Judith P. Hoyer Montessori PTSA

Montessori Materials Explained #12: The Montessori Globe

Montessori classrooms introduce geography using hands-on globes and maps.

Children begin learning about:
🌏continents
🌊oceans
🗺️the world around them

These early lessons spark curiosity about different cultures and places.

Where would your child most like to travel someday?

Montessori Materials Explained #11: Color Tablets
Color Tablets help children explore colors and shades.

Children match and sort tablets by color and arrange them from light to dark.

This activity develops:
👀visual discrimination
🧠observation skills
🎨artistic awareness
Color work also helps prepare children for science and art exploration.

What are your child’s favorite colors?

📢 Fun Run has been postponed until May 29 due to anticipated inclement weather!

There’s still time to donate and ensure we have the resources to support our teachers, classrooms, and community next school year. Thank you for your support!

🎉🏃🏽‍♀️ Fun Run Kickoff is HERE, Hoyer families!

Since 2012, our community has stepped up to support our school, and this year is more important than ever.

Funds raised will help us continue supporting classroom supplies, the outdoor classroom, community events, and resources for our teachers next year.

👉 Get started by registering your child’s fundraising page:

https://app.givebacks.gives/hoyerfunrun2026

It only takes a few minutes. Then share with family and friends and help us build momentum early!

🗓️ Mark your calendars for May 22…this is THE event of the year and you do not want to miss it!

Montessori Materials Explained #10: Metal Insets

Metal Insets help children prepare for handwriting.
Children trace shapes using colored pencils, strengthening their hand muscles and improving pencil control.

Through this activity children develop:
🖐️fine motor skills
🧠concentration
✏️writing readiness

These exercises make writing smoother and easier later on.

Do your children enjoy drawing or coloring at home?

One Week Until the Hoyer Fun Run!

The countdown is on, and we’re excited to celebrate one of our favorite school events of the year! The Fun Run is a day full of energy, music, outdoor activities, and school spirit — and we need our community’s support to help make it all happen. We’ve raised $5,806 toward our $20,000 goal so far, and every donation helps bring us closer!

Every Hoyer Family can help make a difference, and every contribution matters!

To participate, register, and donate here:
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Montessori Materials Explained #9: The Binomial Cube

The Binomial Cube looks like a puzzle but represents an advanced mathematical concept.

Young children use it to build a cube using different colored blocks.

This activity strengthens:

🧩spatial reasoning
📐pattern recognition
🧠problem-solving

Later in their education, students discover how this material connects to algebra.

Did you know Montessori materials often introduce complex ideas through play?

🎉🏃🏽‍♀️ Fun Run Kickoff is HERE, Hoyer families!

Since 2012, our community has stepped up to support our school, and this year is more important than ever.

Funds raised will help us continue supporting classroom supplies, the outdoor classroom, community events, and resources for our teachers next year.

👉 Get started by registering your child’s fundraising page:

https://app.givebacks.gives/hoyerfunrun2026

It only takes a few minutes. Then share with family and friends and help us build momentum early!

🗓️ Mark your calendars for May 22…this is THE event of the year and you do not want to miss it!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our Hoyer faculty — you are truly out of this world! 🪐🚀✨

We kicked off festivities with goody bags in the teacher’s lounge.

The scholars enjoyed making heartfelt gratitude grams! ✏️

Swipe for more ideas to participate this week. Check Class Dojo for the teacher favorites spreadsheet! 🍎

Montessori Materials Explained #8: Practical Life Pouring Work

Practical Life activities help children learn everyday skills.
One common activity is pouring water or beans between containers.

This work helps children develop:
🖐️hand control
🧠concentration
✨independence

These activities also build confidence and help children feel capable in their environment.

What small responsibilities do your children help with at home?

Teacher Appreciation Week – May 4–8 🍎

Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect opportunity to thank our wonderful teachers and staff for everything they do for our students.

Here are some simple ways students and families can celebrate throughout the week!

Be sure to check out the Teacher Favorites List (see this week’s Hoyer Highlights) for ideas tailored to your child’s teacher’s favorite snacks, drinks, stores, and hobbies.