May Newsletter

May Newsletter

Hello to everyone and Happy May to all.  As you know this is the last month of the school year.  It has gone by fast, but has been rewarding and enjoyable.  I hope as parents, you feel the same. 

There are no items to report for the month, other than the last day of school will be May 26^th, Thursday.  It will be a half day and we are also planning on having a pizza party for the children.  We will have details for parents later this week.  The last day of school will also be a pajama day and hope all children participate.

Thank you for participating in your child's educational journey.

Ms. Reggie and Leia

Help with Whining issues

Parents are you ready to end the whining wars in your house?

Does it starts with a whimper, an insistent demand, or a certain tone of voice that every parent recognizes with dread—your child is starting to whine, and if you don’t respond properly you’ll have a full-blown tantrum or argument on your hands.  Kids of all ages know that whining works when they want the extra hour of TV, the unplanned toy purchase, or a later curfew.  But stopping such behavior without giving in to a child’s demands isn’t easy, and if left unchecked, whining can lead to constant disruptions at home, in school, or anywhere else your child chooses. 

I have found a fast read and to-the-point book for you.  Here are some items it list:  

¨     The best ways to react when your child whines in a public place

¨     Why negotiating and giving in never work and what you should do instead

¨     What kids are really trying to tell you when they whine

¨     Why whining can lead to poor self-esteem and unsatisfying social relationships-which can follow your child into adulthood and what you can do about it now

¨     How to clearly, respectfully indicate to your child what’s important to you and why whining will no longer work as a means of communication.

The name of the book is Whining

Authors:  Audrey Ricker PH.D. & Carolyn Crowder PH.D.

I would love to hear your feed back on the book!

 Ms Reggie

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Please tour our blog site as it is designed for our parents.  If you have questions or recommendations regarding the site, please email to the following:   msreggiesclass@yahoo.com  or speak with Ms Reggie in person.

Thanks.

Montessori International school information

Montessori International's Gilbert location offers educational programs for children ages 3-6 years. The primary goal of a Montessori educator is not to teach the children, instead carefully observe each of their actions and prepare the environment for her or his own unique characteristic learning styles and state of development.  This is accomplished through specifically individualized lesson plans that reflect each child’s interests and development.

The lessons are three part formats known as a "Three Period Lesson."  The first period is the “Concept.”  It entails the initial presentation of the materials and their proper usage to the child.  The second period, “Discovery and Recognition;” refers to the child’s choice of selection and further exploration of the materials.  The third period is “Recall and Assessment.”  It involves the child’s reflecting back to the educator an understanding of the materials.  The third period also provides a challenge to the child as she or he must utilized the lesson in a real world context. This is the essence of the Montessori philosophy. 

If you are interested in viewing this process, please contact Ms Reggie.

Thanks.