ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
French Lessons
The primary goal in a foreign language program is to develop listening and conversation skills, vocabulary, the ability to understand basic written information in the second language, and an appreciation for the culture of the countries where the language is spoken. The French teacher reads, sings, uses art, games, cooking, cultural activities, and other related lessons in the development of conversational French with the children. She will focus on themes such as animals, colors, food and family holiday celebrations. The children are encouraged to speak French and participate as much as possible to gain confidence and achieve success. Early exposure to other languages creates a facility for understanding and speaking, as well as greater ease in later study. It also creates an early awareness of different cultures.
Musikgarten
Music is a vital link for all future learning! Children develop in language, listening, sensory-motor, and social skills through singing, moving, playing instruments, and listening activities! Music activities in the early years also form a foundation upon which future music learning and enjoyment is built.
Julie Cutcliff will be teaching The Cycle of Seasons which is a musical celebration of the year for preschoolers ages 3-5. The central theme of nature is explored through songs, movement, instruments and stories for the children to act out. The Family Music Program for Toddler nurtures the development of the very young child, 18 month-2 ½ years old. This flexible curriculum is developed by leading preschool music professionals, Lorna Heyge and Audrey Sillick, reflecting the latest research in early childhood development.
Julie Cutcliff, our Musikgarten teacher, holds both Bachelor and Masters of Music Education degrees from UGA. For eleven years, Julie has taught in Cobb county schools as a middle school orchestra director. She is also a registered Suzuki teacher, teaches cello lessons at North Atlanta Talent Education and plays with various orchestras and ensembles in the metro Atlanta area. Julie has completed the Musikgarten trainings and is looking forward to sharing music with your child!
Musikgarten classes are offered every Tuesday from 12 - 12:30 for Toddlers and from 12:30 - 1:00 for Primary.
Visit www.musiktogrow.com for more information on this class and other classes offered by Musik To Grow!
Julie Cutcliff will be teaching The Cycle of Seasons which is a musical celebration of the year for preschoolers ages 3-5. The central theme of nature is explored through songs, movement, instruments and stories for the children to act out. The Family Music Program for Toddler nurtures the development of the very young child, 18 month-2 ½ years old. This flexible curriculum is developed by leading preschool music professionals, Lorna Heyge and Audrey Sillick, reflecting the latest research in early childhood development.
Julie Cutcliff, our Musikgarten teacher, holds both Bachelor and Masters of Music Education degrees from UGA. For eleven years, Julie has taught in Cobb county schools as a middle school orchestra director. She is also a registered Suzuki teacher, teaches cello lessons at North Atlanta Talent Education and plays with various orchestras and ensembles in the metro Atlanta area. Julie has completed the Musikgarten trainings and is looking forward to sharing music with your child!
Musikgarten classes are offered every Tuesday from 12 - 12:30 for Toddlers and from 12:30 - 1:00 for Primary.
Visit www.musiktogrow.com for more information on this class and other classes offered by Musik To Grow!
Yoga
Cross of Life Christian Montessori School offers a free yoga class for our students every Thursday at 2:30 pm. This class is also available to the general public. We use the yoga asanas as a springboard for exploration of many other areas—animal adaptations and behavior, storytelling, music and playing instruments. The children learn to stretch, breathe deeply, relax and concentrate as they assume the role of animals, trees, flowers and warriors. The children often "enhance" the poses as they bark in the downward dog pose, hiss in the cobra, and meow in cat stretch. Together they weave stories with their bodies and minds in a flow that could only happen in child's play.
Yoga perfectly supports the Montessori philosophy as it encourages children to master themselves rather than wait for an adult to control them. Yoga also enhances self-awareness. Children who practice yoga learn early on to tune into their bodies. Self esteem is bolstered as the children gain control over their bodies and minds. Yoga also helps children become stronger, more flexible and coordinated. As children learn yoga they can apply the breathing techniques throughout their life to help them deal more effectively with their emotions and focus during stressful situations. Best of all Yoga is an exercise that parents and children and even grandparents can practice and talk about together. As children participate in yoga with their families, they feel closer to their loved ones.
For non COLCM yoga participants: Please call the school office at 770-475-3812 to let the director know your child(ren) will be attending yoga class. Also be sure to double check our academic calender to ensure yoga class is on the schedule for the week you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you!
Yoga perfectly supports the Montessori philosophy as it encourages children to master themselves rather than wait for an adult to control them. Yoga also enhances self-awareness. Children who practice yoga learn early on to tune into their bodies. Self esteem is bolstered as the children gain control over their bodies and minds. Yoga also helps children become stronger, more flexible and coordinated. As children learn yoga they can apply the breathing techniques throughout their life to help them deal more effectively with their emotions and focus during stressful situations. Best of all Yoga is an exercise that parents and children and even grandparents can practice and talk about together. As children participate in yoga with their families, they feel closer to their loved ones.
For non COLCM yoga participants: Please call the school office at 770-475-3812 to let the director know your child(ren) will be attending yoga class. Also be sure to double check our academic calender to ensure yoga class is on the schedule for the week you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you!
Stay & Play
Primary children ages 3+ can stay after lunch from 1-3 pm. Stay and Play is a chance for your child to burn off some excess energy through play, socializing and Montessori type activities and projects while you run a few extra errands, work a few more hours or simply enjoy a late lunch with a friend.
The children play outside, read stories, dance to music, do crafts, play on the indoor soft gym equipment and play games. Some children may rest for a little while on the bean bags or play quietly before engaging in more active play.
Whatever it is you choose to do in those two hours, you will enjoy it all that much more knowing your child is actively engaging in play and having a great time. Many students have been known to not want to leave at three!
The children play outside, read stories, dance to music, do crafts, play on the indoor soft gym equipment and play games. Some children may rest for a little while on the bean bags or play quietly before engaging in more active play.
Whatever it is you choose to do in those two hours, you will enjoy it all that much more knowing your child is actively engaging in play and having a great time. Many students have been known to not want to leave at three!
