Delight young children this holiday with real tools that let them handle real tasks "all by myself!" Small Hands child-size items allow purposeful "work" that supports self-confidence and independence. "From a pitcher to fit small hands to open-ended games, toys, and crafts that call on spatial, … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Centerpiece
It’s the day before Thanksgiving, which means, perfect day for a child to make a thankful centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table tomorrow! Two students from Ms. Kathy's room made this beautiful centerpiece for the class Thanksgiving Feast yesterday and we just had to share it. A Thankful Tree is a … [Read more...]
2012 Annual USO Food Drive & Adopt a Family
USO Food Drive Every year around the holidays our school community collects Publix Gift Cards to donate to our local USO. This year we are collecting Gift Cards from November 27th – December 7th. On December 7th our Elementary students will go to Publix with the Gift Cards to purchase food for … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Decomposition Experiment
Now that Halloween is over lower elementary has begun a Pumpkin Decomposition Experiment, where students predict and observe what happens when they leave two pumpkins outside. At least twice a week the students will visit the pumpkins and record the appearance of the pumpkins and what changes … [Read more...]
Picture Day
Every year Montessori Tides School puts together a Bio-Book. As you know, time flies during the school year; these books allow us to look back and remember an incredible school year and see the “Happiness of the Child” shine through each candid photo. “One test of the correctness of educational … [Read more...]
Caring for the Outdoor Environment
“The adult must acquire the sensitivity to recognize all the child’s needs; only thus can he give the child all the help that is necessary. If we were to establish a principal, it would be that what is necessary is the child’s participation in our lives; for in that period in which he must learn to … [Read more...]
Space Guys
Every year MTS sends a handful of teachers to the American Montessori Society’s annual conference. Last year Ms. Nancy attended the conference in San Francisco. Over the course of five days, nearly 3,000 Montessori teachers and administrators gathered for workshops, keynotes, and … [Read more...]
Art In Outdoor Spaces
Montessori Tides School brings much needed inspiration to the subject Art. Like many of us have grown up believing art is not just found in the arts. We can no longer limit art to just dance or theater or music or writing or painting, though it is in all those things. Art is in business, medicine, … [Read more...]
Early Years: Working Together For a Great Start
Fundamental Goals of Montessori Tides
Toddler Level: When toddlers attend Montessori Tides School, our most important goal is to provide a secure and nurturing environment. The main focus for children at this age is language and motor development, assisting in developing self-help skills, encouraging and aiding their budding … [Read more...]
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