Orion Montessori School

January 2024

 
Montessori Workshop

Flash Mob

The Elementary children charmed shoppers at the nearby Grocery Outlet and Safeway with a well-received Flash Mob on January 12th. The theme focused on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the children performed two songs - Martin and One Day.

Parent Child Luncheon

Hot Cocoa Party

The children ended the 2023 school year with a Hot Cocoa Party where they celebrated the holidays with their peers and teachers by listening to songs and stories while enjoying organic hot chocolate with marshmallows, petite savories, and French pastries.

 

Toddlers

 

Sea Shells

Listening for sounds in sea shells develops the child's auditory discrimination and the keenness of perception. 
 

Seashells
 
 

Locks and Latches

The Locks and Latches board improves hand-eye coordination, as well as dexterity and concentration. This also helps children develop patience as they determine the right fit of objects.

Stringing Beads
 

Primary 1

 

Decanomial

A sensorial and visual representation of the decanomial develops the mathematical mind and prepares the child for a higher level of mathematics.

Colors
 
 

Tactile Boards

Children learn to discriminate texture and grasp development of lightness of touch with tactile boards. This also prepares them for writing.

Sensory
 

Primary 2

 

Roman Arch

The Roman Arch block set allows the child to use and learn Roman engineering principles to build an arch that seemingly defies gravity. 

Roman Arch
 
 

Sweeping

A part of the Practical Life Activities, sweeping helps children learn control and coordination and focus of attention while caring for their environment. 

Sweeping
 

 Elementary

 

Geography

Children build their geography knowledge by drawing maps and identifying countries and capitals. 

Maps
 
 

Research Projects

Elementary children are working on their research projects. Here, a child presents her findings on dyslexia.

Research Project
 

Looking Ahead

February 2024

Picture Day

Picture day will be held on Wednesday, February 28th. If your child is absent, there will be a picture retake day on Thursday, March 7th.

Parent Education Evening

The parent education evening will be held on Friday, February 9th.

School Closures

School will be closed on Friday, February 16th for staff development and Monday, February 19th in recognition of Presidents' Day.

Orion Montessori School
 
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