As we settle into the routines and structure of our classroom, it is helpful to remember the importance of independence for toddlers. Independence is a natural desire and crucial for toddlers. During the toddler years, a child transitions from an infant to a young child with increasingly … [Read more...]
New faces in Upper Elementary
We had another successful Historical Halloween at Montessori Tides School! Upper Elementary saw the likes of Orville Wright, Marie Curie, Steve Jobs, Frank Gehry, George Washington, Bruce Lee, Clara Barton, Sofia Ionescu and Gaston Leroux in their classroom on Halloween. Nellie Bly and Isadora … [Read more...]
Lower Elementary rocking math, language
The children are hard at work practicing skills from weekly math and language lessons. The first-years have been practicing computation with the Montessori Golden Beads, a material designed to help children understand place value and the decimal system. They benefit from the concrete experience of … [Read more...]
Bracelets, handwashing are popular
November has arrived, and, finally, some cooler weather. Some Florida trees are finally shedding their leaves, creating a perfect fall theme of leaves, squirrels, and turkeys. With the national Thanksgiving holiday in mind, we will explore foods through cards and matching and stories. We also … [Read more...]
Toddlers are seeing orange
Our classroom is full of activity and increasing friendly connections. Students have transitioned from separation environment to secure exploration and engagement. Themes The classroom themes have been fall, pumpkins, bats, spiders and cats, with the addition of wild animals. We focus on … [Read more...]
Toddlers take a bite out of apple season
We are on our way with engaging experiences and gathering a newfound community of friendship! We have had so much fun this month getting to know one another. Our inner spirituality is emerging and fully present! Our rhythms are manifesting as the children gain more independence in the … [Read more...]
Upper Elementary meets the animals
We met Borja, the alligator, and Ruby, the corn snake, during our field trip to Tree Hill Nature Center. We met Georgia, the goat, and Oscar, the owl, too. Perhaps the most special critter we met that day was Jerry, the box turtle that students “found” during a hike on one of the trails. We miss … [Read more...]
Lower Elementary community growing
The school year started with an unexpected extra few days off due to Hurricane Dorian, so the children have spent the past couple of weeks becoming more familiar with the routines of the classroom. Mentors have made themselves available to help their younger protégés with everyday questions and with … [Read more...]
Fall sweeps into toddler classroom
October is here, and wild animals are about to be exchanged for pumpkins, bats, hats, cats, spiders, the color orange and the number 2. Every year when October comes around, and I see what's in the box, I get excited. The work is perfect for fall, and it sets a nice stage for things that are related … [Read more...]
Toddlers in the swing of school
Children are amazing. They have come leaps and bounds in the last few weeks! The hurricane pushed us back a bit, but now they are getting into the swing of school. We've been seeing lots of smiles now throughout the day. We're witnessing sweet interactions with peers, friendly eye contact, offers of … [Read more...]
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