The Sound of Drums
Our seedlings have been very busy for the past month of school. As we are starting to learn more about each other and our environment, we...
Jr./Sr. Kindergarten - A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words… In A Montessori Classroom
The start of a new school year is such a special time. Excitement is in the air as children arrive to meet new teachers and new...
Jr./Sr. Kindergarten- From Caterpillars to Butterflies
“Come sit story style!” is the call as children gather for a shared reading time. Big Books are eagerly read, discussed and analyzed by...
Seedlings Update
The first few weeks of school are behind us already and our seedlings are growing immensely. They have just started learning how to...
Something About Silence
Preface Life goes by in such a blur! Many of us always seem to be rushing from event to event, through our daily schedules—even through...
Preschool-Exploring Practical Life
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” –Maria Montessori As we delight in this wonderful late summer...
Tolerating Caterpillars
As spring unfolds here at Pine Grove and our little caterpillars begin to sprout their wings, you may begin to see some new and...
How our Moods Impact Their Behavior
Forward Every September, as new and returning students are transitioning into a new school year, we consistently give parents a simple...
Allowing Children to Concentrate
Forward As a parent, in order to get my child's attention, I often catch myself shouting my child’s name across the room, house or yard. ...
"You Can Do Hard Things"
Sometimes we (in this case Jen Scott, Kindergarten Head Teacher) at Pine Grove stumble onto something so simple, yet so astute and so in...