Seedlings: “What’s in that Nest?”
Earlier this month we discovered a bird nest in our Critter Cabin; we were excited to show the children and teach them about the bird who...
Preschool: A New Look at Nature
“Hey, I see a beetle!” exclaimed an enthusiastic child as she gazed through her handmade nature viewer. A week prior, the children...
Pre-Primary: Literacy and Culture…The Crocodile and the Ostrich
Every Thursday at second circle, the children participate in a literacy circle with Luda. This includes shared reading, introduction to...
Kindergarten: Fine Motor 101
Every Thursday we end our morning by practicing fine motor skills through hand strengthening activities and letter formation practice. A...
Seedlings: “Squeeze, and Let Go!” (A Basting Work)
As teachers in the Montessori classroom, we always look forward to the look on a child’s face when they are presented a new work. During...
Preschool: We Love Books
Our library is a common place to find children during work time in the Preschool classroom. The shelves are frequently rotated with...
Pre-Primary: The biggest puzzle cube…the Trinomial Cube
Some of the quintessential Montessori works in the classroom are the puzzle cubes. They are found in the Sensorial area and vary in...
Kindergarten: Celebrating Earth Day
On a sunny but cool day, the Kindergarten class enjoyed a day outdoors celebrating Earth Day. The children ran from activity to activity,...