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For Valentine's day, the toddlers had a party with parents and made a special craft...
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picture frames!
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Enjoying a good book!
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Friends riding in the boat.
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A favorite toddler book!
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Watering the rubber plant.
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It took a while, but AC covered this whole paper in purple paint!
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Working on pincer grasp with a knobbed puzzle.
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In the Primary Casa, T works on grading colors with Color Box 3.
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I love the look of determination on W's face!
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I can almost hear her laughing in this picture.
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D enjoyed discovering what made the digger work.
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Hopscotch was a popular activity on this beautiful day.
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Digging in the raised bed...soon we will plant for spring and summer!
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E works on her balance
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I enjoyed 'playing soccer'
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More hopscotch!
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Friends
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M and some of the other children remembered the French words for numbers on the hopscotch board. Un, deux, trois...
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It was a great day to play in the garden!
 
 
This week marked the beginning of COLCMS's 17th year. When COLCMS started in 1994, it was with one employee and 8 students. Although we have been many different sizes over the years, our commitment to children and families remains as strong as ever. We are honored you have chosen us to start your child on a life long path to 'growing in spirit and intellect.' It is always a joy to see returning students fall back into the rhythm of school. When I entered the Primary Casa to take these pictures, the children were so engaged in their work they barely even glanced up. I think the children are as happy to be back as the parents are to have them back! We are looking forward to great year and hope you'll visit our blog weekly for more pictures, updates and Montessori information.
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AF enjoys a quiet moment in the reading corner.
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These boys are working together on a puzzle map of the 50 states.
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Old friends enjoy snack together.
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These two girls are practicing writing their names.
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E is revisiting an old favorite, widow washing. By caring for the environment he is learning he has an important place in the casa community.
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S learns about land and water forms using 3-D molds and water