Welcome to our Montessori inspired virtual classroom where we learn life skills and age appropriate curriculum together while having fun. The Friendship Haven classroom is positive, welcoming and social. Lessons will always be hands-on and interactive. Each day of the week is dedicated to a different subject. Learners can join or cancel at any time throughout the course. Extension activities will be provided to enhance your child's learning experience. We enjoy making life easier for parents so enrichment activities will be related to our weekly topic for a seamless homeschooling experience. 

Day ONE: English Language Arts 
Day TWO: Science
Day THREE: : Math

Each week we focus on a specific theme. The daily lesson will be related to the weekly theme. 

Week of September 11: Types of Writing, Numbers to 100, Autumn Science
Week of September 20: Types of Writing, Numbers to 100, Autumn Science 
Week of September 27: Types of Writing, Numbers to 100, Autumn Science 
Week of October 4: Personal Narrative, Understanding of Numbers to 20, Autumn Science
Week of October 10: Personal Narrative, Understanding of Numbers to 20, Autumn Science
Week of October 17: Personal Narrative, Understanding of Numbers to 20, Autumn Science
Week of October 25: Personal Narrative, Understanding of Numbers to 20, Autumn Science
Week of November 1: How To, Addition and Subtraction, Matter (Liquids, Solids and Gases)
Week of November 8: How To, Addition and Subtraction, Matter (Liquids, Solids and Gases)
Week of November 15: How To, Addition and Subtraction, Matter (Liquids, Solids and Gases)
Week of November 22: How To, Addition and Subtraction, Matter (Liquids, Solids and Gases)

Details of each subject are listed below:

English Language Arts: We will follow themed units each month. We will participate in shared reading activities to build reading fluency and comprehension skills. Diverse stories will be used as writing examples as representation of all children is important to us. Writing lessons will be focused on a specific writing outcome. Montessori spelling activities and games will be used to increased retention and comprehension. 

Math: We will use hands on Montessori manipulatives. Materials will be listed for each week. You may either purchase Montessori manipulatives online or prepare listed alternatives, some printable items will be provided as an alternative.  Each lesson will include mental math, lesson of the day and games to enhance learning. Sometimes we will read a story related to the outcome. 

Science: We will follow a monthly unit based on specific themes. You do not need to attend previous classes to participate! You're welcome to join us anytime. Each class will include a lesson about the topic and at least one hands-on experiment. Items required to participate in the experiment will be listed weekly for preparation and purchasing. Many of these items you may already have in your house/kitchen. Most Science experiments will need adult assistance or someone close by. Your child is not required to complete the experiment with us, they will be included either way. 

At Friendship Haven, our goal is for your child to gain the skills required for a lifetime of self-guided learning. As they show interest in different things around them, we will guide their curiosity with fun education.  It is very important to me that your child feels supported and represented in our classes. At the beginning of our time together I will be emailing you an about me sheet. This sheet will help me learn about each student. I look forward to meeting you! 






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