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November 4, 2019NewslettersDearcroft Montessori

Astronomy at Dearcroft Montessori, space exploration, learning about the stars

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS MONTH: ASTRONOMY IN ACTION

This month Elementary students had a blast in a portable planetarium exploring Mars and learning about the challenges of spaceflight, exploring the solar system and what lurks beyond Neptune.
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It was a beautiful afternoon to take advantage of It was a beautiful afternoon to take advantage of the outdoors during art class. . . . . . . #halloweencrafts #papermache #thewestwindway #WWJH #artclass
Our Senior Elementary Level 5 students enjoyed the Our Senior Elementary Level 5 students enjoyed their hands-on lesson about the erosive power of water. They learned about what causes erosion, what erosion is and the many interesting facts about the Earth's surface. 🌍🏞🌊 . . . . . #Earth #science #lesson #Montessori #thedearcroftway #Oakville #elements #mountainpeaks #valleys #coastlines #nature #rainfall #rivers #waves #floods #tempature #grade5 #outdoorlesson
It's a beautiful Fall day for exploring nature out It's a beautiful Fall day for exploring nature outside. . . . . . #thedearcroftway #toddlercommunity #Montessori #Oakville #nature #fallvibes #fall2020
We're hosting a Virtual Open House on Thursday, No We're hosting a Virtual Open House on Thursday, November 5th, at 7:00 p.m. and you're invited! . . Are you curious about Montessori education and if it is right for your child? Join us at our Virtual Open House where we will be answering all of your questions. . . You'll have the opportunity to speak with our admissions team and other members of our staff. . . This is an informative virtual open house to learn more about Dearcroft/West Wind Montessori School from Toddler to Grade 8. . . For more details, please rsvp to: info@dearcroft-montessori.com Or you can check out our website link in profile for more details about this upcoming event. . . . #WWJH #thewestwindway #thedearcroftway #smallclasssizes #safe #Oakville #Independentschool #privateschool #savethedate #OpenHouse #school
"The child is endowed with unknown powers, which c "The child is endowed with unknown powers, which can guide us to a radiant future. If what we really want is a new world then education must take as its aim the development of these hidden possibilities. " -Maria Montessori . . One of the greatest benefits of Montessori education is building real-life skills that carry over when it is time to enter the workforce. Problem-solving, creativity, team work and responsibility run through the veins of a Montessori child. . . . . . #seniorelementary #upperelementary #grade4 #grade5 #grade6 #classbonding #skillbuilding #yournaturalchoice #thedearcroftway #Montessori #mapping #mathconcepts #music #independence #selfconfidence
Please save the date! . . On Thursday November 5t Please save the date! . . On Thursday November 5th, at 7:00 p.m. we are having a Virtual Open House Curriculum Night. Come discover why Dearcroft/West Wind Montessori is your natural choice. 🌏 . . To learn more about our Virtual Open House, please rsvp to: Info@dearcroft-montessori.com
Thank you to Mr. Barkley for presenting a botany l Thank you to Mr. Barkley for presenting a botany lesson about the different types and uses of wood, along with interesting facts about trees to our Junior Elementary level.🌳 . . This was in preparation for a practical life lesson on painting the outdoor benches that Mr. Barkley built for their Junior Elementary class meetings. . . Our students were so proud to be a part of all the decision making, picking the paint colour as a collective, and learning proper technique to painting outdoor furniture. . . A great way to feel empowered and to build confidence and class community. We love coming together and working as a team. ❤ . . . . . #thedearcroftway #Montessori #outdoorlearning #outdoorspace #nature #community #support #Oakville #JuniorElementary #WeAreInThisTogether #togetherisagreatplacetobe #classbonding #skillbuilding #botanylesson #practicallife #outdoorfurniture #historicproperty #teamwork
Our Dearcroft students have been filled with such Our Dearcroft students have been filled with such joy being able to experience first hand the observation of metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly. 🐛🦋 . . . . . #handsonlearningfun #metamorphosis #Montessori #thedearcroftway #Oakville #Casa #JuniorElementary #seniorelementary #juniorhigh #outdoorlearning #butterflykits #lifecycleofabutterfly #butterflies #insects #nature #wildlife #release #butterflylove
Thank you Mr Phippen for zooming in for a session Thank you Mr Phippen for zooming in for a session on the history of Oakville and the Dearcroft property. You helped light the students’ imagination in preparation for our upcoming Historical Haunted Walk. . . . . . #WWJH #thewestwindway #experiential #Montessori #Oakville #blendedlearning #guestspeaker #Zoom #remotespeaker #history #historicalproperty #hauntedwalk #tradition #grade7 #grade8 #oakvillehistoricalsociety

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