https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:04:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926159 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:05:33 +0000 erinbaderin 2926159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could see asking parents to take a day but a week? That seems like SO much! With 30 kids it would only be once every six weeks. It’s also strange that they’re asking for volunteers - it isn’t mandatory? So what if only 10 parents volunteer, they’re providing all the snacks? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926157 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:49:04 +0000 Jess1483 2926157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids went to a preschool that did this--we provided it approximately once a month, but only for 12 (or 15 in the older class) kids.</p> <p>I tried to (when possible) do a fruit and a protein/grain. So banana halves and goldfish, or cuties and cheese sticks. But I did drop-off/pick up so that was easier.</p> <p>This feels like a lot! I think the school should ask for a monetary contribution and manage this, because that's a lot to ask. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926156 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:09:23 +0000 ElbieKay 2926156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would just go to Costco and buy 5 shelf stable items in bulk. Goldfish, Nature Made bars, animal crackers, etc. Honestly, my life as a working mom is death by 1,000 cuts and that is all I would have the bandwidth to manage. 150 snacks is... overwhelming. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926155 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:09:16 +0000 catgirl 2926155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When DD was in preschool we all took turns providing snack but we only did one day at a time. Are the teachers able to do any prep with what you drop off or does it have to be ready to go? </p> <p>I used to do bananas with pretzels - the teachers would cut each banana in half and give a small cup of pretzels to each kid. Or an apple with a cheese stick/cubes of cheese. Clementine with a granola bar. Muffin with an applesauce pouch. Cut up veggies, crackers, and hummus (teachers would scoop out of a big container into a cup or on a plate). A mild salsa with tortilla chips and cut up veggies (again, teachers would scoop out salsa from a large container). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926153 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:56:14 +0000 josina 2926153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't imagine having to provide a weeks worth for 30 kids! We provide one day a month for 16-18.</p> <p>My go-to is frozen gogurts. The kids love them frozen, and it means they stay cold till snack time.<br /> Other snacks we've done are cheese sticks and jello cups. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926152 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:28:26 +0000 meadow 2926152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cake2017: yeah....we dont belong but it's probably worth hitching a ride w a friend that is a member to bulk buy that kinda stuff </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926151 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 04:00:16 +0000 cake2017 2926151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: Do you have a Costco or Sams Club close to you? Costco has a few organic snacks in bulk like Made Good granola balls(chocolate chip and wild berry, bars, animal crackers, pretzels…. if your child will be hauling it to the classroom those items may be easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926150 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:05:33 +0000 meadow 2926150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kindergarteners attend public school in the AM and montessori school in the PM (wrap around style).</p> <p>Previously they were in a traditional daycare/preschool - so I'm new to this whole montessori thing...</p> <p>Our Montessori school just announced that they want to return to some pre-Covid habits, like parents providing snack for the class instead of everyone bringing their own snack in their lunch boxes.</p> <p>So they asked for volunteers to sign up to provide snack for the week.</p> <p>Have you ever had your child in a school that did this? What do you bring? There are 30 kids in the class and it feels like I would need to bring a boatload of food in. I have always tried to provide my own kids with minimal junkfood and more fruits /grains /proteins so that snack time gave them energy to continue learning. I am not perfect or holier than thou..... but I'm having trouble thinking about what I would send in for a weeks worth of healthy snacks. </p> <p>The curveball is also that I do not drop them off - they ride the bus here - so I guess I would need to bring at least Monday's snacks in on Friday when I pick up the kids. But the logistics are a whole 'nother animal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/transition-to-montessori#post-2649867 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 14:50:30 +0000 Aimed121 2649867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Freckles: Thank you for your reply! Yes, he was previously going 3 days a week at the old school so the schedule hasn't really changed, but I can see how 5 days would be better transition wise.<br /> That is part of my issue - the director and teachers haven't been overly helpful or responsive I feel - they just say that it's a transition which I get but it's really going on a while so I'm not so sure any more. I wonder if it is an environment issue with so many kids that are older than him - I've noticed some more sassy behaviors coming from him that may be originating from the older kids so that is concerning me too. He also had a friend start around the same time but he still doesn't seem to be settling :sad: .<br /> I really like the educational aspects of Montessori but I'm really torn on this - it's hard to put him in when he is so miserable there, which is totally out of character for him as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/transition-to-montessori#post-2649802 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 13:37:15 +0000 Freckles 2649802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO moved to a Montessori program when she was a little under 3.5 years old. She was previously at a daycare centre from 12 months old. My daughter's program had two classes: the preschool class had kids 3-4 years old (if there were any 5 year olds, it was maybe 1 or 2) and the pre-k/k class had kids 5-6 years old.