If we were a symphony orchestra, we're getting warmed up.

When I step back and observe the classroom, I get the distinct feeling that what I see is only the very beginning.  This is followed by an even stronger feeling that once all is in place and operating smoothly, we will have the effect of a full symphony orchestra - working harmoniously and beautifully together.  We are almost there...

Matching numbers and sequencing with the Math Step Board.

Many of our new students are utilizing the First Color Tablet Box.  

Addition work with the Math Drawers.

A wonderful fine-motor lesson for many hands in our classroom - placing rubber bands around the box.

Transferring water into a divided tray with a baster.

Transferring water with a baster.

Counting, quantity, and understanding of zero with the Spindle Boxes.

Number writing practice mastery on the squared chalkboard.

Carefully putting away the color tablets - one from each pair goes to the top of the box and the other one goes to the bottom of the box.

Letter sounds with the Language Step Board.

Sensorially exploring the the Puzzle Map of  North America.

Pairing the Smelling Bottles by aroma.

Building a tower with the Knobless Cylinders.

The children enjoy working in pairs to match these animal cards.

Exploring the Continents Globe and learning the names of the continents.

Writing practice on the chalkboards.

Number writing practice with Sandpaper Letters.

Taking turns reading and acting out our 'September' poem.

Reading color words and matching them to corresponding color tables.

Creating a collage with the open ended art materials.

Working with the Brown Stair.

Using two Cylinder Blocks at a time for an added challenge.

Comparing size with the Knobless Cylinders.

Tracing shapes with the Geometric Demonstration Tray.

Matching cards with an autumn theme.

Teen numbers with the Teen Beads and Boards.