It's not freezing and snowing YET but soon enough we will have snow on the ground! Typically in the 4th and 5th grades children begin to resist the idea of wearing pants or boots on the playground during recess. There seems to be an issue with taking the time to get dressed for outside recess as well as interfering with being "cool."
The problem created by this resistance is that children then come inside from recess with wet clothes and shoes that make a mess in the classroom. Therefore, the following policy is intact in the Upper Montessori classroom: If students don't wear winter gear outside and come in wet & soggy they will automatically miss the next recess. Children that make this a pattern will be required to bring winter gear from home before they are allowed outside again.
What is winter gear? Winter coat or jacket, hats and mittens/gloves, boots...these are the minimum! Snow pants are optional BUT students that do not wear snow pants will not be allowed to sled on the hill outside. While this may seem harsh, it is not meant to punish. Wet clothing and shoes in the classroom are a hazard to carpet, furniture, and our expensive Montessori materials!
***Please review this policy with your child before snow is falling!
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