

Kindergarten: Raising Empathetic Children
Why should we worry about teaching empathy in schools and at home? “Empathy is probably the greatest single gift of our species. We...


Preschool: Number Bags
Learning mathematical concepts in a Montessori classroom begins concretely and progresses towards the abstract. Many of the preschool...


Seedlings: Fire Drill
Our first Fire Drill of the year happened last Friday! During our morning circle we read a book about firefighters, hoping to set the...


Pre-Primary: Creating a Practical Life Work
“This is a mess!” A child from our class picked up a branch with some twigs on the end and began to sweep pine needles into a pile. He...


Preschool: The Wonders of Sensorial
“Wow, we did it!” exclaimed a proud group of children as they admired their towers made of pink cubes and brown prisms. This was surely...


Jr/Sr Kindergarten: Peace Education in a Montessori Classroom
Every Monday at the end of our work morning, our class gathers together for a peace circle. Throughout the year, we learn how to be...


Seedlings: Morning Circle
As we begin this new school year, we are excited to welcome so many new (and returning) families into our Seedlings classroom. It can...


Pre-Primary: Make New Friends
As the first weeks of school come to an end, the children are discovering not only the works on the shelves, but also each other. So...


Preschool: New Beginnings
Our Preschool friends are already off to a busy start, as the cool autumn air sets in. There is an overall sense of joy and curiosity as...


Jr/Sr Kindergarten: Back to School Montessori Style
August and September can often feel like a blur as families and teachers alike prepare for another school year. Children may be...