Bay Tree Montessori

Bay Tree had a very special visit from the zoo lab today! 🐍🕷️🐸
The children were very excited to explore and learn about l the animals and insects. They were completely fascinated; observing and waiting very patiently to hold and touch them. 💚

"When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their strength." — Maria Montessori








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The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn.'

Maria Montessori









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💌 Montessori Metal Insets 💌

The children were working with metal insets. Montessori metal insets are a classic, direct preparation for handwriting. Children use the metal frames and insets as stencils to trace shapes, control their pencil movements, and build the muscle memory necessary for writing letters. ✍🏻
















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🦷 Healthy teeth - happy children! 😁

Brushing 🪥 teeth 🦷 fostering outonomy, coordination, and self awareness.

Helping children become confident in everyday self-care tasks.

Creating positive habits that support lifelong well-being!

🤍 Independence begins with daily care routines.🤍
















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"Children display a universal love of mathematics, which is par excellence the science of precision, order, and intelligence".
Maria Montessori









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💚 Park Visit 2026 💚

The children had a wonderful time during their visit to the park! 🌿 They enjoyed exploring the environment, discovering and spotting different elements such as birds, pinecones, dogs, flowers, trees, and so much more. It was a great opportunity for them to connect with nature and learn about the world around them.

The children also showed great care for the environment by helping to clean up the park ♻️ and then, we get together to enjoy a delicious snack. It was a joyful experience for all! 🌼💚☀️
















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🌎 EARTH DAY 2026 🌎

The children were very excited to explore everything about our planet Earth 🌎. Earth Day activities for toddlers provide critical cognitive, physical, and emotional benefits by fostering a connection with nature, improving sensory and communication skills, and teaching early environmental responsibility. Engaging in hands-on tasks like planting, recycling, or nature walks helps toddlers build empathy for the planet and enhance their problem-solving abilities.  💚
















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Sovereignty and Children's Day❤🇹🇷

23 Nisan Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı Kutlu Olsun ❤🇹🇷

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The children have been busy exploring, creating, and also designing their own Easter 🐣 cards. They were engaged in creative crafts and sensory play, every moment has been filled with curiosity, independence, and joy. 💛🐇🐥

Wishing all our families a joyful and restful Easter break! 🥚🐥💛







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Small steps - big memories... 💛🐣

Saying goodbye to our lovely chicks 🐥today.
Thank you for all the happiness you brought into our lives.

Children were observing chicks, learning all about hen lifecycle, and practicing how to look after them.






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