November Newsletter
“ The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.”
Dr. Maria Montessori.
Dear Families,
What are we up to in November? Our classrooms are filled with seasonal activities that encourage curiosity, independence, concentration, and a love of learning. We will be incorporating the changing season into our Montessori lessons while continuing to build important skills through hands-on experiences and purposeful work.
Preschool Class
This month, we will explore the sights, sounds, and changes of late fall through a variety of Montessori activities.
Our preschoolers will be working on:
- Language: Continuing our letter and sound activities, building vocabulary, and practicing early reading readiness.
- Practical Life: Pouring, transferring, sorting, food preparation, and other activities that strengthen fine motor skills, coordination, and independence.
- Math: Counting, sorting, number recognition, and hands-on activities that develop early mathematical understanding.
- Nature & Science: Exploring seasonal changes, fall leaves, nature items, and the transition into winter.
A Little About Montessori Language Learning
In Montessori, we introduce the sounds of letters before focusing on memorizing their letter names. Children first learn to recognize the sounds that letters make. These sounds become the foundation for blending sounds together to form words, which eventually leads to reading.
Toddlers
Our toddlers will continue developing independence, coordination, language, and practical life skills through simple, purposeful Montessori activities.
This month, we will enjoy:
- Seasonal sorting and matching activities.
- Fine motor work, transferring, scooping, and pouring.
- Language development through songs, stories, picture cards, and everyday conversations.
- Practical life activities that encourage independence and confidence.
- Exploring fall colors, nature items, and the changing weather.
Our goal is to give each child opportunities to learn through hands-on exploration while building confidence in their growing abilities.
NOVEMBER REMINDERS
❄️ Winter Clothing
Cold weather is approaching! Please begin sending warm winter coats, hats, and gloves each day. Keep an eye on the weather forecast as we transition into colder temperatures, and please begin sending warm winter boots when the weather calls for them.
We make every effort to spend at least one hour outdoors each day, weather permitting. Proper clothing helps children enjoy outdoor time comfortably.
🍂 Extra Clothing
Please take a moment to check your child’s clothing bin and make sure it is stocked with enough extra clothing, including pants, shirts, underwear, and especially socks. Accidents, spills, and wet clothing happen, and having extras available is always helpful.
🍂 Lunches
A friendly reminder to please pack balanced lunches that include a variety of food groups. We encourage a good combination of protein, grains, fruits, and vegetables to help keep children nourished and energized throughout their school day. Please no fruit snacks, cookies, or any high-sugar foods.
🍂 Thank you for being such an important part of our North Oaks Montessori community. We appreciate your continued support as we work together to help your children grow in independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Warmly,
North Oaks Montessori Staff 🍂