Whether you are in a Toddler, Primary or Elementary classroom, one can see that nature plays a big role at Montessori Tides School. Natural elements decorate the rooms, and nature study is part of the Elementary curriculum. When the Elementary teachers learned about a program that allowed them to … [Read more...]
Nature in the Classroom and at Home
“The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth.” -- Maria Montessori More and more research is showing the importance of nature in our lives – for adults and children. At Montessori Tides School, nature is a large part of the curriculum, … [Read more...]
BLFN Children’s Garden: First Spring Planting in 2014
Montessori Tides School is a proud promoter of the Children’s Garden workshops at Jarboe Park in Neptune Beach. The events are free and open to all ages. Peggy Nolan and Kelly Johnson are stewards of the garden. They have a rich history in gardening and in Montessori education, including at … [Read more...]
Montessori Tides Overnight Field Trip
Our Upper elementary students rolled out of the school parking lot around 9:00 a.m. this morning with Ms. Nancy and a few parent chaperones for an overnight field trip to Driftwood Education Center! Some of our students have been looking forward to this trip since last year, so it was especially … [Read more...]
The Child and Nature
Inspired by 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 park, listening to … [Read more...]
Montessori Autumn Activity
It must be autumn. There’s a chill in the air, and the leaves are changing color. The wonder of nature calls to both adults and children, and children have an innate drive to learn from their natural world. To celebrate that wonder, we have fun and simple activities to make available to your … [Read more...]
Community Children’s Garden
Word about the Children’s Garden at Jarboe Park is spreading, much like the mint sprawling through the garden. Attendance has approached 30 participants at some of the free Saturday events geared toward helping children – and their caregivers – connect with nature and the foods we eat. Kelly … [Read more...]
The Importance of Nature and the Development of the Child
Dr. Montessori's understanding of the importance of the child's connection with nature, and its effect on healthy human development, has been validated through recent research. In his book, "The Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder," journalist Richard Louv notes … [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...]
