October 2022 ![]() Breakfast in the ParkOMS hosted its annual Breakfast in the Park on October 1st at Family Circle Picnic Area in San Jose. This fall event is the perfect venue for the OMS community to meet new families and children who have joined the school, reacquaint with old ones and casually converse with teachers and the OMS team. Everyone enjoyed a delicious breakfast in the beautiful park setting. We were so glad to see all of you there! Introducing our Blog PostsOMS is pleased to introduce a new section on our website featuring blogs written by our very own OMS guides, assistant teachers and team members as well as members of the Montessori community. We hope you find these short articles to be informative, interesting and fun and that they will give you more insight to the Montessori way and philosophy. Read our first blog post written by Mr. Shawn Kreider, Elementary Guide.
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CuttingThere are many benefits for a young child to learn how to use scissors. These include independently moving each finger and developing hand-eye coordination, focus and attention. ![]() |
Stringing BeadsStringing beads develops fine motor skills; builds a pincer grip; expands bilateral coordination and motor planning skills and teaches concentration and patience. ![]() |
Primary 1
GardeningOur garden program is underway! This outdoor practical life activity helps children to learn how to care for their environment while witnessing the miracle of life from seed to maturity. ![]() |
Cylinder BlockWorking with the cylinder block helps children observe and compare different series with each other, gives the child a clearer idea about dimensions and develops the mathematical mind. ![]() |
Primary 2
Buckle FrameThrough mastery of the buckle frame, children learn control and coordination; focus of attention; motive of purposeful activity and integration of mind and body. ![]() |
Mystery BagThere is always joy in discovery. The mystery bag engages the attention of the child as they eagerly anticipate each item and carefully study it while developing specific hand movements. ![]() |
Elementary
Common MultiplesAs part of children's explorations of multiples and factors, the multiples of numbers paper allow them to practice skip counting and explore patterns of numbers. ![]() |
Stamp GameThe stamp game is a fun and engaging way to learn mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division through an abstract medium. ![]() |
Parent Education Evening - Silent Journey and Discovery will be held on Friday, November 4th. Please RSVP on pick a time. This will be an early dismissal day and all children must be picked up by 3:00 p.m.
The annual Thanksgiving feast will be held on Wednesday, November 23rd. This will be a minimum day and all children must be picked up by noon.
The parent-child holiday luncheon for Primary and Elementary children will be held from Monday, November 28th through Friday, December 9th. Look for an email with a link to sign-up.
School will be closed on Friday, November 11th for Veterans Day.
School will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th for Thanksgiving.