March Curriculum
For March’s Curriculum, will be focusing on Spring, Saint Patrick’s Day, Clowns and the Circus, Birds, Dogs, and our continent of study is Europe. We will also have new songs to sing, books to read, and curriculum related painting and worksheets.

Priority Registration
March will be the month we will accept priority registration for continuing students for the Summer 2023 & 2023 - 2024 School year. The priority packet will be e-mailed to each family with the March tuition. Priority Registration will begin March 1st, and the last day to turn in your form in person or by e-mail is March 31, 2023. If we have not received your enrollment form by that date, we will assume your child will only be attending our school thru May 31, 2023.

Winter/Spring Season
End of Winter Flu Season
The Winter weather is projected to continue well into March (cold/rainy), so we much remain vigilant to ward off illnesses. Please do not bring your child to school if they have a runny nose, fever, chest cough or continuous dry cough, congestion, and/or vomiting/diarrhea. Thank you for doing your part to keep our students and teachers healthy!

School Absences
If you will not be bringing your child to school - please send a text message or email by 8am of the morning of school your child will not be attending. It is crucial we know that your child is safe, thank you for understanding.

Bringing Toys/Backpacks to Preschool
If your child likes to bring items to school, please limit to one stuffy/stuffed animal and one blanket if they are napping. Bringing a backpack big enough to hold all of your child’s daily items is a great way to keep everything contained so things do not get lost.

Wipes Requested
Each child is requested to please bring a refill package of wipes. Honest kids wipes or Huggies/Kirkland are great choices. Please choose a package that is fragrance-free. Wipes are due anytime during the month of March. Please check to see if you need to bring diapers also if your child wears them.

August Curriculum
For August’s Curriculum, will be focusing on Summer, Wildlife Safari, Zoo Animals, the Rainforest and Jungle, and the continent of Africa.  The outdoor courtyard will have new activities to reflect our August curriculum with a new sensory box, and new materials on the outdoor shelves. We will also have new songs to sing, books to read, and curriculum related art.

Curriculum-based Excursions for August
For the month of August, we have a few fun ideas for places you could visit, considering our Wildlife theme. You could visit the Sacramento Zoo, http://www.saczoo.org/, and enjoy all of the wild animals they care for. A place in the Bay Area to visit would be the San Francisco Zoo, http://www.sfzoo.org, where there are many amazing animal exhibits to explore. You can “visit” the San Diego Zoo https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos and enjoy all of the wild animals they care for via live cams in your home. They have many different animals to interact with. Another place to “visit” virtually, would be the Georgia Aquarium to watch the African penguins swim and play https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/african-penguin-cam/

​Material Fees Due in September
Next month, the $90.00 material fee per child, will be due with the September tuition payment. This material fee helps cover the cost of new classroom materials throughout the year to keep our environment looking fresh and new. We appreciate you providing this yearly Material Fee. Thank you!

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August Curriculum Songs ~ Woodcreek Montessori School
100 Animals
I went to the zoo, and what did I see?
100 animals, looking at me.
There were,
10 tall giraffes, eating from the trees.
10 silly monkeys, scratching on their knees.
10 sleeping snakes, lying in the sun.
10 munching elephants, eating peanuts one by one.
10 leaping tigers, performing in the shows.
10 pink flamingos, standing on their toes.
10 grouchy bears, trying to get some sleep.
10 happy hippos, in the water deep.
10 roaring lions, walking two by two.
10 galloping zebras, all living in the zoo.

I’ve been working in the Rainforest
Sing to: “I’ve been working on the railroad”
I’ve been working in the rainforest,
All among the trees.
I’ve been working in the rainforest,
Where I saw the bats and bees.
Parrots, butterflies, and toucans,
Monkeys and hummingbirds galore.
Frogs and snakes and spotted leopards
On the rainforest floor !
I’ve been working in the rainforest,
All among the green.
I’ve been working in the rainforest,
Where the plant life must be seen !
Ferns and mosses and lianas,
Orchids and honeysuckle, too.
Oh, how special is the rainforest,
A magical place come true !

Alligator on a Log
There once was an alligator sitting on a log, 
Down in the pool he saw a little frog
In jumped the alligator, and around went the log
Splash went the water, and away swam the frog

I know a Giraffe
Sing to: “On top of Old Smokey”
I know a giraffe, with a neck that’s real high
She stretches and stretches
Till it reaches the sky.
She lives on the plains
With the Elephants too.
You might also see her, when you go to the zoo.

One, One, the Zoo is Lots of Fun
One, one, the zoo is lots of fun
Two, two, see a kangaroo
Three, three, see a chimpanzee
Four, four, hear the lions roar
Five, five, watch the seals dive
Six, six, there's a monkey doing tricks
Seven, seven, elephants in heaven
Eight, eight, a tiger and his mate
Nine, nine, penguins in a line
Ten, ten, I want to come again!
The Zoo
Sing to: “Skip to My Lou”
Come along children, we’re going to the zoo,
Come along children, we’re going to the zoo,
Come along children, we’re going to the zoo,
Going to the zoo today.
Continued,
See the animals living in the zoo, x3
Living in the zoo today.
I see a monkey sitting in a tree, x3
I see a monkey and it sees me.
I see an elephant, big and gray, x3
Big gray elephant is eating hay.
I see a lion in a cage, x3
I see a lion that roars with rage.
I see a camel with a great big hump, x3
When he walks he goes ‘bump, bump, bump.’
I see a zebra, black and white, x3
Seeing the zebra is a sight.
I see a giraffe, big and tall, x3
He’s not hard to see at all.
We saw the animals living in the zoo, x3
Living in the zoo today.

The Animals at the Zoo
Sing to: “The Wheels on the Bus”
The lions at the zoo go 
Roar, roar, roar,
Roar, roar, roar,
Roar, roar, roar,
The lions at the zoo go 
Roar, roar, roar,
All day long!

