Summer Program Registration in Progress! Open to the Public, Not Just Montessori Students!
Exciting June Summer Program!
2017 CountrySide Montessori School Summer Program
Hanne Gottschalk, MA, AMI Directress, Vivian Navarro, BA. , Victoria Reszel, BA,
Ms. Bianca Johnson, BA
1.“Little Chefs Around the World! Cuisine and Cultures of 5 Continents!” June 5-9th
During this week, our children will learn about the foods and cultures of 5 different Continents: South America, Europe, North America, Asia, Australia, and they will cook special dishes from parts of these continents. We will discover together why certain foods and dishes are customary in different parts of the world, based on their environment. Unique customs and cultural differences will also be introduced. The children will learn about dishes from Peru/Colombia, France/Germany, The United States/Canada, India/Thailand, and Australia. We will also talk about important places, events, and history. If you have items or photos relating to any of the continents, please consider sharing them with us for a day. Arts and crafts are incorporated each day!
Every week, children will enjoy water fun “Splish-Splash” days, special cooking activities, music, games, gardening, arts and crafts, and more!
2.“Make Your Own Masterpieces!” June 12th – 16th
Students will paint with watercolor, draw with chalk, experiment, make collages, tie dye, make mobiles, sculpt, and will make other uniquely creative projects. The children will also learn about impressionists, cubists, expressionists, post-expressionists, and some old masters! This is one of our most popular summer sessions!
Every week, children will enjoy water fun “Splish-Splash” days,” special cooking activities, music, games, gardening, arts and crafts, and more!
3.“All about Oceans, Seas, Lakes, and Rivers!” June 19th -23rd
We will explore the 5 oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers, and what kind of animals live in these bodies of water. Children will learn about seashells, crustaceans, fish, whales, dolphins and fauna, beaches and shores, what benefits the oceans have, and what kind of transportation people used in the past to navigate the seas! We will have daily arts, crafts, and activities relating to these topics. Please feel free to share information, such as books, photos, and interesting items or short videos with us! This will be a fun and very educational week of exploration and activities!
Every week, children will enjoy water fun “Splish-Splash” days, special cooking activities, music, games, gardening, arts and crafts, and more!
4.“Planets and the Solar System, and More!” June 26th –June30 th
Let’s discover the planets and explore the universe! Children will learn about planets, stars, meteors, and space explorations of the past! Children will make their own personal planets and rockets which they will be able to take home, and they will gain greater understanding of the world beyond our earth! In addition we will learn about volcanoes and make our own volcano in the classroom! Please feel free to share any photos, books, or interesting items with our class!
Every week, children will enjoy water fun “Splish-Splash” days, special cooking activities, music, games, gardening, arts and crafts, and more!
5.We may have a 5th week at the end of July based upon demand. “Getting back to school!”
