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Show ( Sun Chronicle 5age Thursday, June 10, 1976 2 1 John daughter of Mr. and Mrs. is of involved in a sensorial-scientifi- c Roy, Shepard KELLY Riverdale appears to be engrossed in the "Z object box. Not only do letter exercises such as this familiarize the child with the alphabet sounds, they also help to increase his vocabulary MARK BARTLEY of SHEPARD, exercise involving weights of various objects in relation to their ability to float. MISS KOIKE, directress, watches as Greg Laycock of Clearfield manipulates mathematics materials in a concrete exercise utilizing number symbols, comparative quantities, and symbol shapes and names. David Hadju of Hill Air Force Base is in the background. lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllil!IIJl"",N fU ii M The building at 1892 West South, in Roy, appears deceptively quiet and ordinary from the outside Inside during weekday hours, however, it is a veritable beehive of activity where preschoolers from all over our area come to discover the joy of learning 1892 West 5075 South is the location of the Montessori Childrens School, one of the states most enriched environments for children of the intellectually sensetive ages of 2'- - through 6 Childrens School (formerly called 5075 '""iilljlllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIIKIIIIIIIIB ELDORADO RED-E-KA- Children's School deceptively quiet Heritage Montessori AND ) Pre-scho- area having originated here over five years ago The of Directress Children's School, Miss Pat Koike, will be beginning her third year at the school this fall Miss Koike received her Chief B A in Child degree MP MU i is not new to this MINI MOTORHOMES VAN CONVERSIONS THE INSECT TABLE, Mrs. Cindy Jacobs, Assistant at Children s School, works with Karl Jurek of Hill Air Force Base on a scientific exercise. AT Development from Utah State University and went on for additional Montessori training for one year at Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center Chief Miss Koikes Assistant is Candy Jacobs a native of this area who will be starting her fourth year with the school this fall both young Together women have over ten years of experience working with preschoolers, longevity, in and this part, illustrates the dedication they possess to the Montessori method Based on the concepts developed by the Italian physician and educator, Maria Montessori. this educational method stresses the integral the relationship childs- - of physical development with his mental development Montessori designed special materials called Sensorial Exercises to stimulate the childs natural interest in exploring the world through his senses Coincidentally as the child becomes more conscious of his own senses and his immediate environment, he develops an awareness of the At world as a whole Children's School the child can become involved in in- vestigatory and discovery processes which often are in the home impractical Through use of the Practical Life Exercises, the child can perfect his lengthen his concentration span, develop good working habits, as well as satisfy his need for meaningful activity. The Academic Exercises involving mathematics, reading, geography, language, science, etc are available ,to eaqh phild as his abilities and interests dictate. The use of individualized, rather than classroom participation, permits many concurrent levels of activity with younger children free to repeat tasks and learn from observing more advanced children who in turn are able to move from one exercise to another without boredom The purpose of Montessori education, as presented at the Childrens School, is not to foster early learning, but rather joyful learning, and it is toward this end that its staff is dedicated In an attempt to make the Montessori form of education even more accessible in this area. Miss Koike and Mrs Jacobs have agreed to run a summer session Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 00 a m through 12 00 noon, starting June 28 and ending on August the 0th HOMES MINI-MOTO- R DISCOUNTS UP TO For information con- cerning the summer session, fall enrollment, or car pool set-up- WE MADE A LARGE PURCHASE OF NEW MINI MOTORHOMES AND NOW HAVE 30 Mrs Jacobs, 825 Mrs Phyllis Suzuki. Administrator, 778 4106 9?72, or ON IMPORT CARS? "YOU BET ! ALSO ELDORADO SLIDE-ICAMPERS! . . . N AT COST!! a new when you buy your new truck at Buy SLIDE-I- N call the 77.? 1752, UNITS AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY! ELDORADO please school, 825 6451, Miss Koike, j NEW 1975 RX4 $ 865 CAMPER AT DEALER COST MERRILL BEAN CHEVROLET. 864 I Only 2 left! stock Number NEW 1975 RX4 4-DO- 4-DO- SEDANeqjpped$ OR SEDAN OR See it Save 000 1000 HURRY $1000 IS A LOT OF MONEY Offer good from May 14th to May 29th FREE OIL CHANGES 1976 MAZDA MIZER Every 2,000 miles or 60 days for as long as you. own your car. or sedan at Just CUTRUBUS COME IN AND DRIVE ONE TODAY! $2700 s Prizes offered in poetry A $1,776 grand prize will be awarded in the Bicentennial Poetry Contest sponsored by the World of Poetry, a monthly newsletter for poets Poems of all styles and on any subject are eligible to compete lor the grand prize e or tor 49 other cash or mer-chandis- Says awards contest director We Joseph Mellon lor poetic talent ot oeiy kind and expect 1976 to be a year ot exciting discoveries Rules and official entry lorms are available by writing to W'orld of Poetry, 801 Poitola Dr , Drawer 211, San Francisco, Caliloinia arc-lookin- "Some people are with it W. Riverdale Rd. NORTHERN UTAH'S LARGEST SELECTION OF NEW CHEVROLET CARS & TRUCKS 3535 S, mu, min, Inin WALL AVE. it min PH iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 394-261- 1 we're ahead of it" I 621-110- 0, 94127 Contest deadline is July 1970 .11. |