

Seedlings: Self Care
As we begin to slide into winter, we are faced with new challenges in the Seedlings classroom; one being the new winter wardrobe. For a...


Jr/Sr Kindergarten: Pop, Pop, Pop...Strengthening Our Fine Motor Skills
At a recent second circle, the kindergarten class participated in a fun activity meant to strengthen hands and improve fine motor skills:...


Pre-Primary: Snowflakes…
The first snowflakes fell from the sky recently. Children ran to the windows to watch, others rushed to nearby teachers, calling out...


Seedlings: Bonjour, Seedlings Class!
On Wednesday we had our first French Lesson with Madame Denise. After our work period and snack time we gathered on the carpet and waited...


Pre-Primary: Collaging and Creating….
We have many artists in the Pre-Primary classroom this year, twenty-two artists to be precise. Each child creates images, designs,...


Liberty and Discipline in the Montessori Classroom
As a Montessori school director, I come into contact with many families new to Montessori education. Those families usually fall into...


Jr/Sr Kindergarten: "Yes, you can play with us!"
An important component of Montessori education is our peace curriculum. Maria Montessori believed that by teaching young children how to...


Preschool: Pre-handwriting
After seeing a new pre-handwriting material presented during morning circle, a child was observed choosing it as her first work of the...


Seedlings: Building Concentration
After settling into our routine for about a month, we have begun to explore more advanced works in all areas of the classroom, including...


Pre-Primary: s, m, t....
As the children get settled in the classroom, many of the second year children have begun to ask for specific lessons with the teachers. ...