Continued,
The snakes at the zoo go hiss, hiss, hiss
The hyenas at the zoo go ha, ha, ha
The monkeys at the zoo go oooh, oooh, oooh
All day long!

Five Green Speckled Frogs
Five green speckled frogs
Sitting on a speckled log,
Eating some most delicious bugs.
Yum, Yum!
One jumped into the pool
Where it was nice and cool,
Then there were four green speckled frogs.
Ribbit, Ribbit!

(Continue, counting down to 0)

July Curriculum
For July’s Curriculum, will be focusing on Summer, Camping, Independence Day, the Beach, and Sealife. Instead of studying a continent, this month, we will focus on the Oceans covering the Earth. We will also have new songs to sing, books to read, and curriculum related painting. 

Events & Excursions for July
There are several ideas that come to mind when thinking of ways to incorporate activities with the curriculum we are working on this month.
Roseville will have Independence Day events and Fireworks on July 4th.https://roseville.ca.us/residents/city_events/4th_of_july_celebration/
Lincoln will also be having Independence Day events and Fireworks on July 4th, http://lincolnca4thofjuly.com
Folsom will be having a rodeo, and nightly fireworks, 7/1 thru 7/3, https://www.folsomprorodeo.com
A favorite thing to do in July is visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium. They have many wonderful exhibits that are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. A trip to the ocean is exciting to beat the heat of the Sacramento region. www.montereybayaquarium.org/
We also enjoy visiting the California State Beaches. We have seen pelicans, baby seals, kelp, shells, starfish, surfers, and many places to explore. Children love digging in the sand for buried treasures. For more information about additional State Beaches visit: www.parks.ca.gov
​Friends Leaving for Kindergarten
We have many friends leaving for Kindergarten and TK next month. This will be our last month of school with them. We hope to share lots of fun memories with them before they and their families embark on an exciting new journey!

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July Curriculum Songs ~ Woodcreek Montessori School

If You Have a Little Flag
Sing to: “If you’re happy and you know it”
If you have a little flag, hold it high
If you have a little flag, hold it high
If you hold it way up high, you can wave it in the Sky,
If you have a little flag, hold it high!

If you have a roman candle, hold it high
If you have a roman candle, hold it high
If you hold it way up high, you can shoot it in the Sky, 
If you have a roman candle, hold it high!
If you have a little sparkler, hold it high
If you have a little sparkler, hold it high
If you hold it way up high, you can light up the Sky, 
If you have a little sparkler, hold it high!

To the Beach
Sing to: “London Bridge”
We are going to the beach,
To the beach, to the beach.
We are going to the beach, 
In our bathing suits.

We will find there rocks and shells,
Rocks and shells, rocks and shells.
We will find there rocks and shells, 
To gather by the water.

We will build a sand castle,
Sand castle, sand castle.
We will build a sand castle, 
With bridges and a tower.

We will have a picnic too,
Picnic too, picnic too.
We will have a picnic too, 
With sandwiches and oranges.
Home we head with sunburned cheeks,
Sunburned cheeks, sunburned cheeks.
Home we head with sunburned cheeks,
And treasures from our visit.

Five Little Shells
Five little shells lying on the shore,
Crash went the waves, and then there were four.
Four little shells down by the sea,
Crash went the waves, and then there were three.
Three little shells, smooth as new,
Crash went the waves, and then there were two.
Two little shells, sparkling in the sun,
Crash went the waves, and then there was one.
One little shell, left by itself,
I took it home, and put it on my shelf. 

I’m a Little Sea Star
Sing to: “I’m a Little Tea Pot”
I’m a Little Sea Star, out in the sun,
I have five arms, but I can’t run.
When I want to go back to the sea, 
I must wait, wait, wait, till the tide comes for me.
I’d Like to Live in the Ocean
Sing to: “My Bonnie lives over the Ocean”
I’d like to live in the ocean.
I’d like to live in the bay.
I’d go to school with the fishes,
And swim around all day.
Swim, swim, swim, swim,
I’d like to swim all day.
Swim, swim, swim, swim,
Watch me swim and play.

Pretty Shells
Sing to: “Jingle Bells”
Pretty shells, pretty shells, laying all around.
What a lovely sight to see, shells upon the ground.
Pick one up, it’s good luck, listen to the roar.
Of the never ending waves that beat upon the shore.

Sea Star
I saw an orange sea star, sitting on the beach.
She had five arms with which to reach.
She sat in the sun, all through the day.
But when the tide came in, she swam away.
Way up in the Sky
Wave, wave, wave the flag,
Hold it very high.
Watch the colors gently wave,
Way up in the sky.

March, march, march around,
Hold the flag up high.
Wave, wave, wave the flag,
Way up in the sky.

The Whales
Sing to: “I’m a Little Tea Pot”
I’m a humpback whale, I’m very strong.
I leap about and sing this song.
I like to eat my fill in the Northern Sea,
But in the winter it’s south I like to flee.

I am a beluga, I’m all white.
From head to tail, I’m quite a sight.
You can hear me singing way up north,
Playing and swimming back and forth.
I’m a mighty orca, black and white.
In the sea, I’m a beautiful sight.
I’m not very big, but I am sleek,
I hunt for my food, cause I have teeth.

Cranky Crabs
Five cranky crabs were digging on the shore,
One swam into a net, and then there were four.
Four cranky crabs, were floating in the sea,
One got tangled up in the seaweed, then there were three.
Three cranky crabs were wondering what to do,
One dug a deep, deep, hole, then there was two.
Two cranky crabs were warming in the sun,
One got scooped into a cup, then there was one.
One cranky crab was smarter than his friends,
He hid between the jagged rocks, and that’s how the story ends.

