You're invited to learn about germs and why we wash our hands with soap. We will laugh, play and experiment together. Giggles and fun are welcome while we learn about healthy hygiene habits and socialize together. Our goal is to help your learner remember to wash their hands using soap! We will discuss when, where and why washing our hands is important. 

We will start class by meeting each other at a virtual bus stop then taking the bus to our virtual school. All virtual school features provided by the teacher, learners only need to join the zoom meeting as usual. The teacher will welcome each learner and complete a mindfulness activity to encourage focus and comprehension. After practicing mindfulness, the teacher will guide students through a hands-on experiment that shows how germs react to plain water compared to soap. Materials are listed below! After a successful experiment, we will line-up at the virtual sink and pretend to wash our hands together. We will discuss the process of washing our hands thoroughly and different ways to make sure we are having fun while remembering each step. 

After we complete the experiment and lesson, students will pretend to travel home on the virtual bus together. Following Montessori principles, students will be encouraged to feel proud of themselves and will be praised for their effort. 

We can create a section for older learners if your child would be more comfortable taking class with peers closer in age. You're never too old to learn! The Friendship Haven classroom is welcoming, positive and social. Our goal is for your child to gain the skills required for lifetime of self-guided learning. As they show interest in different things around them, we will guide their curiosity with fun education. In the virtual classroom we use components of a Montessori school by finding common household objects to nurture engagement and understanding during class. Our pace and lessons will vary depending on the needs of each student and the class as a whole. Parents, We'd love to work together to make sure your child is accommodated in our classroom if required. Please reach out and we can make a plan together! ESL students are always welcome to join the fun ☺️