Sew Good!
Sewing in the Montessori classroom fosters creativity, develops fine motor skills, and strengthens finger dexterity. Sewing is a work that students can continually improve and build on, learning many essential life skills. The children of Primary 1 have been enjoying many new sewing projects this fall! The children are dedicated to the projects they choose […]
Trinity to Successful Toilet Learning: Consistency, Accessibility, and Communication
We in the Toddler Community have been preparing your children to be successful toilet learners since their first day in the classroom. Stability with toilet learning begins with children learning about their own body’s stability, which is why many of our parents have observed that all children stand when having their diapers changed. Stand-up diapering […]
Why Montessori?
As we were brainstorming blog ideas recently, I was stumped for what to write about this week. In fundraising and marketing, it is often said that when you aren’t sure what to talk about, the best thing to do is reconnect with the mission and remember the “why”. Why our mission? Why this school? Why Montessori? […]
Fun for (F)all!
We had an absolute blast at our Fall Festival! Parents, children, alum, staff, and community members came together to get their fall fun on, playing games, blowing bubbles, and riding ponies. Parents helped create and staff our many activity booths, so there was lots to do! The pony rides and inflatable obstacle course were huge […]
Montessori at Home
We hope you all enjoyed our first Morning PEP! with Ms. Jennifer on how to incorporate Montessori into the home. Incorporating Montessori into the home is one theme many parents seek advice on, from what materials to make available to how to make “natural consequences” work for different ages and activities. Ms. Jennifer’s full presentation […]
Modeling in the Montessori Classroom and at Home
Today’s blog comes to us from Ms. Alissa, for whom modeling is a core component of the guide’s work within the Montessori classroom. In the Montessori classroom, we model what we want the children to do. This sounds simple and obvious, we show the children through lessons how to use the materials and how to […]
Peace Day Celebrations (& Slideshow)
Our International Day of Peace celebration this year was a beautiful and heartfelt collaboration with songs and readings, culminating in the creation of a beautiful Tree of Peace, built from recycled and donated materials in the style of the Mexican Olive Tree. The Upper Elementary class was inspired by the component parts of the tree […]
Grace & Courtesy
It is such a sweet sound to hear “Thank you, Gwandma” from my two year old granddaughter, especially when it is without any prompting. We have gently reminded her to add a ‘thank you’ and modeled this act of gratitude so many times that now it is almost a reflex reaction. I am pleased when […]
What Makes a Grandparent So Special?
There’s something magical about the relationship between a grandparent and grandchild that makes it such a unique blessing. “Grandchildren are the crowning glory and ultimate delight of old age, and parents are the pride of their children.” Proverbs 17:6 This magic was officially recognized in the United States in 1979, when then-President Jimmy Carter named the first […]
Getting to Know You
We have been having a wonderful time at our Potluck Picnics, visiting with returning families and getting to know new families. The potlucks are the first of many opportunities for parents and students to build class bonds and start creating friendships that can last a lifetime. Parents have been bringing delicious dishes to share, including salads, […]