June Curriculum
For June’s Curriculum, will be focusing on the beginning of Summer, Father’s Day, Ladybugs, various other Insects, Vegetable Gardening, and South America. We will also have new songs to sing, books to read, and curriculum related painting/insect banners. 

June Schedule
June will begin our Summer/School Year, 22-23 new prices and hours. To be able to enjoy our indoor, courtyard, and outdoor areas please bring your child between 8:30am - 8:45am daily. Morning class will continue to end at 11:45am with staggered pick-ups accommodated until 12noon. Our School Day class will end at 3:30pm with staggered pick-ups accommodated until 3:45pm. At 3:46pm, $2/minute late fees will apply.

Our school day will begin with the Indoor Classroom. While the Outdoor Classroom may be tempting, it is important that all students come inside to get their temperature taken and hands washed before beginning their day. For the safety of the children we will not begin the day on the patio, as we need to make sure all students have arrived and are securely indoors so I can lock the outer patio gate while we are in the outdoor classroom.

We will use the summer to experiment with different activities in each of the three learning areas (Indoor Classroom, Outdoor Classroom, and Outdoor Playground) to create a schedule of when we will access each area based on our curriculum set for each month, the weather, and shade/sun of each area to maximize the educational development of each child. We are hopeful the children will enjoy the new materials.
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June Curriculum Songs ~ Woodcreek Montessori School
The Insects Outside
Sing to: “Wheels on the Bus”
The fireflies at night go blink, blink, blink
Blink, blink, blink
Blink, blink, blink
The fireflies at night go blink, blink, blink
Out in the garden
The bees in the flowers go buzz, buzz, buzz
Buzz, buzz, buzz
Buzz, buzz, buzz
The bees in the flowers go buzz, buzz, buzz
Out in the garden
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Continue with the other verses:
crickets/field/chirp
ants/in the grass/march
caterpillars/on the leaves/munch
spiders/in the bush/spin their webs
butterflies/in the sky/flit
ladybugs/on the wall/have lots of spots
worms/in the ground/wiggle and squirm
mosquitos outside/get smacked

Little Wiggle Worm
Sing to: “I’m a Little Teapot”
I’m a little wiggle worm, watch me go
I can wiggle fast, or very, very slow
I wiggle all around, then back I go
Down, into the ground, to the home I know

The Ladybug
When strolling through the garden 
You should chance to see
A ladybug out walking
Please say ‘Hi” for me.
For a ladybug is a good bug
And she helps the garden grow,
She’s supposed to bring good luck
So be sure to say, ‘Hello’.

The Vegetable Song
Sing to: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Carrots, peas, and broccoli.
Vegetables are good for me.
For my snack, and in my lunch,
Veggie sticks are great to munch.
Carrots, peas, and broccoli.
Vegetables are good for me.
Some Families
Some families are large
(spread arms out wide)
Some families are small
(bring arms close together)
But I love my family
(cross arms over chest)
Best of all !

Out in the Garden
Out in the garden, under the sun, grew some 
Carrots, (child 1) picked one.
Out in the garden, under skies so blue, grew some
Broccoli, (child 2) picked two.
Out in the garden, near a big oak tree, grew some
Lettuce, (child 3) picked three.
Out in the garden, by the back door, grew some
Tomatoes, (child 4) picked four.
Out in the garden, near a beehive, grew some
Radishes, (child 5) picked five.
We took all those vegetables and washed the 
Whole bunch, then we all sat down
And ate them for lunch.

Thank You Tune
Sing to: “If you’re Happy and you know it”
When my Grandpa gives me something,
I say, thank you.
When my Grandma gives me something,
I say thank you.
I can see it makes people happy, when I say it so
Politely, yes good manners means to always say
Thank you.

If I spill my drink at lunch, 
I say, I’m sorry.
If I break something of yours,
I say, I’m sorry.
I can see it makes people happy, when I say it so
Politely, yes good manners means to always say
I’m sorry.

If I bump into someone,
I say, excuse me.
When I need to interrupt,
I say, excuse me.
I can see it makes people happy, when I say it so
Politely, yes good manners means to always say
Excuse me.

May Curriculum
For May’s Curriculum, will be focusing on Spring, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Butterflies, Fruits, Birds, Gardening, and studying Central America. We will also have new songs to sing, books to read, and art projects. 

Courtyard Classroom
We have received all of the pieces of our child-sized furniture for our courtyard classroom. We will begin stocking the area with Montessori sensorial, practical life, and art materials beginning with the June curriculum set. It is important to remind your child, when the materials are setup in the courtyard classroom, they are not to start working with the materials until they have come inside, had their hands washed and temperature checked for safety. Also for the safety of the children we will not begin the day on the patio, as we need to make sure all students have arrived and are securely indoors so I can lock the outer patio gate while we are in the front courtyard. We have two cantilever umbrellas that will be built, and placed at both front corners for shade. We are excited to begin having the children enjoy the courtyard classroom.

New Hours Beginning in June
June will begin our Summer/School Year, 22-23 new prices and hours. To be able to enjoy our indoor, courtyard, and outdoor areas please bring your child between 8:30am - 8:45am daily. Morning class will continue to end at 11:45am with staggered pick-ups accommodated until 12noon. Our School Day class will end at 3:30pm with staggered pick-ups accommodated until 3:45pm. At 3:46pm, $2/minute late fees will apply. By following the new drop off and pick up windows we hope to maximize the educational curriculum we provide. We look forward to our 26th school year in West Roseville.

Wipes Needed
Please bring 2-4 packages of Huggies brand wipes or Kirkland (Costco) unscented wipes. We have not asked for wipes since last September, 2021. Thank you very much!

