a day at Jacaranda Tree Montessori
Your
child arrives and is warmly greeted by their teacher with a handshake.
From this point on you step back and we
all slow down to the child’s pace. The child takes their backpack to
their cubby and hangs up their coat on their hook. They sit on a low
stool to change into their slippers and notice their friends arriving.
The child finds the activity on the shelf that they are interested in and takes it to a mat or table to work. Julius has chosen a puzzle; Emma finds the watering can and heads to the sink to water the plants; Henk decides to make a snack and begins to set the table with a placemat, child sized cutlery, plate, and glass; Lila and Isaac sit down together with a basket of language materials—a basket of Australian animals and matching cards; some water is spilt on the floor, Mila fetches the small mop from the hook; Oliver is curled up with a book in the reading chair; and Maddy is busy too, observing the others at work.
The morning continues in busy activity until circle time. Then we sing English and Dutch songs, share news with each other, and move our bodies. Then it is time to say goodbye, put on our shoes, until next week. You can hear Henk asking his mother if he can make his own lunch when they get home.
The parents/carers stay for the session and observe their child at work, while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee with others. The parent/carer steps in only when needed, allowing the child independence in the environment. The directress also assists the children and presents new materials to them. The directress will work closely with you and your child on their development.
The child finds the activity on the shelf that they are interested in and takes it to a mat or table to work. Julius has chosen a puzzle; Emma finds the watering can and heads to the sink to water the plants; Henk decides to make a snack and begins to set the table with a placemat, child sized cutlery, plate, and glass; Lila and Isaac sit down together with a basket of language materials—a basket of Australian animals and matching cards; some water is spilt on the floor, Mila fetches the small mop from the hook; Oliver is curled up with a book in the reading chair; and Maddy is busy too, observing the others at work.
The morning continues in busy activity until circle time. Then we sing English and Dutch songs, share news with each other, and move our bodies. Then it is time to say goodbye, put on our shoes, until next week. You can hear Henk asking his mother if he can make his own lunch when they get home.
The parents/carers stay for the session and observe their child at work, while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee with others. The parent/carer steps in only when needed, allowing the child independence in the environment. The directress also assists the children and presents new materials to them. The directress will work closely with you and your child on their development.
