And just like that, we are in the last month of 2021! During the next month, the children will research the winter holiday traditions of various cultures in small groups. Research, writing, and project completion will take place during school. The children will present their projects to the class. … [Read more...]
Last Great Lesson Closes Out Year
It’s hard to believe we are in the last few weeks of school. We are grateful to spend it in the classroom with the children this year! Lots of exciting things will happen this month. The children have had the lesson about the history of writing, and they are exploring the fundamental needs of people … [Read more...]
The Value of Montessori
For most parents, the obvious benefit of a Montessori education is their child’s academic achievement. However, there is much more your child gains from attending a Montessori setting. The following elements are considered the most valuable aspects of the Montessori approach, since these are the … [Read more...]
Students learn about early humans
The children have learned about the Timeline of People and how humans’ needs have changed over the last 2.5 million years. These studies have led to the introduction of the fundamental needs of people. This work addresses both material and spiritual needs, and it provides an opportunity to take a … [Read more...]
Toddlers & the present moment
Time with toddlers always seems to fly. They make such leaps and bounds in all areas of their development all the time, and they even seem to grow taller before your eyes. I love all of the conversations we're having every day and the emerging speech of the youngest ones. Toddlers require us … [Read more...]
Building a Better World for Our Children
Dr. Benjamin Spock published a book that reflects the wisdom of his accumulated experience. It is titled “A Better World for Our Children: Rebuilding American Values.” In an interview given as the book was first released, he addressed how to build a better world, revealing the relevance of applying … [Read more...]
Lower Elementary studying birds
We have done many projects focusing on birds and their nests over the past several weeks. Recently, we put nest-building materials into a beak-friendly bag in hopes that a bird or birds would “shop” from it and build a nest nearby for observation. We will see what happens! This month, the class … [Read more...]
The Child & Nature
The young child has a great need to connect with nature. This is especially apparent by the obvious joy he expresses and the calm demeanor he displays whenever he is involved in outdoor activities that allow him to engage all his senses. A simple walk in the party, listening to birds sing, admiring … [Read more...]
Lower Elementary to get outside more
As the weather warms, we will spend more time outside. We will plant, observe and beautify our space in the coming months. We have a picnic table that we can use for lessons and paper-and-pencil work. Being outside is a great way to life the spirits and re-energize ourselves! The children soon … [Read more...]
Hearts, ladybugs fill toddler room
February is here, and hearts are everywhere. The toddlers have been loving the new activities, such as transfer and posting, gluing, painting, stickers and window clings. Mid-February, the theme is going to change to ladybugs, and we'll have live ladybugs to view in a jar. If your child wants … [Read more...]
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