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May Curriculum Songs ~ Woodcreek Montessori School
Mother’s Day Song
Sing to: “You are my Sunshine”
I love you Mommy
My dearest Mommy
You make me happy
When I am sad
I want to tell you
I really love you
When I’m with you, I’m so glad !

Hurray for May Day
Sing to: “London Bridges”
May Day’s here with sun so bright
Sun so bright, sun so bright.
May Day’s here with sun so bright,
Hurray for May Day.
May Day’s here with flowers in bloom,
Flowers in bloom, flowers in bloom.
May Day’s here with flowers in bloom,
Hurray for May Day.

Butterfly Chant
A burst of Blue,
A shock of Green,
A flap of wings is all that’s seen.
A flutter in the flower beds,
A burst of Blue,
A bit of Red,
A whisper as it flutters by,
You’re oh so pretty, Butterfly.

Fuzzy Wuzzy Caterpillar
Fuzzy wuzzy caterpillar in the garden creeps
He spins himself a blanket and soon falls fast asleep.
Fuzzy wuzzy caterpillar wakes up by and by
To find he has wings of beauty, changed to a butterfly.
Pretty little butterfly, what do you do all day?
I fly around the flowerpots, nothing to do but play.
Nothing to do but play darling, nothing to do but play.
So fly butterfly, fly butterfly, don’t waste your time away.

Little Butterfly
Sing to: “I’m a Little Teapot”
I’m a little Butterfly
I have wings
I fly around
And see all things.
When I see a flower
That looks great
I call out 
To all of my mates.

Oh Butterfly
Sing to: “Oh Christmas Tree”
Oh butterfly, Oh butterfly
How I love your colors.
Oh butterfly, Oh butterfly
How I love your colors.
You fly so high and beautiful,
Your so soft and gentle.
Oh butterfly, Oh butterfly
How I love your colors.

The Fuzzy Caterpillar
Once there was a caterpillar fuzzy as can be
He ate and ate and ate all the new green leaves.
And when he was finished and could eat no more,
He made himself a chrysalis that didn’t have a door.
While inside this chrysalis, he began to change,
The fuzzy caterpillar would never be the same.
After seven days, he broke out and my oh my,
The caterpillar he had been was now a butterfly.

Spring Time
Sing to: “Did you ever see a Lassie?”
My- eyes can see it’s springtime, it’s springtime, it’s springtime.
My- eyes can see it’s springtime, the grass is so green!
The green grass, the flowers, the sunshine and showers.
My- eyes can see it’s springtime, and I am so glad.
My- ears can hear it’s springtime, it’s springtime, it’s springtime.
My- ears can hear it’s springtime, the birds sweetly sing!
The birds sing, the lambs bleat, the frogs croak, the bees buzz.
My- ears can hear it’s springtime, and I am so glad.
My- body can feel it’s springtime, it’s springtime, it’s springtime.
My- body can feel it’s springtime, the air is so warm!
The warm air, the breezes, no frost, and no freezes.
My- body can feel it’s springtime, and I am so glad.

Spring Song
Sing to: “Are you Sleeping”
I see Robins, I see birds nests
Butterflies too, flowers too
Everything is growing
The wind is gently blowing
Spring is here, Spring is here

Big Green Bananas
I walked through the jungle
And what did I see?
Big green bananas, hanging on a tree.
I chopped down a bunch
And set them in the sun.
When they turned yellow, I ate every one!

Strawberry Patch
(Tune: Paw Paw Patch)
Where oh where are all the children?
Where oh where are all the children?
Where oh where are all the children?
Way down yonder in the strawberry patch.
Pickin' up strawberries, put 'em in the basket,
Pickin' up strawberries, put 'em in the basket,
Pickin' up strawberries, put 'em in the basket,
Way down yonder in the strawberry patch.
Take the berries home and wash em up
Take the berries home and wash em up
Take the berries home and wash em up
Way down yonder in the strawberry patch!
Slice the berries up and make a pie.
Slice the berries up and make a pie.
Slice the berries up and make a pie.
Way down yonder in the strawberry patch!

April Curriculum
For April’s Curriculum, will be focusing on Spring, Rabbits, Chickens, Eggs, Flowers, and Western Europe. We will also have new songs to sing, books to read, and curriculum related crafts and worksheets. 

Priority Registration
Most of the Priority Registration forms for Summer 2022 and the 2022 - 2023 School Year have been received, and they are due by Friday, 4/1. Thank you for helping us plan our Summer and Fall enrollment. I will send out information in your May tuition statement to confirm the priority registration and the increase in tuition cost so you can be prepared. We will begin closing at 3:30pm (grace period to 3:45pm) in June, so please adjust your pick-up timing if necessary.

April Information Update
​Allergy Season
Please continue to use allergy medicine (Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra, etc) if your child is having watery eyes, itchy nose, and/or sneezing. If your child has allergies, they will be asked to wear a mask at school to contain any sneezing indoors. A runny nose and/or cough is not allowed at school, so you will need to monitor your child’s symptoms closely to make sure they are feeling well to attend school. If your child has cold/flu symptoms, please do not bring them to school. We must safeguard the health of all students and teachers. Our goal is to keep the school open and clear of illness.

Outdoor Classroom
We will set up the outdoor classroom for sensorial, art, botany, and practical life activities beginning in June. Placer County Office of Education - Early Quality Matters, gifted our preschool a Lakeshore Learning grant for outdoor shelving and an outdoor art painting easel. We will also be adding a Crate and Barrel metal and wood sensory table, a Community Playthings wood project table with benches, and two cantilever umbrellas for full shade. The outdoor classroom will be offered in the morning hours of the summer to beat the heat and provide a third element of education to add to our indoor classroom, and outdoor playground. We are very excited to add this new addition to our curriculum.
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April Curriculum Songs ~ Woodcreek Montessori School
Welcome Everyone
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Welcome, welcome everyone.
It is time to have some fun.
First we’ll put our coats away,
Then we’ll start our busy day.
Welcome, welcome everyone.
I’m so glad that you have come!

