https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi 2023 en-us 2023-03-25 17:31:44 UTC 2023-05-24 01:11:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f33b.png 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2553386786 I spent the morning with the Hummingbird class, getting to know those students and few of their basic routines! This is a smaller class. We transitioned to outdoor play where the children explored the playground, had lunch, and engaged in a science experiment. The experiment explored some of water's properties and explained the reasoning behind leaking/sealing water. ]]> 2023-04-13 15:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2553386786 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2553395310 I met with my on-site advisor, Mrs. Wall, to further discuss on goals and plan during my senior project. We discussed some of the core values of Montessori education and what that looks in in classrooms. I spent the remainder of the afternoon engaging in outdoor play with the children. I also explored a few texts describing Montessori education and how its used at MDS. ]]> 2023-04-13 15:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2553395310 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2553405108 I spent the day with the Butterfly class. After an introduction to the class, we celebrated a student's birthday. Afterwards, the students and I worked on their world maps, a project every MDS students completes. They identified and punched out the shape of states and countries. I spent time with a few students in a hallway, getting out some energy through gross motor movement. Finally, we transition to outdoor play. ]]> 2023-04-13 16:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2553405108 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2553407804 I spent the morning with the Dragonfly class, the largest groups of children. I observed the children's play, encouraging their independence and self-sufficiency around the classroom. I assisted the children in writing/copying their letter and numbers lines. In the afternoon I stayed with the extended day children, engaging in rest/mindful time and more outdoor play. I observed classroom management and how to keep the children engaged. ]]> 2023-04-13 16:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2553407804 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2554482663 I spent most of my day at WHS and reviewed the Montessori booklet. ]]> 2023-04-14 12:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2554482663 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2554483454 Absent for spring break]]> 2023-04-14 12:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2554483454 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2573037172 I spent the morning with the Butterfly class. I instructed in the mothers day craft, which focused on the use of fine motor skills. It incorporated tweezers and small objects to pick up. I also observed the children's work with geometric shapes. In the afternoon, all classes joined together to play outside and have lunch ]]> 2023-04-30 17:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2573037172 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2573038004 I was with the Dragonfly class today. I observed their routines and how the class transitions from indoor to outdoor play. ]]> 2023-04-30 17:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2573038004 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2573039374 I was with the Dragonfly for this morning. I observed the children working on collages for their spring art show. I also helped students with their daily journal, where they write the date, a simple sentence, and draw a picture. The classes joined together on the playground before pickup. ]]> 2023-04-30 17:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2573039374 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2577252107 Absent for medical reasons ]]> 2023-05-03 19:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2577252107 mdswhs https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2578806659 We missed you and hope you fell better soon. ]]> 2023-05-04 20:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2578806659 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2588880125 I was with the Hummingbirds today. I observed their morning routine as they enter class each day. I helped the children finish their mothers day craft. We went on a nature walk and played in the outdoor classroom in the afternoon. ]]> 2023-05-12 15:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2588880125 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2588883572 I was with the dragonfly class today. We were preparing for their tea party the following day. At circle, we made brownies as a class. I worked with a few students of their Pre-k workbooks, practicing shapes and letters. ]]> 2023-05-12 15:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2588883572 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2588888983 I was with the Hummingbird class today. I worked with two pre-k students on their diorama presentations. We built a snowy habitat for their presentations on penguins and spotted owls. At circle, we practiced their poems for the tea party. In the afternoon, we played on the playground and had a guest reader. ]]> 2023-05-12 15:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2588888983 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2588908422 I was with the Dragonflys today. We watched a student's presentation of narwhals. Then, I focused on completing their mothers day cards with them. I also observed their snack time routine, as the children independently help themselves to snack and clean up. At circle, we practiced the songs for graduation. We ended the day on the playground and had Swedish fish as a treat. ]]> 2023-05-12 16:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2588908422 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2588913365 I was with the Dragonflys today. We made pinch pots for the art show. then we celebrated a student's birthday. This students also gave a presentation of hyenas. Some of the students had lots of energy today, so we got out the balance board and other large toys to allow for gross motor movement. ]]> 2023-05-12 16:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2588913365 mdswhs https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2588977762 Mw]]> 2023-05-12 17:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2588977762 mdswhs https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2588979944 MW]]> 2023-05-12 17:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2588979944 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2593717823 I was with the dragonfly class today. I observed a math work, where the children build their understanding of the decimal system and place value in numbers. As the year concludes, many students prepare for kindergarten. We focused on keeping them engaged and strengthening their skills until graduation. ]]> 2023-05-16 21:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2593717823 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2593964867 I was with the butterfly class today. We started the day with a student's presentation on walruses. The children were very engaged, it was wonderful to watch! I then worked on geography with students. We ended the day on the playground. ]]> 2023-05-17 02:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2593964867 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2595426686 I was with the dragonfly class today. We finished up a few art projects in preparation for the art show. We also began celebrating students with summer birthdays. For lunch bunch, all of the classes joined together in the outdoor classroom. It was wonderful to spend time with all of the students together before my last day! ]]> 2023-05-18 00:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2595426686 23wildec https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2598876704 I spent the day with the hummingbird class. the students did an activity using Perler beads, that required both time and focus. At circle, we introduced many new works. We then transitioned to the outdoor classroom to spend time with dragonfly students. We practiced the songs for graduation as a group. I returned for lunch bunch where we played on the playground and enjoyed ice cream sandwiches. ]]> 2023-05-21 15:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/23wildec/ma8zw4s6ovb4lpzi/wish/2598876704