March 2025

Peek Inside our Children’s House Community

Dear Bobcat Families, 

What a joy it has been to witness the children’s enthusiasm as they explore our wonderful outdoor environment! The beautiful weather has made way for enriching experiences — from scrubbing a tire and grinding pink salt to exploring magnetism with magnetic and non-magnetic objects. We've also delighted in the sounds of outdoor musical instruments, practiced washing clothes, nurtured our plants with care, and even stretched into joyful outdoor yoga sessions.

Our little gardeners are especially excited as they watch our tomatoes ripen on the vine! They are gaining firsthand insight into the food cycle and eagerly anticipating preparing a delicious tomato salad. The outdoor space has also become a natural classroom for observing insects and listening to the cheerful songs of birds.

Outside of our focused work cycles, our every-other-day “nature walks” have become a beloved routine. We explore the beautiful gardens surrounding our school, engaging all our senses in the experience. Each walk ends peacefully under a shady green tree, where we gather for a story. The return to the classroom is always smooth, with the children feeling refreshed, focused, and ready to engage in their lessons.

We’d also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Amanda Bisla (Austin’s mom) for visiting our classroom. The children were captivated by her lesson about the heart and especially enjoyed listening to its steady beat. These connections with our parent community are deeply valued and appreciated.

A gentle reminder: please pack a nutritious and colorful lunchbox for your child each day. Just as we foster healthy growth through exploration, nourishing their bodies supports their energy and learning. Consider including a variety of colors—vibrant fruits like berries or melon, crunchy vegetables like carrots or bell peppers, and a solid source of protein. A healthy breakfast to start the day is equally important.

Lastly, for “Show and Share” Fridays, we encourage children to bring meaningful items, such as something from nature or a favorite book, rather than toys. This helps nurture storytelling, observation, and a deeper connection to the world around them.

Warmly,

Ms. Hany and Ms. Evelyn

Dear Cactus Wren Families,

It has been an exciting month, and it’s hard to believe May is just around the corner! The children have been hard at work exploring the worlds of language, math, and the five senses. We were especially excited to learn about the life stages of butterflies. The children observed the transformation from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly in our classroom, and we recently released them into the world. It was a joy to watch the children observe the butterflies and encourage their first flight outside.

During circle time, we also explored a variety of other insects and discussed how important it is to care for nature and the environment. The children learned about being gentle with living things and thoughtful stewards of the earth.

Circle time is a special part of our day, where we come together to play games and participate in activities that enrich memory skills, vocabulary, and coordination. This month, our favorite activity was “Rhythm Sticks.” Rhythm sticks support the development of fine and gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and rhythm, all while encouraging creativity and listening skills.

This past month has brought changes in both the weather and the children, and we’re so excited for what’s to come. It’s been amazing to witness their growth and progress. Thank you for sharing your sweet children with us!

Warmly,
Joselyne and Roxanne

Dear Gray Fox Families,

Spring is in full bloom, and with it comes renewed energy and curiosity in our classroom! April has been a wonderful month of exploration, learning, and celebration.

Classroom Happenings:

This month, we embraced the themes of growth, nature, and renewal. The children planted seeds and observed the early stages of plant life, practicing patience and care. Our study of insects captivated many young minds — we observed caterpillars transform through the butterfly life cycle, and joyfully released the butterflies into nature once they emerged!

We created a wormary using layers of sand, soil, pebbles, and real worms. The children have been fascinated watching the worms’ movements and life processes at our museum table. In honor of Earth Day (April 22), we discussed ways we can take care of our planet, and the children participated in a classroom recycling project.

Practical life activities shifted to outdoor care: sweeping porches, watering plants, and tending to a small garden area.

Important Reminders:

Please send a light jacket with your child, as we often go outside for lessons and exploration

Looking Ahead:

In May, we will focus on the study of continents and cultures around the world. If your family would like to share traditions, foods, or stories from your culture, we would love to

include it!

Quote of the Month:

"The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth — Dr. Maria Montessori

Thank you, as always, for your support. It’s a joy to witness your children’s growth each day!

Warmly,

Ms. Rama amd Ms. Rocio

Hello Jackrabbit Families,

What beautiful weather we’ve had this month! The children have thoroughly enjoyed spending time working in our outdoor environment. Our planters, which the children have been caring for daily, are thriving. We've already harvested tomatoes, snap peas, green bell peppers, eggplants, Brussels sprouts, herbs, and strawberries. The children love preparing fresh salads using the vegetables and fruits from our garden.

We’ve also continued reading about butterflies and their life cycle. This month, we had the joy of releasing our butterflies, and the children were delighted to finally watch them fly.

As the months pass, the children have truly settled into their school routines. It's heartwarming to witness the sense of ownership and belonging they’ve developed. They navigate the classroom and campus with ease, have formed strong friendships, and have received countless lessons—spending many hours practicing and mastering new concepts. Our older children continue to amaze us each day with their leadership and kindness toward their younger friends. We talk and read about kindness daily, and it’s always touching to see the love and thoughtful gestures the children show one another.

This month, the children enjoyed baking “Cinnamon Raisin Bread.” Below is the recipe in case you’d like to try it at home with your child.

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

¾ cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup buttermilk

¼ cup canola oil

¼ cup raisins

1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; set aside.

Spoon half the batter into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Sprinkle with half of the reserved cinnamon sugar; repeat layers. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl.

Bake 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Freeze option: Wrap cooled bread in foil and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Thank you for attending Creo’s Carnival and Makers Market, we all enjoyed having you there. Also, thank you for attending conferences, it is always wonderful to see you and share with you what your child experiences in the classroom.

Thank you for your trust and support,

Ms. Yadira and Ms. Karen