Five Little Eggs
Five little Easter eggs, lovely colors wore;
Mother ate the blue one, then there were four.
Four little Easter eggs, two and two you see;
Daddy ate the red one, then there were three.
Three little Easter eggs, before I knew;
Sister ate the yellow one, then there were two.
Two little Easter eggs, oh what fun!
Brother ate the purple one, then there was one.
One little Easter egg, see me run!
I ate the last one, then there was none.

The Bunny Fingerplay
Here is a bunny (make a bunny with hand)
With ears so funny (wiggle ears)
And this is her hole in the ground (make hole with hand)
When a noise she hears (listen intently)
She pricks up her ears (straighten ears)
And jumps in her hole in the ground (bunny jumps in hole)

Rabbit Doesn’t Have a Tail at All
Tune: “London Bridges”
Rabbit doesn’t have a tail at all
Tail at all, a tail at all.
Rabbit doesn’t have a tail at all
Just a powder puff.
His ears are longer than his tail
Than his tail, than his tail
His ears are longer than his tail
It’s a powder puff

April Rain
Rain has such fun in April, it patters thru the trees.
Talking to all the leaf buds, and robins that it sees.
It splashes through the puddles, and skips along the walks.
Goes coasting down the grass blades, and dandelion stalks
​It dips in all the flowers, and when the clouds blow by
It paints with flower colors, a rainbow in the sky.

Spring Rain Song
Put up your umbrella,
When the rain comes down.
Wear a happy smile,
And wipe away a frown.
Splash in all the puddles,
And do a little dance.
Rain is just the thing we need,
For new spring plants.

Bunnies Surprise
Tune: “Eensy Weensy Spider”
Once there was a bunny
Who hopped around the town.
He brought colored eggs
And laid them on the ground.
When the children woke up,
They had a big surprise.
Lots of pretty eggs
Right before their eyes.

Sing a Song of Flowers
Sung to: “Sing a Song of Sixpence”
Sing a song of flowers, flowers all around.
Flowers that are growing, growing in the ground.
Flowers of each color make a pretty view.
Red and orange and yellow.
And blue and purple too.

Ten Little Chicks
Five eggs and five eggs, (hold up ten fingers)
That makes ten.
Sitting on top is the mother hen. (cover one hand with the other)
Crack, crack, crack, (clap 3 times) What do I see?
Ten little chicks,
As cute as can be! (Hold up ten fingers)

I'm a Little Chick 
Tune: “I'm a Little Teapot”
I'm a little chick, that’s yellow and soft.
I was born, in a high hayloft.
I play all day and I cheep, cheep, cheep.
Then back to the barn, where I sleep, sleep, sleep.

March Curriculum
For March’s Curriculum, will be focusing on Spring, Saint Patrick’s Day, Clowns and the Circus, Birds, Dogs, and our continent of study is Europe. We will also have new songs to sing, books to read, and curriculum related painting and worksheets.
Priority Registration
March will be the month we will accept priority registration for continuing students for the Summer 2022 & 2022 - 2023 School year. Priority Registration will begin March 1st, and the last day to turn in your form in person or by e-mail is Friday, April 1, 2022. We will begin accepting new students for Summer 2022 & the 22-23 School Year in April and May based on availability.

Dressing for the Weather/Playing Outside
March is typically the month that the weather starts to get warmer and there are more opportunities for us to go outside. Going outside is calming, a way for children to decompress and regroup, and of course a time to socialize and discover creativity with their friends. The beauty of this time of year with all of the flowers and birds is amazing in our yard!
All students should continue to wear long sleeves/long pants to protect their skin from mosquitos and to keep warm. We were very lucky to have an unseasonably warm February, but the windy/cold cloudy days will continue as we head through the Spring months. If it is not raining and not wet outside we will take the students out for fresh air and the opportunity to be in nature. We need all children to come to school with a coat, jacket, or sweatshirt; based upon the weather forecast. Please bring a backpack big enough to hold all of your child’s daily items. Shoes that are easy for your child to put on themselves are a fantastic choice, like crocs, rain boots that pull on, and velcro shoes.

March Information Update
Once the weather warms up a bit more we will begin opening the windows during the day to allow additional circulation of outside air. We continue to run our Dyson air filters in the classroom to draw out germs and impurities. Daylight savings will begin on 3/13, as we spring forward to embrace an extra hour of sunlight.
Due to allergy season beginning, I recommend all children that are sneezing and/or showing signs of hay fever, to please take a daily children’s non-drowsy allergy medicine to help alleviate their symptoms.

Mask Mandate
Effective 3/12/22 masking of students over 2 years of age will move from "required" to "strongly recommended" per the California Department of Public Health. All teachers at WMS will continue to wear masks and continue all Covid-19 protocols to ensure the health and safety of the children.

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March Curriculum Songs ~ Woodcreek Montessori School

I’m a Little Leprechaun
Sing to: “I’m a Little Teapot”
I’m a little Leprechaun, 
Dressed in green.
The tiniest man that you’ve ever seen.
If you ever catch me, it is told,
I’ll give you my pot of gold!

Five Green Shamrocks
Five green shamrocks growing outdoors,
(Child’s name) picked one, and that left four.
Four little shamrocks, green as they can be,
(Child’s name) picked one, and that left three.
Three little shamrocks playing peek-a-poo,
(Child’s name) picked one, and that left two.
Two little shamrocks nodding in the sun,
(Child’s name) picked one, and that left one.
One little shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day fun.
(Child’s name) picked it, and that left none.


