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Amy Parmelee, Author - Montessori Tides School

June 3, 2019

Summer (Educational) Fun

The Elementary teachers have put together a list of resources for parents to help prevent the “summer slide” and keep their children’s minds active and engaged all summer. It takes only a little time each week or reading a few books over the summer for children to retain their learning … [Read more...]

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September 21, 2018

New enrichment program is making waves

Just like a sound wave expanding outward from its source, Jeremy Nix hopes to expand the young minds at Montessori Tides School with his new Science & Sound program, which is part of his new business, The Celestial Kingdoms of Sound. To do this, he is asking for the school community’s help in … [Read more...]

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February 22, 2018

Driftwood is more than a field trip

Driftwood. It’s a word that’s packed with meaning for our older Montessori Tides School students, their teachers and chaperones. It’s a word that excites Lower Elementary students who hear about the amazing place called Driftwood, and it’s a word that brings memories to the Upper Elementary … [Read more...]

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December 12, 2017

Animals

Whether they are furry, scaled or feathered, animals claim a soft spot in the hearts of many Montessori Tides School families. This love crosses over into the classrooms, too. All of our classrooms have animals, and the children take part in their care. Ms. Johanna’s Toddler classroom has a … [Read more...]

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October 2, 2017

Big Ideas for Young Minds

On the first full day of school, the Elementary students watch as the first of five Great Lessons in Montessori education is presented. The lesson is on the creation of the universe, and this one impressionistic lesson is the catalyst for many other lessons in the following weeks. One of those … [Read more...]

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May 25, 2017

Toddler Community News

Snakes, turtles and insects abound in Toddler classrooms this month Already the middle of May, you're certainly curious of the themes of this last month of the school year. May began with snakes and turtles, and some lingering frogs and lizards to match and sort, from the end of April. We … [Read more...]

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May 2, 2017

Transitions

The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and some students at Montessori Tides School already are preparing for next year. Those students who are moving into a new classroom in the fall are starting their transitions now by spending part of their school days in their future classrooms. … [Read more...]

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January 23, 2017

Toddler Community News

January features children of the world, weather, snow and things that go with snow, such as mittens, polar animals, snowflakes, snowmen, and fake snow in the sensory bin. We have books about polar bears, and one that gives the Spanish verbs for what polar bears like to do, such as sleeping, sliding, … [Read more...]

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January 20, 2017

Pin Punch

Pin punch activities are more than art Much of the work in the Toddler and Primary classrooms is designed to help children to develop their fine motor skills, which involves the coordination of the body’s small muscles and refinement of their hand control. The development of fine motor skills … [Read more...]

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December 16, 2016

Toddler Community News

December in the Toddler classrooms began full of new seasonal activities. Following the seasons of our general cultures, Ms. Johanna’s class has “Christmas” objects to name, sort, match and explore. Hanukkah is represented by a menorah, a dreidel and the cookie cutters to match and name. If you … [Read more...]

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