Little Cube Montessori
Westwood Square 3242 Westwood St Unit #106 V3C 3L8 Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada

Why not enjoy the last two days of spring break! Get the kids busy with some awesome scavenger hunts and/or a few simple spring time crafts with items from around the house. Happy Easter.

From seeds to seedlings. Transferred our little sprouts to larger pots so they can grow stronger. How are your beans growing?

A very beautiful way to see our role in raising our children.

Antarctica vs. The Arctic Did you know that penguins only live in Antarctica? That Polar bears only live in the Arctic? That the Arctic is an ocean covered in ice.... That Antarctica is land covered in ice? Some fun facts that the preschoolers learned about this past month. Check out all the activities they did!

Limit Setting for Preschoolers-leading to self control Believe it or not but children like rules, routines and limits. As a parent it is part of our job to set rules, routines and limits for our children. It is one form of discipline, not necessarily to punish, but to keep our children safe and healthy-physically and emotionally. Children that have rules and limitations feel more confident and secure as they know what to expect from their parents or environment. The need for ...testing and pushing limitations is minimal in that case and eliminates frustrations in children. Self control in preschoolers is learnt by parents setting the rules and limits. Young children have a tendency to want what they want when they want it, they are very me-oriented; this is where learning self control comes into play. It is important when setting rules and limits that you and your partner are consistent. Inconsistency is very confusing to children of all ages and it can lead to frustration and acting out. By being consistent with your limits, your child learns they can trust you to do what you say. Here are a few tips to help with this process. Be ready to tell your child no quite often during the early stages of limit setting and explain with minimal words why they cannot do something (ex: we cannot go to the park today because it’s raining) Give them only two options when you want them to do something Give them fair warning if you expect them to stop doing something, some children do not like abrupt changes. Know your expectations of your preschooler, and agree upon them with your partner, BEFORE telling your child. Make sure your expectations are in line with what your child is able to do (physically and emotionally). Don’t compare, as every child is at a different stage. When you set a limit, no matter what the limit is, it’s important to be consistent when reinforcing it. (Limit has to be something you as a parent can live with and not too big or long at this age) Try not to set too many limits at one time. Achieving success is something that will go a long way for you and your child in the future. You don’t want to crush your child's spirit in the process of setting limits. Be sure they know you love them even though you have to establish limits. Remember it is the process of learning limits and rules that is important, not the end result at this time. It will come in time. You may have to remind them frequently at this age but with love and patience, your limit setting will help them through life. To read more: https://childdevelopmentinfo.com//limits-for-preschoolers/

TANTRUMS can happen at all ages and stages. Here’s an article to help you understand them. https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com//tantrums-/amp

So far we have given out 15 helper badges. The kids enjoy helping Ms.Kim with Chester and Patches first thing in the morning and right before going home in the afternoon. They get to fill up their pellets, get the hay bag, clean and refill the water bottle, wash and prepare their veggies and give them a special treat at lunch time. Chester and Patches sure get excited when they hear the kids!!

Natasa and I think it is important to teach children about community and helping those less fortunate than us. This year we are participating in the POCO Heritage Christmas Tree Contest. LCM bought 10 tiny trees and paid for the registration of each tree. We asked our families to send in 3 ornaments for their child to put onto one of the trees. ... In class the kids made tree skirts and garlands for the trees. As an added bonus, 10 families got the chance to purchase one of these fully decorated trees that will become a terrific memento to enjoy over the holidays. All the money collected will be going to SHARE. Thank you to all our families for participating, so that we could give to those in need in our community. Voting can be done online starting Dec.1st until Dec.13th. https://pocoheritage.org/christmas-tree-festival/

Absolutely love this idea for preschoolers!! Regular sized kits are too big for them, really messy and let’s face it, who does most of the assembly anyways!! With this brilliant idea it’s more about adding the candy decorations, and on a smaller sized house like this it is much more manageable for everyone involved. Easy icing recipe is in this post. ... https://gluesticksblog.com/make-a-pop-tart-gingerbread-ho/

Will your child be turning 3 before Dec.31st of 2021? Preschool registration is starting soon for the September 2021 school year. If you have decided that your child is ready for preschool, there are many different types of programs to choose from, and several questions you should ask. Here is a list of tips to help you find the right preschool for your child.... Many preschools have their own websites that contain lots of helpful information - take some time to log on to the Internet and explore all the schools in your community. Do your homework before you start making appointments, going to open houses or on a tour. Get familiar with the different philosophies available and which one is most inline with your beliefs or expectations. See the link below for a comparison of styles. Make appointments with several different schools to visit and take a tour. Take note of the whole environment, and see if the classrooms, bathrooms, and play areas are clean. Ask about their safety, security policies, and teacher credentials. Carefully observe how the teachers interact with your child and how your child interacts with the teacher. Keep in mind that the quality of your child's educational experience will depend most of all on the people working with him or her. If the teachers are warm and nurturing, then your child is likely to thrive under their care. Inquire about tuition fees, which often range from $300 to $600 a month or more. Most schools also require a registration fee and/or a deposit. Ask if they accept subsidies as well. Ask any and all questions that are important to you. Click below for a list of questions to ask when visiting a potential preschool. When you have narrowed your choices down to one school, take your child with you. See if the teacher encourages your child to do an activity and if your child feels relatively comfortable in this new setting. Go with your intuition. Pick the school where you feel most confident and secure about your child's education. Other parents are a good resource, so talk to several parents that you encounter: in the neighborhood, at parks, or in playgroups. http://www.pbs.org//comparing-preschool-philosophies-mont/ http://www.howkidsdevelop.com/prekQuestions.html

Montessori has a whole area that is dedicated to this-Practical Life. It is here that children not only develop fine motor skills, grip, eye hand coordination but most importantly, the ability to focus for longer and longer-a key to be able to work in the language and math areas of Montessori. It is also very easy and inexpensive to incorporate these type of activities into home life, supporting what they are learning at school. From this comes everything else.

This week we talked about Remembrance Day, poppies and what peace means. Very important to pass on age appropriate knowledge of what our great grandparents did for all the future generations. November 11, 2020 will mark 75 years since WWII. Lest we forget.