Birds Fly High
Sing to: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Birds fly high and bees fly low,
Caterpillars crawl, and the rivers flow.
Cats meow, and cows go ‘moo’.
Puppies bark and babies ‘coo’.
So many things to see and hear,
I use my eyes and I use my ears.


Little Bird
I saw a little bird go hop, hop, hop.
I told the little bird to stop, stop, stop.
I went the window to say, ‘How do you do?’
He wagged his little tail and far away he flew.


Little Bird, Little Bird
Sing to: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Little bird, little bird, fly around.
Up to the sky, down to the ground.
Little bird, little bird flap your wings,
Open your beak, and sweetly sing.
Little bird, little bird, fly to your nest.
Now it’s time to take a rest.

Two Little Blackbirds
Two little blackbirds sitting on a hill.
One named Jack, and one named Jill.
Fly away Jack, fly away Jill.
Come back Jack, come back Jill.


Under The Big Top
Under the big top, what will I see?
Look there’s an elephant waving to me.
Behind the elephant, what will I see?
Look there’s a bear dancing for me.
Behind the bear, what will I see?
Look a wild lion is roaring at me.
Behind the lion, what will I see?
A little seal doing tricks for me.


Pitter-Patter
Sing to: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Pitter-patter falls the rain,
On my roof and windowpane.
Softly, softly, it comes down,
Pitter-patter all around.
Pitter-patter falls the rain,
On my roof and windowpane.


Rainbow Song
Red and yellow, and pink and green.
Purple and orange, and blue.
I can see a rainbow, 
See a rainbow,
See a rainbow too!


Five Green Speckled Frogs
Five green speckled frogs, 
Sitting on a speckled log,
Eating some most delicious bugs, 
Yum-yum.
One jumped into the pool, 
Where it was nice and cool.
Now there are four speckled frogs, 
Ribbit-ribbit.

(Repeat from 5-1, and then the last one swam away)

February Curriculum
For February’s Curriculum, will be focusing on Winter, Groundhog’s Day, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, President’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Fairy Tales and Mother Goose, Kings, Queens, Castle, Dragons, Lunar New Year, and the continent of Asia. We will also have new songs to sing, books to read, and Valentine crafts and letter writing activities. 

Valentine’s Day Card Exchange
2/7 - 2/14 we will have all students bring in their Valentine Exchange Cards. Each day, at Morning circle, we will pick a few students to pass out their Valentine Cards so that each child gets an opportunity put them in the Valentine Bags we will be providing. On your child’s last day of the week, they will receive their Valentine Bag filled with Cards and Treats. By passing out the cards individually a few each day, it really helps each child have their own moment to pass them out, and much more enjoyable for all.   

February Information Update
​We will continue to remain focused on having all children remain healthy as we continue to move through the cold/flu season. Reminder- all children with fever, runny nose, chest congestion, cough, sore throat, vomiting and/or diarrhea cannot attend school and must remain home until they are symptom-free for a period of at least 48 hours if tested negative for Covid-19. If a child, or a member of their immediate household has tested positive for Covid-19, they must quarantine for a minimum of 5 days, re-testing on the 5th day to ensure they have a negative test before re-entry into the preschool environment and must be symptom-free. We must know immediately if a child tests positive for Covid-19 so we can alert the other families so they too can safeguard their loved ones.
Our new fencing and gates have been installed in the front yard. All students and parents should enter and exit through the walkway arched gate in front of the sidewalk. The driveway side gate is locked and not for public entry. The arched gate will be unlocked during business hours, and will also be kept open 8:30am-9am, 11:45am-12pm, and 3:30pm-3:45pm for pickups and drop offs.
My last semester at CSUS begins the first week of February. It is very important that all School Day students are picked up as close to 3:45pm as possible so I can maintain my commitments after the school day ends each day. Thank you for picking up on time.

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February Curriculum Songs ~ Woodcreek Montessori
I’m A Knight In Armor
Sung to: “I’m a Little Teapot”
I’m a Knight in armor, look at me
See how shiny I can be.
With my visor up my eyes you’ll see.
But with it down, it protects me.

On Valentine’s Day
Sung to: “Did you ever see a Lassie?”
Everybody be a friend,
A friend, a friend.
Everybody be a friend 
On Valentine’s Day.

You Are My Valentine
Sung to: “You are my Sunshine”
You are my Valentine, My special Valentine.
And I love you, yes I do.
You are my Valentine, My special Valentine.
Please say you love me too!

Five Pretty Valentines
Five pretty Valentines waiting at the store.
(name) bought one, and then there were four.
Four pretty Valentines shaped like a ‘V’.
(name) bought one, and then there were three.
Three pretty Valentines said “I Love You”.
(name) bought one, and then there were two.
Two pretty Valentines, this was so much fun.
(name) bought one, and then there was one.
One pretty Valentine sitting on the shelf.
I felt sorry for it, so I bought it for myself.

Valentines are Made to Share
Sung to: “Mary had a Little Lamb”
Valentines are made to share,
Made to share, made to share.
Valentines are made to share
With my friends at school.
I made you a Valentine,
A Valentine, a Valentine.
I made you a Valentine
That says, “I Love You”.

Wake Up Groundhog
Sung to: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Wake up Groundhog, time to see
What the weather’s going to be.
Time to stretch, time to think,
Time to eat, and time to drink.
Wake up Groundhog, time to see,
What the weather’s going to be.

Five Valentines
Sung to: “Jimmy Crack Corn”
Five Valentines to give away
Five Valentines for Valentine’s Day.
“I Love You” is what they say
I’ll give one to my father today.
Four Valentines to give away
Four Valentines for Valentine’s Day.
“I Love You” is what they say
I’ll give one to my mother today.
Three Valentines to give away
Three Valentines for Valentine’s Day.
“I Love You” is what they say
I’ll give one to my brother today.
Two Valentines to give away
Two Valentines for Valentine’s Day.
“I Love You” is what they say
I’ll give one to my sister today.
One Valentine to give away
One Valentine for Valentine’s Day.
“I Love You” is what it says
I’ll give one to my friend today.

