Our first task as Montessorians is to build a community for our students, where each person feels safe, accepted, important, and included. As children feel this sense of belonging they can grow, learn from mistakes, and practice how to rely on others and be there for their classmates.
Dr. Maria Montessori named her classrooms “children’s houses” to create this atmosphere. When we actively nurture a child’s social-emotional development in this community mindset the child naturally thinks and respects others, as well as grows into an adult where this is second nature.
Upcoming special events that encourage community-mindedness:
Friendship Meals for the students in the classrooms on Tuesday before Thanksgiving! The children will be helping in each part of their meal; making side dishes for other classes, making the soup with shared ingredients from home, and of course setting and cleaning up from the special meal!
Festival of Lights Tea! This is a lovely annual Woodland Montessori event that brings the family community into our Woodland community to spend just 20 minutes slowing down together and enjoying a cup of tea, coffee, punch and some treats. This is additionally a wonderful opportunity to see your child’s skills in acting as a host!
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