What could it be? Does my child need to stay home?
- Fever 100.4 or higher. The child must stay home from school until he/she is fever-free unmedicated for 24 hours.
- Vomiting/ Diarrhea. The child must stay home from school until he/she is fever-free unmedicated for 24 hours.
- Lice
- Hand foot and mouth
- Flu
- When can my child return to school?
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Lunch Ideas
Getting children to eat a balanced meal can be tricky and trying. Below are a few lunch ideas that have been kid-tested and adult-approved!
- carrots and celery with hummus
- Rainbow fruit skewers
- Coconut Energy balls
- Bean and cheese quesadillas
- Breakfast for lunch! - Mini pancakes, strawberries, and hardboiled egg
- Deli meat and cheese stick wraps
- Waffle and nut butter sandwiches
- Thermos with mac and cheese or soup
- Yogurt, granola, and fruit
Practical life in Montessori is purposeful activity that develops motor control, coordination, concentration and a sense of responsibility. These activities are applicable for children of all ages, infants included. These activities start with something as simple as washing hands and can be as complex as baking a cake. To the child being able to independently complete practical life skills gives them dignity and joy.
Below are ideas of exercises that can be brought into your home environment.
- Sorting laundry
- matching socks
- Scrubbing fruits and veggies
- Washing windows
- Scooping cereal into bowls
- Setting the table
- Shelling nuts
- Sorting silverware
- Rolling napkins
- Dressing themselves
- Handing clothes on hangers
- Shoveling dirt
- Raking leaves
- Feeding pets
- Watering plants
The key to Practical life activities is to make sure:
- The supplies are all child-sized
- Your child can independently access all items needed
- The activity is age-appropriate
Small hands offer great tools for your child's practical life work