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,...
Kindergarten: A Cultural Celebration of Australia
Good Day, Mates! On a recent Thursday morning, the Kindergarten class celebrated the exciting continent and country of Australia. We...
Kindergarten: The 100th Day of School
“Let’s count how many days left until the 100th day of school!” Every morning at circle time, inevitably, a child would make this request...
Jr./Sr. Kindergarten: Toys Are Toys, Clothes Are Clothes: Creating a Gender Neutral Classroom Envi
“Pink is a girl’s color!” “Only boys play with Legos!” “I only play with boys because I’m a boy!” Statements like these can be heard in...
Kindergarten: Exploring the World from a Montessori Classroom
“I’ve been to California, Texas, and North Carolina,” comments one child as he looks over the map of The United States. Another child...
Jr/Sr Kindergarten: We Are the Music Makers!
Every Wednesday, at second circle, our class participates in a weekly music circle. The children gather to sing songs and practice...
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:...
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...
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...
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...