How's It Growing? Week 3

Let’s Talk Lettuce

Its fresh, its crunchy and you can grow it indoors or outdoors.

Here is a timeline of Lettuce from seed to plant. Growing from seeds can be easy and fun and you can see the results sooner rather than later.

Seed sprouted March 31, 2020

Seed sprouted March 31, 2020

Seed planted March 23, 2020

Seed planted March 23, 2020

Lettuce is ready April 23, 2020

Lettuce is ready April 23, 2020

Outdoor Space Benefits

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This week everyone has been raving about Ms. Summer's newly created outdoor space. By rearranging plants and providing a comfortable rug, Ms. Summer was a able to create an inviting outdoor space for her children to work. "Some of the oldest photos of Maria Montessori are of her working with children in an outdoor space" Ms. Summer recalled. Dr. Montessori described the ideal learning environment as having an indoor space with an adjoining garden, believing that children work better in a natural environment promoting a healthy lifestyle, and boosting mental acuity and creativity while strengthening relationships.

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