</p> <p>Was your LO previously only going to the daycare 3x a week? I agree that in order to transition faster, a 5x a week schedule would be a lot better. </p> <p>Did the director provide any other advice or direction? I don't know if the "right fit" argument applies solely to Montessori though. Is it the environment? The kids? The programming? There were a few boys in my daughter's class whose parents decided not to have them stay for the kindergarten year, but it's because the program discourages rowdy/crazy behaviour and the boys got in trouble quite often. </p> <p>Moving my daughter to the Montessori program was the best decision i made. When i used to pick her up from daycare, she would just be sitting, sucking her fingers and looking bored. The transition was probably easier because she had one friend who started with her.</p> <p>(Sorry for the novel!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/transition-to-montessori#post-2649789 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 13:16:28 +0000 Aimed121 2649789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looking for a little advice here - Our LO (3.5) has been in a center based daycare since he was 16 months. We loved the school and the teachers but there was a change of management and we had several issues with teacher/student ratios, teacher hours being cut and the consequences for the kids etc. so we decided to take him out and move him to a Montessori. I really like the concept of Montessori but have always wondered if it would be a good fit for our LO. Anyway, fast forward 2 months later and he still hasn't adjusted well - he is crying every morning and saying that he doesn't like his friends. Most others in his class are a little older (5 or almost 5) - initially I thought that this might be a good thing but now I am not so sure. Has anyone had any difficulty transitioning to a Montessori after a daycare center? I have spoken with his teacher and she said that he would do better if he was there 5 days rather than the 3 days he is currently there - which may well be true and is something that I am considering. But I am wondering from Montessori experts - is this typical in a transition from one style to another or are there cases where it just isn't a 'good fit' for certain kids? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori#post-1529640 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:22:59 +0000 sotofamilia 1529640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mammabare: I know this thread is old, but I was wondering if you found anything about Montessori, like any books? I'm curious too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parent-interviews#post-1387958 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:40:54 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1387958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>:( I hate the stress associated with that stuff for everyone involved. In your shoes, I think I would dress respectably, but try to be myself and see if I (and my child and spouse) mesh with the school and staff. You might want to see what other parents in your area do/have done. I know that some places my relaxed ideal is a total fantasy.</p> <p>Good luck, and I hope you find a lovely preschool program for your son. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parent-interviews#post-1387937 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:34:12 +0000 Cchoi4 1387937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is turning 3 in April so we are looking into options for this coming fall's preschool programs.</p> <p>We have a "Parent interview" coming up next week at a Montessori school in our city. I admit, I'm a little nervous! As far as I know, I do not need to bring anything except myself and husband.</p> <p>However, I'd like to be as prepared as possible. Should I dress up? Should I brush up on my interview skills (whatever that means in this situation)? OR should I just be myself and answer the questions I am asked and mutually get to know the director?</p> <p>Have you ever gone on a parent interview? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori#post-1292340 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 17:54:45 +0000 matador84 1292340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are a ton on pinterest! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori#post-1292112 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 16:22:47 +0000 AmandaB8 1292112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.feedingthesoil.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.feedingthesoil.com/</a> </p> <p>This gal is starting a montessori school in Austin, TX - and she's got a lot of great info on her blog about things! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori#post-1291725 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:03:14 +0000 Mammabare 1291725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son is almost eleven months so still too young for school. But I was interested in the concept of Montessori education. Anyone know any good resources? I know almost nothing about it. Thanks in advance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-question-about-floor-beds#post-990629 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 14:09:27 +0000 allison 990629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@prettylizy: did you ever build this? I really like this idea. I love the idea of a floor bed, but we got LO a pretty expensive mattress that I'd really prefer to not put directly on the floor! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-montessori-schools#post-933968 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:16:55 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 933968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Montessori schools start teaching Montessori principles from infancy. That means if the toy is just out of reach, they'll encourage the baby to strive to get it. They do a ton of observation, so they really get to know the needs and tolerance of each baby. Our toddler program wrote a note about each child each day and then two summaries each year that are comprehensive. Babies sleep on floor beds in a classical Montessori program and are taught developmentally appropriate life skills (whether that's holding the bottle or sweeping the floor!)</p> <p>If we had to do daycare (which we didn't), we would have chosen a Montessori infant program. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-montessori-schools#post-933905 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:01:53 +0000 brownie 933905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: don't be. It's been over 110 here since May and there is nothing for a 2 year old to do except preschool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-montessori-schools#post-933877 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:52:03 +0000 regberadaisy 933877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: jealous! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/talk-to-me-about-montessori-schools#post-933876 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:51:26 +0000 brownie 933876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: yeah we pay for it by living where we live. </p>