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“Chique” Tip: Origami Valentines
Now that I am a parent, I try to live the holidays through the eyes of our children. I want them to understand the meaning behind the special days instead of just getting comfortable being showered with gifts.…
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“Chique” Tip: The Year of the Dragon
As some of you already know from my previous post, The Ancona School has a wonderful tradition in the pre-primary classrooms of studying the culture of China.…
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“Chique” Tip: From Heart to Hand
Chinese New Year is fast approaching & in celebration the students in PJ’s Kindergarten class are learning about Chinese culture. They have been studying their history, the food, the traditions, the Zodiac signs as well their alphabet.…
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“Chique” Tip: Turkey Craft
As you know from previous posts, I love helping in the Montessori classroom. This time we are making a Thanksgiving craft, toilet paper roll turkeys. …
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“Chique” Tip: Simple Sweet Treat
A few years back, I was struggling with what to bring to school for PJ’s birthday because the classroom allergies were so limiting. …
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“Chique” Tip: Nurture & Nature
Sam is a land tortoise who has been a room “pet” at The Ancona School for over 40 years. Both Parker & PJ have been lucky enough to be in room 103 where Sam has lived most recently.…
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“Chique Tip: Creative Bouquet
One of the traditions in the Montessori classroom is to make the space a peaceful place. In PJ’s class the children arrange flowers to put on the work tables. …