President’s Day
Sung to: “My Country Tis of Thee”
Lincoln and Washington
They are remembered on
President’s Day.
Two men in history
Who gave us Liberty
Honor their Memory
On this great Day.

Presidents
Sung to: “London Bridge”
Who’s fine face is on the penny?
On the penny, on the penny
Who’s fine face is on the penny?
Abraham Lincoln.
Who’s fine face is on the quarter?
On the quarter, on the quarter
Who’s fine face is on the quarter?
George Washington.

I’m a Little Cat
Sung to: “I’m a Little Teapot” 
I’m a little cat.
Soft and furry.
I’ll be your friend, 
So don’t you worry.
Right up on your lap,
I like to hop.
I’ll purr, purr, purr, and never stop.

January Curriculum
For January’s Curriculum, will be focusing on Winter, Antarctica, Arctic Animals, Martin Luther King, Transportation Vehicles, Community Helpers, Safety and Street Signs. We will also have new songs to sing, books to read, curriculum related art and letter writing activities.
Excursions for January 
Since we are studying transportation and winter, here are a couple of fun excursions. For transportation, one of the places you might consider visiting is the California Railroad Museum (http://www.csrmf.org). They are open daily 10am - 5pm, and showcase the history of the Railroad in Sacramento, with 21 restored locomotives and cars. For Winter snow play, a place that might be fun to visit is Soda Springs, up Interstate 80 in the mountains (http://www.skisodasprings.com). They offer tube sledding and a specialized snowboard/ski area for children under 8 years old.

January Information Update
An updated Covid-19 Protocol will be provided to all enrolled families who must read and acknowledge they have received it. The updated Covid-19 Protocols will be located for public viewing on the back of the white A-frame in the front entry drop off and pick up area.
If a member of your family becomes exposed to the Covid-19 virus, your child cannot attend school and must self-quarantine for 5 days from their last date of exposure to the positive test individual (https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html). If your child develops symptoms within those 5 days they cannot return to school until all symptoms are no longer present. If a student exposes other students within our classroom environment within 48 hours of a positive test, we will have to close our school for 5 days to stop the spread of the virus. We are unable to credit tuition for school closures due to quarantine requirements issued by the California Department of Public Health.
California Department of Social Services - Community Care Licensing, requires everyone over 2 years of age must wear a mask in a regulated licensed childcare setting. To comply with this decree, all children must arrive to school each day with a mask on before entering our facility. If your child does not have a mask upon arrival, a surgical disposable child sized mask will be provided for your child to enter our indoor environment. Here is the document requiring masks of all children over 2 years old in childcare facilities: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2021/CCP/PIN-21-29-CCP.pdf. This attachment was also provided with the 12/1/21 newsletter. Per the document, only children with a “written statement signed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or other licensed medical professional practicing under the license of a physician, stating the individual qualifies for the exemption” may be allowed to not wear a mask. If your child does not have a written medical exemption on file with our school, they must wear a mask while in our CA licensed childcare facility. I must legally follow the requirements set forth by the State of CA to remain within compliance for my licensed childcare facility.

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​January Curriculum Songs ~ Woodcreek Montessori School
Cheer the Year
Sing to “Row, row, row your boat”
Cheer, cheer, cheer the year,
A new one’s just begun.
Celebrate with all your friends,
Let’s go have some fun!
Clap, clap, clap your hands,
A brand new year is here.
Learning, laughing, singing, clapping,
Through another year.

Freedom, Freedom, Let it Ring
Sing to: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Freedom, freedom, let it ring.
“Let it ring,” said Dr. King.
Let us live in harmony,
Peace and love for you and me.
Freedom, freedom, let it ring.
“Let it ring,” said Dr. King.

Little Red Caboose
Little red caboose, chug-chug-chug,
Little red caboose, chug-chug-chug,
Little red caboose, behind the train, the train.
Smokestacks on his back-back-back-back,
Going down the track track-track-track,
Little red Caboose behind the train, choo-choo!

Drive, Drive, Drive
Sing to “Row, row, row your boat”
Drive, drive, drive your car,
All around the town.
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Up the hills and down.
Turn, turn, turn the key,
Make the engine roar.
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Let’s go to the store.
Press, press, press the pedal,
Give the engine gas.
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Now were going fast.
Turn, turn, turn the wheel,
That is how we steer.
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Make a right turn here.
Push, push, push the brake.
Make the car slow down.
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Now we are in town.

This Little Train
Sing to: “This Old Man”
This little train, painted black,
It comes chugging down the track.
With a choo-choo, toot-toot,
Hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home.

This little train, painted blue,
It has seats for me and you.
With a choo-choo, toot-toot,
Hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home.

This little train, painted yellow,
It shimmies and shakes like a bowl of jello.
With a choo-choo, toot-toot,
Hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home.

This little train, painted green,
It’s the fanciest train you’ve ever seen.
With a choo-choo, toot-toot,
Hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home.

This little train, painted grey,
It takes you places far away.
With a choo-choo, toot-toot,
Hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home.

This little caboose, painted red,
It will take you home to bed.
With a choo-choo, toot-toot,
Hear the whistle blow.
This little train goes chugging home.

Here is the Engine
Here is the engine on the track
(count off fingers one by one, begin with thumb)
Here is the coal car, just in back
Here is the boxcar to carry the freight
Here is the mailcar, now don’t be late!
Way back here at the end of the train
Rides the caboose, through the sun and the rain

December Curriculum
For December’s Curriculum, will be focusing on Holidays around the World, featuring the Christmas Tree, the Nativity, the Menorah, Santa Claus, the North Pole, and the Winter Solstice. Our outdoor classroom will resume in the Spring. We will also have new songs to sing, books to read, and curriculum related art for December. 

