fresh lessons and discoveries. Here’s to a 2025-2026 school year filled with learning, laughter, and countless amazing memories together!


With love,

Ms. Angie & Ms. Marizol

Curriculum for February:

Themes:  Africa

Literature Program: "Little Blue and Little Yellow" by Leo Lionni

Reminders:

  • Please check your child's bin to ensure they have weather appropriate clothes and they are the correct size- please label all your items

Upcoming Dates:

Martin Luther King Day

January 19, 2026

School Closed

 Valentine’s Day Parties

February 14, 2026

9:45am – 10:45am

President’s Day 

 February 16, 2026

School Closed

Professional Development

 February 17, 2026

School Closed

 Open House & Parent Info Night

 February 24, 2026

3:30pm – 5:30pm

School Closes at 3pm

 Re-Enrollment Packet Due

 March 16, 2026

Book Fair

 March 16-20, 2026

Spring Break

 March 30 - April 3, 2026

School Closed