Acorn Community
Toddlers: 16 to 33 Months
Dear Acorn Community Families,
It has been such a beautiful month for our Acorn Community! We have really gotten into the groove and are having very productive work cycles. A Montessori work cycle is an uninterrupted block of time. During this time, children are able to explore the prepared environment and engage with materials of their own choosing. In fact this week we have extended our work cycle by 15-20 minutes most days because the children have been so engaged in what they are doing that I do not want to interrupt their concentration with a transition.
We have joyfully welcomed a new family into the Acorn Community! Pierce and Felicity started just after Thanksgiving. If you see Chase (Dad) or Andrea (Mom), please join us in welcoming them to our JMS family. With our new additions to the Acorn Community, we are happy to welcome Glenda on as a full-time assistant in our room. Glenda is our friendly face at 7:30 drop off for before care and stays through nap time.
A few parents have asked about Christmas gift ideas for their little ones. If you look at our Amazon wish list, it might give you some ideas. Our families also often ask a relative to help with a gift with a membership to local museums, nature centers, or zoo. It's especially fun if you can all go to the place you got a membership to together when that relative visits. Here is a link to other year-round indoor play places that would make great gifts.
In the midst of the busy holiday season, I have been working hard to take moments out of my day to reflect with an attitude of gratitude. I am so grateful to have all of you as part of our JMS community. I am grateful for the trust you put in us each day when you drop your children off in our care. I am grateful for the support you offer to this special community and for the joy that your little ones bring to us each day.
Warmly,
Megan, Glenda, and Beth
Please check for updates and information on our bulletin board outside of our room.
Photos from our Work Cycle
Fun in the Snow
Coat Flip!
Our Acorn Community Friends
Megan Wylie
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Montessori Material: Binomial Cube
Favorite Restaurant or Coffee Shop: Red Bench Bakery
Birthday Month: April
Favorite Color: Pink
Email: mwylie@jonathanmontessori.org
Website: jonathanmontessori.org
Phone: 952-449-5232