Learning doesn’t stop because “school is out”. Just the opposite, summer is the perfect time for a relaxed and creative approach to enhancing a child’s learning experience. Adults and children both can benefit from flexible routines, purposeful play and exploring new outdoor environments together. Our Montessori Summer Camp sprinkles in a little geography, music and…
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A Vision of Peace
The Montessori six to nine classroom teaches dates and events but more importantly, it allows for children to understand human nature better by learning about people all over the world and their responses to their environment. This enables the child to decide if he wants to react in the same way he sees the adults…
Morning Messages
Our Elementary children begin their mornings by writing a “morning message,” which they copy from the board into their journals. The role of these messages is two-fold: one is to impart little gems of wisdom to help build the characters of our growing young minds and the other is to help them build their handwriting…
Concrete to Abstract Reasoning
One of the most exciting aspects of our Montessori classroom is that it brings abstract concepts to life in a manner that is fun and makes sense to the children. Concepts such as length, diameter, temperature, tone, texture, quantity and more are presented using specific materials to isolate the quality. Children use concrete educational materials…
Science All Around Us
Children were completely engrossed in our Earth Day science lessons. Ms. Rohini presented the concept of gravity and the magnetic pull of the earth’s surface using fun practical demonstrations. We experimented with pressure in various forms. We also enjoyed animal and plant science furthering our earth-friendly appreciation and growing good stewards of our precious planet….
Community
Our school classrooms are bustling little communities of learners, not only sharing a common space but also developing a special bond. It warms my heart observing how naturally the children take responsibility for each other and are genuinely concerned about others’ welfare. “May I help?” is a regular question we hear each day. Community is…
Montessori Environment: Purposeful + Prepared
Contribution by Sandra D’Amico The prepared Montessori environment is designed purposely to promote independent learning and exploration. This calm, well-ordered environment stimulates movement and activity. Children are free to choose and work on activities at their own pace. Here, they experience a combination of freedom and self-discipline as guided by the environment. The principles of…
Art in Our Montessori Classrooms
Art in our Montessori classrooms is woven throughout the curriculum and is one of the many ways children express themselves; it is a way for children to communicate their feelings. Through art children develop their fine motor skills and build concentration. In our Montessori classrooms, we provide open-ended art activities that help children explore and…
The Work Cycle
The classroom “work cycle” … it is such a mundane name to refer to such a magical period of time in our children’s day. This extended uninterrupted period of time fosters independence and confidence. The work cycle is where children can choose their activities from what they have been presented, can join a small group…
