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April 4th, 2025

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Hello families, This week, we began working on a collaborative art project for the upcoming MAPPS fundraiser. Each class at LBS, along with our sister Montessori schools, is contributing a unique piece that will be auctioned off during Captain John Palliser’s Peace Night on April 24th. Our class is using this project as a way to wrap up our exploration of the prairie ecosystem. Students visited the Kainai Plant Index website to research and select 1–2 plants to feature on their individual Jenga tiles. I’m looking forward to seeing how their designs come together! For more details about the MAPPS Peace Night and how to attend, please check the end of my blog.

March 19th, 2025

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Hello families, This week we celebrated St.Patricks day with multimedia art using white glue, watercolours and acrylic finger painting. A sneaky  leprechaun also made a mess of our classroom! 

March 14th, 2025

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Hello families,  This week in math, we wrapped up an exciting project—the Grocery Store Shopping Spree! Students put their math skills to the test by selecting items while staying within their "just right" budget. This activity also tied into our financial literacy curriculum, helping students understand the value of money and how to manage it wisely. Additionally, we connected the project to our wellness curriculum by exploring whole and processed foods, challenging students to include a balance of both in their purchases.

March 7th, 2025

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Hello families, Our field trip to the Sam Centre was amazing! We learned about the Stampede's history and it's important role in Calgary's community.  Here are some photos from the trip!

February 27th 2025

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Hello families, This week in math we applied our knowledge of place value and expanded form to learn the Montessori stamp game material. This is a great material to use before moving into standard algorithm (stacking) and supports the understanding of number value using manipulatives. It is also an excellent material to learn regrouping with!