December Recap:

We had the best month of December!! All of our classrooms loved learning about different celebrations from around the world. We talked about Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. The children did various projects at each festival, like Kinaras, votive holders, menorahs, and much more! This month we had a Santa visit! The children ran in and were excited to take photos and get a sweet candy cane from him. Our gingerbread house-making turned out to be a success! I think the kiddos loved tasting over decorating! Our winter performances were delightful. The children practiced, and although we had some say, we were all so proud of them! We ended a festive spirit week with hot cocoa, marshmallows, and a book exchange in our comfy pajamas! We hope the children had a memorable month! 

Our gift donations were delivered to our sponsor family before Christmas. Thank you to all the families who donated. Seeing our small community coming together was beautiful to help create a happier holiday season for needy families. 

Our book of the month, The Giving Tree, was a perfect fit for the month. The children loved discussing our school’s tree as our Giving Tree. We discussed the importance of helping those in need while appreciating what we have and the people around us. 

January News:



We are excited to see what the New Year brings to Pacific Coast Montessori! We have several new families joining us this month, and we hope to see our families getting to know each other more! 2023 is here! 

For January, our theme will be Winter, Snow, & Ice. The children will explore the continent of Antarctica. They will see what animals live there and how different the climate is from where we live. They will talk about what animals hibernate and why. Did you know Polar Bears do not hibernate? Did you know polar bears live in the Arctic while penguins live in Antarctica? 

Our book of the month is The Mitten by Jan Brett. This sweet book takes place in the winter when a young boy loses his glove and is discovered by some woodland animals trying to keep warm during the winter. 

We wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year!