May is a perfect month to study insects and the butterfly life cycle. This time of year, insects can be observed in our outdoor space. For example, the children can find a roly-poly in the mulch or caterpillars on the milkweed and chrysalides (and butterflies) around Ms. Kate’s class on the … [Read more...]
Toddlers are busy with spring activities
As we get close to the end of the school year, the children who are old enough are assessed for readiness to move to Primary in the fall. Those who are ready will visit their new classrooms and meet the teachers. These visits give insight into next year and help reduce possible anxiety of this … [Read more...]
Parent/child journal may aid pre-teen years
Summer is quickly approaching, and the excitement throughout the school is almost tangible. Teachers are preparing for the summer camp session at Montessori Tides School, and teachers are making plans for outdoor activities and relaxing with their families. We will culminate our academic school … [Read more...]
Student visits begin as school year winds down
Is it really May? Our school year is coming to an end! It has been a wonderful year full of learning and fun. During our final weeks, we will continue our studies of Australia; measurement; and land and water forms. We will begin our study of human evolution and biology, as well as the fundamental … [Read more...]
Children need and want to connect to nature
The young child has a great need to connect with nature. This is especially apparent by the obvious joy she expresses and the calm demeanor she displays whenever she is involved in outdoor activities that allow her to engage all her senses. A simple walk in the park, listening to the birds sing, … [Read more...]
Spring animal activities arriving soon
April started with a theme of snakes, turtles, frogs, and lizards. A frog finger puppet accommodates a song. It's fun to match small snakes, turtles, lizards and frogs. It's cute to put little lily pads on pegs and then place the frogs on top. Frogs, lizards, turtles and snakes slowly make way for … [Read more...]
April full of school traditions
March flew by fast! It feels like spring break was just yesterday. This month will be the best yet with several of our favorite MTS traditions, including our Spring Performance, Spring Festival and annual field trip to the Arboretum. In math, we have been exploring decimals, ratio, proportion, … [Read more...]
Students add measurement, Australia to studies
We are wrapping up our studies of Antarctica and the Timeline of Life. We will begin our studies of Australia; land and water formations; the fundamental needs of humans; and units of measurement. The children have enjoyed learning about the external parts and body functions of animals. We have … [Read more...]
Ladybugs make room for frogs, lizards
This month, we concentrate on birds, land/water/sky, seasonal objects associated with St. Patrick’s Day and then spring items. We are starting to introduce frogs and lizards, as well. Shamrocks have taken the place of hearts hanging in the classroom and occupying the terrarium. Felt shamrocks are … [Read more...]
Chicks add fuzziness factor
The past month in Lower Elementary was exciting, as we observed chicks hatch from their eggs! We had eight out of 12 eggs hatch. The children enjoyed the embryology process and loved observing baby chicks. As we wrap up our studies of reptiles, we are transitioning to our study of birds and … [Read more...]
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