December Information Update
We received a Safety Recommendations for the Upcoming Holiday document from the Dept. of Social Services State licensing, and for a second year we will be canceling our visit with Santa Claus event. We will still plan to take individual portraits of the children, and hope to create a class composite portrait that we can give to all of you. Last year we were also able to create some very cute Santa picture frames, and will be creating those to send to you also.
The Dept. of Social Services has also posted a November 2021 updated requirements and guidance for Covid-19. We have been asked to share this document with you: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2021/CCP/PIN-21-29-CCP.pdf       We will continue to remain focused on having all children remain healthy as we move through the cold/flu season. Reminder- all children with fever, runny nose, chest congestion, cough, sore throat, vomiting and/or diarrhea cannot attend school and must remain home until they are symptom-free for a period of at least 72 hours, and 10 days if they test positive for covid. We must know immediately if a child tests positive for Covid-19 so we can alert the other families so they too can safeguard their loved ones.

School Calendar for 2022
​We have created our tentative school calendar for 2021. Listed are all Special Events, Holidays, and School Closure Days. The closure dates have been chosen based on Federal Government, State Government, and local School District calendars, so we can keep our school aligned with them. Our monthly tuition has the school closure days subtracted from the prices and averaged over a 12 month school year, so your payment amount can remain predictable each month, and so you can budget for back-up care when we are closed.
1/17 - Martin Luther King Day, CLOSED.   
2/7 - 2/14  - Valentine Card Exchange.              
2/21 - President’s Day, CLOSED.
3/18 - Teacher Vacation Day, CLOSED.
4/11 - 4/15 - Spring Break, CLOSED.                   
5/30 - Memorial Day, CLOSED.
7/4 & 7/5 - Independence Weekend, CLOSED.
8/12 - Teacher Vacation Day, CLOSED.
9/5-  Labor Day, CLOSED.
10/10 - Indigenous People’s Day, CLOSED.
10/31 - Halloween Dress-up Day.
11/11 - Veteran’s Day, CLOSED.
11/17 - Thanksgiving Feast.
11/21 -11/25, Thanksgiving Week, CLOSED.
12/16, Minimum School Day, 8:30am-12pm
12/19 thru 12/30, Winter Break, CLOSED.
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December Curriculum Songs ~ Woodcreek Montessori School

Here Is The Chimney
Here is the chimney.
(Make fist, enclose thumb)
Here is the top.
(Palm of hand on top of fist)
Open the lid.
(Remove hand quickly)
And out Santa will pop.
(Pop up thumb)

I’m a Little Pine Tree
Sing to: “I’m a Little Teapot”
I’m a little pine tree, as you can see.
All the other pine trees are bigger than me.
Maybe when I grow up, then I’ll be.
A great big Merry Christmas tree!

Reindeer Pokey
Sing to: “The Hokey Pokey”
You put your antlers in, you put your antlers out.
You put your antlers in, and you shake them all about.
You do the reindeer pokey and you turn yourself around.
That’s what it’s all about.
Next verses;
You put your hooves in.....
You put your red nose in.....
You put your fluffy tail in.....
You put your reindeer body in.....

Where is Santa
Sing to: “Where is Thumbkin”
Where is Santa? Where is Santa?
Here I am, Here I am.
Merry, Merry Christmas.
Merry, Merry Christmas.
Ho Ho Ho! Ho Ho Ho!

Christmas Bells
Sing to: “The Muffin Man”
Oh, do you hear the Christmas bells,
The Christmas bells, the Christmas bells?
Oh, do you hear the Christmas bells?
That ring out loud and clear.
Oh can you see our Christmas tree,
Our Christmas Tree, our Christmas Tree?
Oh can you see our Christmas tree?
It fills the room with cheer.
Oh do you smell the Gingerbread,
The Gingerbread, the Gingerbread?
Oh do you smell the Gingerbread?
I’m glad Christmas is here.

Old Saint Nicholas
Sing to: “Old McDonald had a Farm”
Old Saint Nicholas had a tree (form tree with arms)
Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!
And on that tree he had some horns (blow horns)
Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!
With a toot-toot here, and a toot-toot there.
Here a toot, there a toot, everywhere a toot-toot.
Old Saint Nicholas had a tree (form tree with arms)
Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!
continue.....
lights.....flash flash
candy canes.....yum-yum
drums.....boom-boom
bells.....ring-ring
birds.....peep-peep
stars.....twinkle-twinkle
snowflakes.....flutter-flutter

The Lights on the Tree
Sing to: “The Wheels on the Bus”
The lights on the tree go blink, blink, blink.
Blink, blink, blink.....blink, blink, blink.
The lights on the tree go blink, blink, blink.
All Christmas Day.
continue.....
The presents at the house go rattle, rattle, rattle.
The mom at the house goes bake, bake, bake.
The dad at the house goes snore, snore, snore.
The grandma at the house goes hug, hug, hug.
The grandpa at the house goes kiss, kiss, kiss.

Hanukkah Candles
Eight little candles all in a row.
Waiting to join the holiday glow.
The first night we light candle number one,
Hanukkah time has now begun.
The second night we light candles one and two,
Hanukkah’s here, there is lots to do.
The third night we light all up to three.
Hanukkah’s here, there is lots to see.
The fourth night we light all up to four,
Each now a part of the Hanukkah lore.
The fifth night we light all up to five,
Helping our Hanukkah come alive.
The sixth night we light all up to six,
Hanukkah’s here, there is food to fix.
The seventh night we light all up to seven,
The glow of each candle reaches to Heaven.
The eighth night we light all up to eight,
Hanukkah’s here, let’s celebrate.