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May 26, 2010. Volume 6, edition 28.  UMA. all rights reserved.  Follow us:   
This Week...

* Our May contest winner will be announced in our next Newsletter! We will also post the photos and the demonstration sheet, so stay tuned.

* The UMA Free Downloads have been a huge success and recently have all related to the “Opposites Theme.” There are so many activities you can plan and create in the classroom with this theme. We invite you to share your own ideas with us. Send them to: trudy@unitedmontessori.com 

Opposites Song
(To the tune of "Jingle Bells" – invent your own hand motions)

Hot and cold, new and old,
Opposites I know.
Fat and thin, out and in,
Top and bottom, high and low.
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Smile and frown, up and down,
Loud and quiet sounds.
Wet and dry, hello, good-bye,
And the shapes of square and round.
          (Author Unknown)

* Check out this video "Montessori Song- Parts of an Insect"  of Diana Zegers of CK Montessori demonstrating at a UMA music workshop.
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Don't Forget...

* Our postings on Facebook and the the UMA Blog.  There are chopstick exercises for your classroom plus more!

* UMA Organic Garden project!  We haven't forgotten about it. The ground is prepped and ready to go but the weather has been cold and damp.  We are hoping for better climate next week.  Stay tuned for the next video.
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Memorial Day

We wish you a safe and happy weekend as we honor those who have made great sacrifices in order to protect and provide us all with the gift of freedom. To all that are still serving, may God keep them safe and bring them home soon.

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