Maria Montessori was a strong believer in fostering independence in children, even at an early age. There are many benefits to cultivating independence in your child. The gift of independence allows children to feel empowered, to feel capable, and, ultimately, to feel they can trust themselves. We … [Read more...]
Autumn is here and all around us!
“When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their true strength.” — Maria Montessori Why are toddlers so successful in a Montessori environment? The primary goal of the Montessori philosophy is: “Help me do it all by myself.” Maria Montessori discovered that all children have an … [Read more...]
Teaching gratitude is more than learning to say ‘thank you’
November brings the coming of Thanksgiving projects, such as coloring the Mayflower and turkeys, pin-punching fall leaves, counting turkey stickers and making booklets with the parts of the turkey! Most importantly, however, November reminds us to “give thanks.” How do we teach children to give … [Read more...]
Lower Elementary’s work adds up
The children are hard at work practicing skills from weekly math and language lessons. The youngest students have been practicing composing numbers with the Montessori Golden Beads, a material designed to help children understand place value and the decimal system. Some children are doing … [Read more...]
Halloween brings special guests
We brought history to life at Montessori Tides School again this year with our annual Historical Halloween! Parents and students alike were treated to presentations by Amelia Earhart, Luis Lionel Andres Messi, Bob Montana, Ashley Fiolek, Michelle Obama, Napoleon Bonaparte, Benjamin Franklin, Dickie … [Read more...]
November brings harvest theme
November is here! We closed out October with seasonal mask gluing, after cats, bats and pumpkins. We carved our pumpkin after weeks of scrubbing it. We scooped out the pumpkin seeds, baked them and ate them. Surprisingly, everyone asked for more! Over the next few days, October-themed … [Read more...]
Grace and courtesy in the Primary classroom
Fall in the Primary classroom brings many opportunities for more advanced work by our older 5- and 6-year-olds, as well as diverse challenges for our younger 3- and 4-year-olds. We’ve experienced a successful transition to the classroom. After eight weeks of repeated lessons in grace and courtesy, … [Read more...]
Toddlers transitioning into class routines
Our friends have been working hard adapting into the new routine. Some dove into the environment right away, while others tiptoed in to adjust. Each has found a place in our community now. We learn so much from transitions, even though they can be tough. Children learn socialization skills, begin … [Read more...]
Simple things can help toddlers to be independent
By now, our toddlers are happily normalizing to the school routine. They can find their own hooks and cubbies, and they move confidently about the room choosing activities to practice. They use polite table manners at snack time, and they know where to find necessary equipment when it’s time to … [Read more...]
Lots of fall activities for Primary students
This month, we are studying Canada and learning about the weather, seasons, leaves and pumpkins through hands-on materials, puzzles and matching activities. Some of the activities include: Practical Life: Pouring corn Tweezing corn off the cob Pumpkin scrubbing For Art: Leaf … [Read more...]
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