At Casa, children are more than students, they are the masters of their own environment. Here, we follow their pace, craft a space that supports their growth, and gently guide them toward independence. Our role is to model, to inspire, and to step back, watching as each child learns to make thoughtful choices and embrace new challenges. This is where we, as educators, find our deepest purpose and happiness. 

Casa Homeroom

This semester began with its share of transitions, schedule shifts, new friends joining, and the natural ebb and flow of the children’s focus and grace. To restore a sense of rhythm, our teachers came together: refining the classroom layout, refreshing materials, and creating clear, visual guides for daily routines. We introduced more time for group reflection and strengthened our collaborative teaching approach. Slowly but surely, the classroom atmosphere settled into a peaceful rhythm. Now, most children choose their work with intention, engage in deep, uninterrupted work, and show genuine care and respect for one another.  

In early December, we invited Casa parents to take part in an extended observation week, a meaningful but demanding endeavor. Unlike shorter visits common in other systems, Montessori observation requires time for the true culture of the classroom to unfold. We wanted to share not only a prepared environment, but a living community where both children and teachers could be their authentic selves. Of course, this called for careful preparation on all sides: teachers and children readied the classroom, while parents joined preparatory workshops such as Social Development in the Early Years 和 The Art of Observing Your Child. The excitement grew as we all looked forward to this special exchange. 

When the observation week arrived, parents came with openness and respect, honoring each guideline. The children, in turn, shone with poise — greeting visitors, offering refreshments, and engaging in their work with remarkable concentration. Through quiet observation, parents witnessed the blossoming of independence, focus, and courtesy across different ages, leaving many deeply moved by the confidence and harmony unfolding before them. 

Observation Week

Naturally, new questions emerged about math, language, and executive function in the Montessori setting. These curiosities will spark our upcoming parenting seminar in January, where we’ll explore topics like Supporting Mathematical Minds 和 Cultivating Executive Function. If you’d like to join, keep an eye out for our event poster at the end of December. 

Thank you for walking alongside us on this meaningful journey. Together, we are nurturing not only capable learners, but peaceful, confident human beings. 

Jill Wen  
Head of UNC 

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在Casa教室，孩子不仅是学习者，更是环境的小主人。在这里，我们跟随他们的节奏，创设支持成长的空间，温柔地引领他们走向独立。我们的角色是示范、启发、在必要时退步，注视着每个孩子学会做有思想的选择、拥抱新的挑战。这正是我们作为教育者最深层的使命与幸福源泉。

Casa教室

本学期伊始，伴随着作息调整、新朋友加入，以及孩子们专注力与内在秩序的日常流动，教室经历了一段适应期。为了重建节奏感，老师们共同优化教室布局、更新教具材料，并为日常流程设置了清晰的视觉指引。我们增加了小组回顾时间，强化协同教学。渐渐地，教室氛围回归宁静有序的韵律。如今，大多数孩子能有意识地独立选择工作，沉浸于深度专注的状态，并展现出对同伴真诚的关怀与尊重。十二月初，我们邀请Casa家长参与了为期一周的沉浸式观察——这是一次意义深远却需要精心准备的实践。与常见短时参观不同，蒙氏观察需要时间让真实的教室文化自然呈现。我们想分享的不仅是预备好的环境，更是一个让孩子与教师都能自在生长的生活社群。为此，师生共同梳理环境，家长则参与了《0-6岁孩子的社交发展及成人支持》《如何观察孩子》等前置工作坊。随着日子临近，这份特殊的双向期待让每个人都充满欣喜。

观察周里，家长们以开放尊重的姿态遵守每项约定；孩子们则从容迎接访客，端茶递水，以惊人的专注投入工作。透过静默观察，家长们见证了混龄环境中独立、专注与礼仪的悄然绽放，许多人为眼前那份自信与和谐深深动容。

Casa观察周

自然，新的好奇也随之萌生：关于蒙氏环境中的数学、语言与执行功能发展。这些思考将成为一月份家长沙龙的火种——我们将共同探讨《蒙氏环境中如何支持孩子的数学发展》《蒙氏环境中如何支持孩子的英文发展》《如何帮助孩子发展执行功能》等主题。如果您希望参与，请留意十二月底发布的沙龙海报。

感谢您与我们同行这段有意义的旅程。我们共同滋养的，不仅是具备学习能力的孩子，更是内心平和而自信的人。

文燕琴  
早教中心主管

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